Document And Entity Information (USD $) In Millions, except Share data	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Aug. 04, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Entity Registrant Name	HERSHA HOSPITALITY TRUST
Entity Central Index Key	0001063344
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 629.3
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		169,884,428
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2011