Exhibit 15 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 We are aware that our reports dated November 1, 2001, on our reviews of interim financial information of Hersha Hospitality Trust and Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P., respectively, as of September 30, 2001, and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 are included in this registration statement. Pursuant to Rule 436c under the Securities Act of 1933, these reports should not be considered a part of the registration statement within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of that Act. Moore Stephens, P.C. Certified Public Accountants New York, New York December 28, 2001