Exhibit 23.2
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                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

We  consent to the incorporation by referenced in (a) the Registration Statement
on  Form  S-3  (No. 333-82666) and related prospectus pertaining to the Dividend
Reinvestment  Plan of Hersha Hospitality Trust and Subsidiaries ("HHT"), (b) the
Registration  Statement  on  Form  S-3  (No.  333-113058) and related prospectus
pertaining  to  the  resale  of  common  shares by various shareholders, (c) the
Registration  Statement  on  Form  S-3  (No.  333-113227) and related prospectus
pertaining  to  the  resale of common shares by CNL Hospitality Properties, L.P.
and  its  transferees,  and  (d)  the  Registration  Statement  on Form S-3 (No.
333-113061)  registering  for  offer  and  sale  $200  million of common shares,
preferred  shares and debt securities of HHT, of our report dated March 5, 2004,
with  respect  to  the financial statements and financial statement schedules of
HHT  and Hersha Hospitality Management LP included in this Annual Report on Form
10-K/A  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2003.

/s/  Reznick, Fedder & Silverman, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants

Baltimore, Maryland

June 30, 2004