Hotel 1868

3.5 star property

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Reception
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
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Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Harvard University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Tufts University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel 1868

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Harvard University
Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel 1868 offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel 1868. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Harvard University. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 12 minutes by foot from Harvard University and a 2-minute drive from Harvard Square
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Hotel 1868 also features a 24-hour fitness centre, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

Caffe Nero – On-site coffee shop.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Caffe Nero

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0016100491
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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Hotel 1868 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceretha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Attentive Staff

Very attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zequn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here twice, and enjoyed the hotel and surrounding areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little gem.

Everything is brand new and shining. The room is small but functional. The bathroom is sizable. Very comfy queen bed. Big tv. Very quiet (I asked for a room on the back side). The lobby decor is kind of cool. The location is excellent, across the street from the T stop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience; well located; fully recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAINA, BOSTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Right by the T (subway), great area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mini rooms are small but adequate for your needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the convenience to Harvard and MIT
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daresha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Knight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property, it’s location, as well as the friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akilah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, well decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025