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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(121 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 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 clean guestrooms 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.

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Hotel 1868 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 764 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILFREDO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location and clean, quiet. But the elevator was out for some of my 5 day stay. And I am 73 and on the 3rd floor. Also, you had to ASK for your room to be cleaned daily. Otherwise it was not. Even clean towels would have been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great service and unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
I liked the cleanliness of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Porter subway station is close to the hotel. The hotel is clean and the staff is friendly. The bed is comfortable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

SIOW HWEE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new property, the room is big, bed is comfortable, gym is good. Literally cross the street and you will reach Porter Square subway. Pretty accessible. Walking to Harvard Square is a leisure and enjoyable walk too. If I come back to Boston, will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location close to lots of things. Nicely decorated cozy room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN, WASHINGTON

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Loved the easy check in, valet service for parking, quiet clean room, excellent shower and HOT water, and ease of getting to Boston Calling concert on the Redline across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to transit and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE, DULUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Definitely worth it!!

What an incredible hotel in Cambridge!! Great decor, modern, and clean!! We will definitely stay here again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

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

Cozy hotel in the middle of town

I stay at the 1868 Hotel regularly for work. The staff are always friendly, caring, and supportive. Very convenient to stores, restaurants, and the T. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeung Bik Kwoon

Liked: Amenities
Great location: across the road to the T; lots of good restaurants nearby; safe neighbourhood; easy access to MIT and Harvard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Ting

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is super nice and clean . The staff is also very kind and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely helpful front desk. Luggage storage available for large bags and was offered early check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025