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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, near Harvard University

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 1 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambridge Common - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Rustica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bagelsaurus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honeycomb Creamery - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1868

Hotel near Harvard University
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center at Hotel 1868. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Hotel 1868 Cambridge
1868 Cambridge
Hotel 1868 Hotel
Hotel 1868 Cambridge
Hotel 1868 Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1868 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel 1868?

Valet parking is available for USD 28 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel 1868?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel 1868?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel 1868 located?

Located in Agassiz, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 14 minutes.

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Hotel 1868 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 754 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 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

Very well located and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We had such a great stay at this hotel. Very up to date and in a great location. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Hotel 1868 was a perfect location for our needs and the staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This property is super nice and clean . The staff is also very kind and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Amazing property, we will definitely stay again if we are in the area! Thank you for making our anniversary extra special :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Conveniently located to transit and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice. Clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice hotel one stop away from harvard square
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I stayed here twice, and enjoyed the hotel and surrounding areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location and warm boutique hotel. Perfect for walking into Cambridge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean, comfy room, friendly staff, free parking. Directly across the street from Porter Sq T station. Great for a trip to Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff, incredibly generous and flexible with special demands. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great friendly service. Room was nice with inner balcony.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely little boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Well located (across metro st), great for business/university tour trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

A great hotel room! Loved the room and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great hotel and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

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

Great place. Right by the T (subway), great area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

I love this property, it’s location, as well as the friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Excellent experience; well located; fully recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025