Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel near Harvard University

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Hotel 1868

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Reception
Exterior detail
Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Business center
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Hotel 1868

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the neighborhood

1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Popular LocationHarvard University12 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarvard Square2 min drive
  • Popular LocationTufts University2 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)26 min drive

Room options

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Hotel 1868 is located in Porter Square, a neighborhood in Cambridge, and is near a train station. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 12 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive
  • Tufts University - 2 min drive
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 1 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cambridge Common - 8 min walk
  • Cafe Rustica - 6 min walk
  • Starbucks - 7 min walk
  • Anna's Taqueria - 2 min walk
  • Bagelsaurus - 3 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 express check-in
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
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. Guests reviews give good marks for 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • In-room 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

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
Express check-in available
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

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 Porter Square, 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.

Hotel 1868 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 673 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 673 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 673 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 673 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 673 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

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robinson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie, DARTMOUTH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. The room is quiet and functional. Easy to walk around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but cozy and well planned out with the space available. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aura M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Hakala and Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice but small room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time at this property and it's now our regular when we're in Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! It’s very nice, clean and a good area.