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Hotel 1868

Property class: 3.5

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A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are framed botanical illustrations on the wall and a large window with hanging glass terrariums. - Hotel 1868 (Cambridge)
A modern lounge area with wooden panel walls, two grey upholstered chairs, a round wooden table with decorative items, and a floor lamp. - Hotel 1868 (Cambridge)
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, wooden paneling, and a mix of seating options including a sofa, armchairs, and ottomans. - Hotel 1868 (Cambridge)
A modern gym with a curved brown leather bench, small round tables, and woven poufs. - Hotel 1868 (Cambridge)
A hotel with a large glass facade, a visible entrance, and a mailbox on the sidewalk. - Hotel 1868 (Cambridge)
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center at Hotel 1868. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a built-in sink, a television, and a bathroom mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Agassiz, a neighborhood in Cambridge, Hotel 1868 is near a train station. Tufts University and Fenway Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Harbor and Boston Common. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • A large red-brick building with a central tower and a clock, surrounded by green lawns and trees.
    Harvard University
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A city skyline at sunset with sailboats on the water.
    Tufts University
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A historic town square with brick buildings, a red bus, and a Harvard sign.
    Harvard Square
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Harvard Law School
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Somerville Theatre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station
    1 min walk
  • Union Square Station
    6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yume Ga Arukara
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Rustica
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Anna's Taqueria
    2 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    1 min walk

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1868 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Tufts University, 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel 1868 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 783 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel walking to tons of restaurants and metro
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, clean hotel. Great coffee shop right next door, the T-train is literally across the street from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, parking worked out brilliantly, staff very helpful, communication brilliant, overall really nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and quiet hotel. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

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It was nice. The staff were great. The location is optimal with the T Station right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nora

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Close to Lesley University. Nice, clean hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really easy to get where we wanted because of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shani

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Excellent service and super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Housekeeping staff was so kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place. An awesome little retreat. We had bad travel coming in and the host was super friendly and accommodating. He made our night so much better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, charming, and well located … very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and easy to deal with. Always a staff member at the desk to answer questions and they were great to work with over the phone when we had a question about our check in. Comfy beds, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

eugenia

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This was the second time we have stayed here. It's clean and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice if in the area. T station right across the street. Lots of restaurants in the area. Valet parking for the, like me, who prefer T or Uber/Lyft to travel within Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were excellent, and very accommodating; room was clean and pleasant, well-appointed. Parking was conveniently valet; would have loved to have easier access to my car, but the staff certainly did their best to make this seamless and professional. Would have also loved to have a microwave in the room, as well as internet connectivity to the TV for Netflix, but all in all it was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are well kept and clean. Valet parking is only $25 (very inexpensive for parking in a major city). Staff is helpful with directions and bottled water. Hotel is centrally located in Somerville and in a safe neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I enjoyed a great 4 night stay. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly, responsive and accommodating. The subway station was directly across the street and was a quick ride into Boston.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An attractive, clean and well-maintained hotel with friendly and helpful staff, well-situated nearby Harvard Squate and very close to a subway line. Our only cavils were smallish room, the air-conditioning was somewhat too cold (and had Toto be regulated by the reception counter) and the lack of any food service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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Stayed in a mini room so no mini fridge, something to consider if you’re used to having one. Other than that the mini wasn’t too small, still room to walk around the bed and have your luggage. Bathroom was nice and clean. AC worked well. It’s in a good area and super close to public transport. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We return to this hotel for its location and great staff. The adjacent coffee cafe Nero is the perfect compliment to a visit at this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Matluba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to use the gym showers before we took a night time flight home. The room was fantastic clean and we loved the cafe in the library opposite for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at this hotel and both visits have been exceptional. The hotel is clean, the staff is nice and it is within walking distance of many local shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026