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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Harvard University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Harvard Law School
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us 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 WiFi
  • 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 center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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 center and meeting rooms. Hotel 1868 also features a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

Caffe Nero - Onsite coffee shop.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Caffe Nero

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Free local calls
  • 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

  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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. 684 out of 920 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 920 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 920 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 920 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 920 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

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
Room was clean. Spacious for all my things. Bathroom was a good size. Windows open so I got fresh air. Bed was comfortable. No complaints. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very helpful to find a good place for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea, Brentwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful boutique hotel. The rooms are small, but super smart with storage. We had two rooms reserved. My husband and I were at the end of the hall, which was a room on the side of the hotel facing a side street and the main street. My sister had a room that was on the backside of the hotel facing parking. We had a lot of street noise from our room. We could hear cars and the crosswalk alert. With that said, there wasn’t a lot of movement late at night, so the noise was minimal, but expect to hear a lot in the morning. My sister didn’t hear any major noises from her room during any part of the day. The beds were comfy. I loved the location. You could walk to Harvard or hop on the Redline subway, which was across the street, to take you inside downtown Boston. It’s about a twenty minute drive from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

yan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen, Ballston Spa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Hotel 1868 and had a mixed experience. The hotel itself was nice and clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, which made a positive impression from the start. However, the room I stayed in left much to be desired. While the common areas of the hotel were well-maintained, my room area rug felt outdated and didn’t quite match the cleanliness of the room. It seemed like it could benefit from some deep cleaning or be replaced. One of the most frustrating aspects was the noise. The room was located right in front of the elevator, and unfortunately, the noise from the elevator was constant. On top of that, I could hear every step from the floor above and the sounds from the neighboring room, making it difficult to relax or sleep soundly. The lack of soundproofing was a real downside. Overall, while the staff and the cleanliness of the hotel were great, the room I stayed in wasn’t up to par. I would suggest requesting a room away from the elevator and possibly on a higher floor to minimize noise issues. Hopefully, the hotel will consider cleaning or replacing the area rug of the rooms to match the level of service they offer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic bed! I only stayed one night, but still I miss this bed. :) Very tiny space, but that was fine for our quick stay before catching an early flight. Lots of great restaurants in walking distance — we landed at Barcelona for tapas and LOVED IT.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's not a fancy hotel, but the price is moderate, and the room has all I need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent, parking was a little inconvenient if I was traveling with others but for one person not a huge deal. Front desk was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Scituate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Hotel is very nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all, I had a very pleasant experience here. My only complaint would be that it was nearly impossible to sleep in due to how very apparent the people walking around in the room above me was in the morning. Other than that, the property was in excellent condition, and its proximity directly across the street from the Porter stop on the T made for easy transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very small - minimal sort-off desk - tv was fine - subway is across the street (red line)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oswald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small but clean. Very easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee

Travelled with family
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is veryhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you! I like the shower :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is 30 min from downtown if you want to be closer to touristy activities I suggest a closer hotel. The hotel is very nice. The only thing was the parking was confusing they only have valet and it is right next to a bike lane. I got charged for parking my car but wasn’t told the cost until the end of my stay which was annoying.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024