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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
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

Hotel 1868

Hotel with a coffee shop, 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.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 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 (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 center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location 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 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.

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 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

  • 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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Hotel 1868 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 771 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Miami

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible. Room wasn’t large but I was just there to sleep and shower. Bathroom was large and room was comfortable. Area around the hotel is safe with lots of places to eat. I was there for a reunion at Harvard Law School and it was an easy 15 minute walk. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina J

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wife loved the shower window
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it was in Cambridge, getting downtown to Boston was easy because the train station was right across the street. Good restaurants and shopping in the area. Hotel was clean and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lita

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Nicest boutique hotel I’ve been to

The hotel was unexpectedly esthetically pleasant. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our recent stay - very clean, comfortable room. Right across from the Porter St T Station. Lots of shops/restaurants within walking distance. Easy check in/check out - friendly staff. Would have loved a mini-fridge in the room - all else 5 Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return again and again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SASHA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really great property, especially if you’re traveling as a couple! The room is small but very thoughtfully laid out, The bed is very comfortable, and the shower is heavenly! Also, there is a good work area in the basement with strong WiFi - great if you are on a work trip! And the T (Metro) is right next door, so Boston is just a short train ride away! I strongly recommend Hotel 1868, and intend to stay there again next time I’m in Boston!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ulises, Henrico

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Xin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spot dirt and hair on the sheet. Debris on the floor. This is nasty. Nice supplies including cups, towel of all sizes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hwa Sung

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

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel. My room overlooked an AC unit and a small roof. The soundproofing wasn’t great. I could hear steps above my room when I was trying to go to sleep and when I woke up. Several doors slamming in the hallway in the morning wasn’t so peaceful. Room was fine, if small. A lamp didn’t work. Shower was small. Mattress was puffy but a trifle uncomfortable. Safe was on the floor and a bit hard to access. AC worked well. Front desk staff were fine, but typical aloof Gen Z attitude. Perfunctory and not friendly. Felt transactional. I felt a bit like a gnat. I did appreciate the microwave in the basement as I had to use it for medical purposes. I valeted my car, there’s a charge, but all fine. Very well-located in the Porter Square area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, room a bit small. Great gym and work space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Areen

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudhakara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location right next to the porter station. Convenient. One stop from Harvard and three from MIT.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

John, New Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great 5 day stay. Convenient. Great responsive staff. Valet parking is affordable. Walkable to Harvard sites and easy across the street access to red line subway which can take you anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025