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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
$147
$127 nightly
$147 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

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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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

With a stay at Hotel 1868 in Cambridge (Agassiz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. .This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from TD Garden and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Fenway Park.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harvard Law School - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 1.1 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

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1868

Hotel with a coffee shop, near Harvard University
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at Caffe Nero or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
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 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

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

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

zoraida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Miami

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Xin

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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