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5.0 of 5 guest rating
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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
160 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
200 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel near Harvard University

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

With a stay at Hotel 1868 in Cambridge (Porter Square), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Boston University.

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-in, and express check-out.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This Cambridge hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Hotel 1868 is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Express check-in
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Total number of rooms - 50
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Designer toiletries
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower only
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 50
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Smart TV
  • Housekeeping on request

Where to Eat

Caffe Nero - Onsite coffee shop.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 3:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is C0016100491. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

State tax ID - C0016100491

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel 1868 Cambridge
  • 1868 Cambridge
  • Hotel 1868 Hotel
  • Hotel 1868 Cambridge
  • Hotel 1868 Hotel Cambridge

We should mention

Contactless check-out is available.

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