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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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)
    26 min drive

Room options

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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

  • 160 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

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 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Boston University and 3.7 mi (6 km) from TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Tufts University - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 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

  • ‪Cafe Rustica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bagelsaurus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honeycomb Creamery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1868

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, 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.

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.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

  • 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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. 628 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 855 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

A M

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean-nicolas, Vero Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only issue was A/C blew right onto bed. Turning vents away would probably solve issue
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Methuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were there for one night to attend a wedding in the area -- friendly, clean and valet parking was available. Reasonable pricing for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel and a great location, close to Harvard and train to downtown. We took the mini room and as expected it’s very small but has everything we needed, it was very clean and very comfortable. The staff were polite, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this hotel and we’ll be staying again if we go back to Boston.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Boutique Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved a mini room and it lived up to its name! It was quite small but just fine for an overnight stay. It was very clean and a nice building. The bathroom was very small with little space to place toiletries, that was the main challenge but we made it work.The lobby was decorated nicely. There are many shops and restaurants in easy walking distance. The parking is challenging in the area and it is valet parking only for the hotel itself. The parking price was reasonable for one night and we got our car quickly when requested. Overall I would recommend this hotel, just be aware that the mini room is tight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here to visit Harvard. Easy walk. Hotel was beautiful. Lots of dining close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location right by the T and easy to walk to dining and shopping options. Interior design was nice, bed was comfortable, bathroom and shower worked well. The only downside was that the room was very small with minimal storage space (no closet in the bedroom, no cabinet in the bathroom, skinny desk with 1 small chair), so it was really cramped to have 2 people. This would be perfect for a short solo visit, but not ideal for longer stays with 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was clean but provided the bare minimum in supplies and services
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Possibly the best hotel I've ever stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cambridge treasure
Great modern hotel in Cambridge - loved it! Directly across from Porter Station T station. Wonderful coffee shop right next door - highly recommend the almond croissant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was built only a few years ago and you can tell! It was incredibly quiet! The ceilings are high and the shower was so good. Also very convenient for walking to Harvard or taking the T in. There are cvs and Safeway across the street if you need anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce, Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Average Accommodations
Aesthetically pleasing room. Very little parking. Valet was not available when I arrived. Room is tight. Water was slimy during showering. Thin walls. Very few television options. No refrigerator. Average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Evenson

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo, San Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. Staff was lovely!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Staff are nice and friendly. Very convenient to shop and restaurants. I would come back again next time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small but the proximity to Harvard’s campus, a mile away but closer to Harvard Law is great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024