Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, near Harvard University

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Front of property
Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tufts University - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

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 near Harvard University
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre at Hotel 1868. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

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
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

Payment types at the property

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

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

Property is also known as

Hotel 1868 Cambridge
1868 Cambridge
Hotel 1868 Hotel
Hotel 1868 Cambridge
Hotel 1868 Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1868 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1868?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1868 on 22 Dec 2024 start from €133.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel 1868?

Valet parking is available for USD 28 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel 1868?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel 1868?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel 1868 located?

Located in Porter Square, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 3 miles (5 km). Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 14 minutes.

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

8/10 Good

Lorne

Business traveller
No resturants of note close by . Evening staff not informed regarding places to go close by . Nice clean functional boutique hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at 1868 a year ago and it was great. I returned and it was still a great hotel
Stayed 2 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean and safe, but the room was comically small. You wouldn't be able to stay more than one night here. We could barely fit our luggage in the room with us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tastefully decorated & great use of space. The room itself is very tight but that didn’t bother us. It had everything you would get in a regular chain hotel room including a sitting chair at the large picture window. I appreciated the smart ways they used the space. Staff was friendly & helpful. Really liked the valet parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, modern, super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to use as a base for exploring Boston on public transport. T station right opposite, buy a day (or longer) Charlie card and travel all over on the public transport system. Easy links to airport and cruise port. No food at hotel but number of eateries within walking distance plus Neros coffee shop under he same roof.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024