Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Harvard University

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Relax in this stylish living room with a leather sofa, armchair, and brick fireplace.
Conference room with a long table and four chairs, surrounded by shelving units and patterned carpet.
Guests can relax in a cozy seating area with plush armchairs and a decorative table.
Hotel 1868 features a modern facade with large windows and a brick exterior, complete with a welcoming entrance.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with a brick wall, abstract artwork, and comfortable seating options.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

Agassiz stay.Your stay at this Agassiz hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 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

  • ‪Cambridge Common - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Rustica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bagelsaurus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honeycomb Creamery - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1868

3.5-star hotel near Harvard University
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.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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

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.

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Hotel 1868 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 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

DAINA, BOSTON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN, WASHINGTON

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE, DULUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, we will definitely stay again if we are in the area! Thank you for making our anniversary extra special :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a great stay at this hotel. Very up to date and in a great location. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
It was OK for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service. Room was nice with inner balcony.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel 1868 is the perfect place to stay when visiting the Boston area. The staff is wonderful, facilities are clean and updated and it is generally very affordable. I’ve stayed at other properties in the area but return happily to Hotel 1868 as they are just a cut above.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy room, friendly staff, free parking. Directly across the street from Porter Sq T station. Great for a trip to Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to Michelle and the rest of the accommodating beautiful staff. This was our second time staying. We usually do 4-5 nights when we visit and look forward to another trip out.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dede

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Lancaster

It was near Harvard and I could walk to my nephew's apartment and his performances on campus. There was a good coffee shop next door and the T station was across the street with a super nice agent in the Porter station. I got some kind of food poisoning so was pretty ill on my last day. They arranged for late check-out for a nominal fee, which I desperately needed and for which I was very grateful. My daughter got to spend time with her cousin and I was able to rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Deni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

matan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

great stay

Very courteous staff and wonderful room. good value. maybe a continental breakfast would be nice. But plenty of offerings nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donny E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and warm boutique hotel. Perfect for walking into Cambridge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Felippe

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel one stop away from harvard square
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025