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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Harvard University

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Restaurant
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • 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

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 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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  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
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CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
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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. 755 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean, and well updated! Only downfalls were no in room mini fridge, and the bed wasn’t super comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location beside T. Very comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient Porter Sq Location

Great deal and a very nice place. I’ve stayed here twice now and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Nice, Not-so Hidden Gem!

Compact and squeaky clean. Helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located (across metro st), great for business/university tour trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very practical and way more value than a lot of higher end hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel room! Loved the room and the staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Ceretha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Attentive Staff

Very attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zequn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here twice, and enjoyed the hotel and surrounding areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

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

A little gem.

Everything is brand new and shining. The room is small but functional. The bathroom is sizable. Very comfy queen bed. Big tv. Very quiet (I asked for a room on the back side). The lobby decor is kind of cool. The location is excellent, across the street from the T stop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience; well located; fully recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAINA, BOSTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Right by the T (subway), great area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mini rooms are small but adequate for your needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025