Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Harvard University

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

Cambridge

Agassiz stay.A stay at this Agassiz hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Harvard University and 2 miles (3 km) of 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 Law School - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 1 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Little Crepe Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min drive

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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 781 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was young and awesome and the valet service was quick and seamless. You pull right out front and your car stays in the gated lot right behind the hotel which I liked in case we needed to get something or wanted it out fast. The hotel was quiet as a peep and spotless. It is close to the "T" which is super nice and very walkable eateries and stores. We loved our stay and I will for sure come back and see them again. Bed was comfy, shower was nice and they also offer nice coffee and water which is so nice to have. The gym was super cool too! Nice job to the young and sweet staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was pleasant and very helpful. My room was very quiet, with excellent view of Porter Square. The proximity of the hotel to the Porter Square Red Line Station was a huge plus since I decided to go car-less in this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy historic hotel. Nice professional staff. Valet parking quick and helpful. Lots of nice cafes and coffee shops within walkable distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here because it was within a walking distance to Harvard law school. The room (quite small) was very clean, the neighborhood was quiet ( One of the previous reviews mentioned not having anywhere to hang the clothes, but there were hangers and iron in the room) The only problems I had were: (1) thin walls. I couldn’t sleep well because of the continuous thumping sounds from upstairs 2am-4am. (2) the room was not cleaned on the 2nd day but they did not mention it to me. I was running out of coffee / tea. If I had knownI would have brought back something when I returned to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Cozy, clean room. Quiet, i a agreat neighborhood. Right near the T. Highly recommend, and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super kind, easy, great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was great location very good room was clean and comfortable. would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally the nicest place if stayed in/close to Boston. Only 15 min uber to TD Bank.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room easy to valet car
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Lovation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great location, small but comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Once again, another great stay at 1868.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Good location near the T and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yayuan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh and modern hotel in close proximity to the Quad. Easy access to Harvard, with many restaurants and local shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025