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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Harvard University

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Reception
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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
  • 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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • 14 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 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
  • Ball Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬2 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.

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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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 781 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1015 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

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return again and again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SASHA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really great property, especially if you’re traveling as a couple! The room is small but very thoughtfully laid out, The bed is very comfortable, and the shower is heavenly! Also, there is a good work area in the basement with strong WiFi - great if you are on a work trip! And the T (Metro) is right next door, so Boston is just a short train ride away! I strongly recommend Hotel 1868, and intend to stay there again next time I’m in Boston!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ulises, Henrico

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Xin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spot dirt and hair on the sheet. Debris on the floor. This is nasty. Nice supplies including cups, towel of all sizes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hwa Sung

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

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel. My room overlooked an AC unit and a small roof. The soundproofing wasn’t great. I could hear steps above my room when I was trying to go to sleep and when I woke up. Several doors slamming in the hallway in the morning wasn’t so peaceful. Room was fine, if small. A lamp didn’t work. Shower was small. Mattress was puffy but a trifle uncomfortable. Safe was on the floor and a bit hard to access. AC worked well. Front desk staff were fine, but typical aloof Gen Z attitude. Perfunctory and not friendly. Felt transactional. I felt a bit like a gnat. I did appreciate the microwave in the basement as I had to use it for medical purposes. I valeted my car, there’s a charge, but all fine. Very well-located in the Porter Square area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, room a bit small. Great gym and work space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Areen

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudhakara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location right next to the porter station. Convenient. One stop from Harvard and three from MIT.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

John, New Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great 5 day stay. Convenient. Great responsive staff. Valet parking is affordable. Walkable to Harvard sites and easy across the street access to red line subway which can take you anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Keene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great find for the price in Boston. Staff was incredible - above and beyond in many ways! Really enjoyed my time here, and would highly recommend if you’re looking for a reasonable Boston option!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and accessible place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean close to everything. The T is directly across the street. There is a target, cvs and grocery store. So many restaurants and shops in walking distance. Love this location will be back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Nice Stay

Excellent location, friendly staff, clean public areas and room (but small which can be expected in an urban setting), very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

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

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Lovely, spotless hotel in a very convenient location; friendly and helpful staff. The room was small, but fine for my needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

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

Pleasant stay

Perfect place to stay when visiting Lesley or Cambridge. Easy access to the T and walkable to restaurants. Quiet place with comfortable beds and pillows. Nice alcove window facing the street. Room is very small but didnt spend much time in it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025