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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Harvard University

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Harvard University
    12 min walk
  • Harvard Square
    2 min drive
  • Tufts University
    2 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    32 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
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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1 Dec - 2 Dec
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About the area

Cambridge

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

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 12 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive
  • Tufts University - 2 min drive
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive

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

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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Free local calls
  • 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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. 626 out of 852 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 852 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 852 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 852 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 852 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

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Methuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were there for one night to attend a wedding in the area -- friendly, clean and valet parking was available. Reasonable pricing for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel and a great location, close to Harvard and train to downtown. We took the mini room and as expected it’s very small but has everything we needed, it was very clean and very comfortable. The staff were polite, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this hotel and we’ll be staying again if we go back to Boston.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Boutique Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved a mini room and it lived up to its name! It was quite small but just fine for an overnight stay. It was very clean and a nice building. The bathroom was very small with little space to place toiletries, that was the main challenge but we made it work.The lobby was decorated nicely. There are many shops and restaurants in easy walking distance. The parking is challenging in the area and it is valet parking only for the hotel itself. The parking price was reasonable for one night and we got our car quickly when requested. Overall I would recommend this hotel, just be aware that the mini room is tight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here to visit Harvard. Easy walk. Hotel was beautiful. Lots of dining close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location right by the T and easy to walk to dining and shopping options. Interior design was nice, bed was comfortable, bathroom and shower worked well. The only downside was that the room was very small with minimal storage space (no closet in the bedroom, no cabinet in the bathroom, skinny desk with 1 small chair), so it was really cramped to have 2 people. This would be perfect for a short solo visit, but not ideal for longer stays with 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was clean but provided the bare minimum in supplies and services
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Possibly the best hotel I've ever stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cambridge treasure
Great modern hotel in Cambridge - loved it! Directly across from Porter Station T station. Wonderful coffee shop right next door - highly recommend the almond croissant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce, Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Average Accommodations
Aesthetically pleasing room. Very little parking. Valet was not available when I arrived. Room is tight. Water was slimy during showering. Thin walls. Very few television options. No refrigerator. Average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Evenson

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo, San Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. Staff was lovely!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Staff are nice and friendly. Very convenient to shop and restaurants. I would come back again next time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small but the proximity to Harvard’s campus, a mile away but closer to Harvard Law is great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

YESNEIDY, Fort Lauderdale

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Really comfy beds. Completely renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vilius

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nongnuj

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What we did not like is the height of the bed -too high. We are small people and it was dangerous to climb onto the bed. This has to be modfied
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024