Hotel 1868

3.5 star property

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Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • 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.)
    ‪13 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
(122 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

With a stay at Hotel 1868 in Cambridge (Agassiz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Boston University.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 8 min drive - 4.6 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

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Spice Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1868

Hotel with a coffee shop, near Harvard University
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at Caffe Nero or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Caffe Nero - Onsite coffee shop.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Caffe Nero

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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Hotel 1868 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 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

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

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

10/10 Excellent

Traci R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, beds were perfect and took a clean. Was close to restaurants and the subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Eagle Mountain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and the pillows were so soft. It was right across from the subway station with several food options like Panera Bread and a coffee shop next door. Target was across the street as well. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were clean and well stocked but very small. Location is across the street from the metro so that makes it easy to get a round. Valet parking was perfect. I thought location was a bit off the beaten path but I am new to Boston so wasnt sure where to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel 1868. We loved it was near the train and dining options. The rooms were clean, comfortable and although not spacious exactly perfect for two people. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice, Cambridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, friendly staff, great location. Awesome gym!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pejman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay there. Everything was to our satisfaction. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little boutique hotel. Rooms are small but has everything you need. Beds are comfy! Walkable and right across the subway station. Very convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaim N

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here several times. In fact, because of its convenience and value, it’s my go-to hotel in Cambridge. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very loud air conditioner that made excessive noise whenever it kicked on. No frig in the room. Scalding hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely! The mini room was just the right size, and it looks like everything's been renovated somewhat recently. Very comfy overall, and pleasant staff for a quick check in/out experience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to redline and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aminata

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very clean & friendly staff! Made our stay effortless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L

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

Nice place

Great location close to the Red Line. Easy to get around. Very clean and comfortable stay. $28 to park but that’s typical. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
the reception staff were rude! We had to change rooms becuase the room was dirty. they made everything really hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yohn

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darshin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Loved it

Clean, beautifully styled, helpful and responsive staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff was very friendly. It was in a safe area but we found mold in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025