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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
Travelers stay energized at this convenient hotel with an on-site café for fueling up and a business center for tackling the day's to-do list

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Located near Harvard University, Hotel 1868 offers a modern retreat with practical amenities. Guests can enjoy coffee at the on-site shop, maintain their workout in the 24-hour gym, or stay productive at the business center while enjoying complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 391
AED 453 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

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
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1868

Hotel near Harvard University
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center at Hotel 1868. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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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)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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

Hotel 1868 Cambridge
1868 Cambridge
Hotel 1868 Hotel
Hotel 1868 Cambridge
Hotel 1868 Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1868 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 28 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel 1868?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel 1868?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel 1868 located?

Located in Agassiz, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel 1868 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Reasonably priced for Boston
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this property multiple times over the past five years. Always very happy with the rooms, location, and customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabet

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

8/10 Good

Carl

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

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoughtfully designed modern rooms, good location, very quiet despite being on a main avenue. Excellent fitness room, good housekeeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Murphy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean room, very helpful staff at front desk and super thoughtful Valet parker who found my husband’s phone in the car. I would recommend and will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night 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

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, well maintained & modern! Our room was clean, modern and very spacious. I love the bathroom! The big shower is always a plus. The bed was very comfortable. We will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night 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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, clean
Stayed 4 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

Essie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Very clean and comfortable. Would like to see more reasonable parking fee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was kind and professional. However I wouldn’t stay here again. The hotel has exceptionally thin walls and it sounded like the person above me was doing jumping jacks all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable overall. Good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Blakely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, super convenient location, nice updated design
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room clean & nice layout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Very friendly staff. Well designed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keana Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gym and conference area were a lovely touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025