Hotel 1868

Property class: 3.5
Hotel with 24-hour fitness, near Harvard University

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At Hotel 1868, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Harvard University and Harvard Square. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Also, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Fenway Park are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Porter Square Station is steps away and Davis Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $135
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a built-in sink, a television, and a bathroom mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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$157 total
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Nov 22 - Nov 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harvard Law School - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Somerville Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tufts University - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 26 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 28 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 47 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 83 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 6 min drive
  • West Medford Station - 6 min drive
  • Ball Square Station - 24 min walk
  • Porter Square Station - 1 min walk
  • Davis Station - 14 min walk
  • Harvard Square Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Rustica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1868

  • At Hotel 1868, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Harvard University and Harvard Square. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Also, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Fenway Park are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Porter Square Station is steps away and Davis Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel 1868 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel is surrounded by numerous dining options, with many restaurants within walking distance. (41 reviews)
  • Valet parking was quick, efficient, and convenient for guests. (33 reviews)
  • The gym is exceptional with plenty of workout options and a great location. (15 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Efficient hotel, great location for the T. Nothing flashy but clean and easy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, safe, across the street from T. Staff is exceptional. I can’t wait to go back!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant location and so easy to get into central Boston, would recommend staying here for an overnight or weekend.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is great. Loved the location, room size was perfect, and very clean. The only downside is no mini fridge in the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideally situated and excellent value for money, this hotel served us perfectly for our visit. Although our visit focused on Harvard, the hotel’s proximity to the T line meant that we could access central Boston and other areas, including the airport, with ease.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely property, nice sized room and friendly staff. Only drawback was weak-ish water pressure while we were there.
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10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed here twice and will stay again. Fantastic location, clean comfortable rooms.
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8/10 Very good

clean and well located near Porter Square and public transportation
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, affordable valet parking, distinctive decor, extremely clean, walkable area, quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - very clean, good water pressure and cute room
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10/10 Exceptional

Really easy to get where we wanted because of the location.
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8/10 Very good

Great location and amazing staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, charming, and well located … very friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

My room was very clean. The location of the hotel was perfect, being very close to the Red Line T. The staff was super helpful!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was 1st time staying here. The property was extremely nice and the hotel staff was friendly and welcoming. Very close to many restaurants and shopping in Porter Square. I would recommend staying here!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel next to the red line. Good food options around it. Very good value
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute little boutique hotel right across from Porter Square T. Although not big there was everything there, even a gym in the basement. The hotel was clean, complimentary water and coffee refilled upon room service. Very convenient location. Parking lot and cafe right next door. I would stay there again on my next trip to Boston/Cambridge.
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10/10 Exceptional

Gem of a hotel with an excellent business center. Easy to get to from the airport as it’s down the street from the T. Excellent staff. Pretty decor. Will return to this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful and friendly staff! The room and bathroom were very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and very comfortable
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8/10 Very good

Great, clean hotel at a decent price. A few notes for those considering it: there is no refrigerator in the mini Queen room. Also, the sliding bathroom door in my room would not stay closed and there was no way to lock it. Aside from that, it was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, convenient and friendly staff. Right on the red T line for easy commute. Definitively recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

We return to this hotel for its location and great staff. The adjacent coffee cafe Nero is the perfect compliment to a visit at this hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent and clean hotel. The rooms are small but have been thoughtfully fitted with everything one needs. A nice touch is the small glass window alcove with a comfortable chair and a window that opens. The staff and check-in were excellent and fast. Wifi is seamless.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean, staff were kind.