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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(151 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel 1868

Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel 1868. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Harvard University. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 12 minutes by foot from Harvard University and a 2-minute drive from Harvard Square
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.

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)
  • Limited on-site 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 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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Hotel 1868 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 778 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great low budget place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hiromi

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Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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So clean and quiet…staff was very attentive…will def come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie

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Loved the room and the service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great bed and shower, courteous staff, and across the street from the T -couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gym was very good for a small hotel. A good minimalist gym rather than the lousy unusable things you have at a lot of hotels
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect, clean and staff were very friendly and helpful! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the T. Good value. The bed was a little too soft.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was on the smaller size but had plenty of space for bags, a desk to work, a good sized bathroom, and didn't feel cramped. The exercise area was fantastic and had a variety of cardio, weight machines, and free weights that seemed in new condition. Staff was also very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was so comfortable and well maintained. I truly enjoyed my stay and all the amenities. On top of that the staff was wonderful too and so accommodating. I will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wirdalis

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amazing and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great gym, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joyce

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Love this hotel. Reasonably priced for Boston
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room but perfectly appointed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, informed staff, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Carl

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staff was great location very good room was clean and comfortable. would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and bed was comfortable but the walls are thin and you can hear everything, in unfortunate detail, that your upstairs and adjacent neighbors are saying and doing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed decaf tea choice in room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy Murphy

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The staff is very nice, courteous. The room is clean and well kept. This is our second stay and we are pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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