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Hotel 1868

3.5 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, near Harvard University

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Reception
Restaurant
Business center
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(121 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

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

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

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

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.

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.

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  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
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Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
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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)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel 1868 to the airport?

Hotel 1868 is 7.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1868?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1868 on Nov 2, 2025 start from $186.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel 1868 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel 1868.

How close is Hotel 1868 to the beach?

This hotel is 10 mi (33-min drive) from Revere Beach and 7.7 mi (32-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel 1868 offer free breakfast?

Hotel 1868 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel 1868?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Encore Boston Harbor (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel 1868?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel 1868?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 28 per night.

Does Hotel 1868 have a pool?

Hotel 1868 does not have a pool.

Does Hotel 1868 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel 1868 to downtown Cambridge?

Hotel 1868 is 1.1 mi away from Cambridge.

Hotel 1868 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 772 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 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

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at in Boston! I loved it! I will absolutely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is excellent, the staff was friendly. The room was compact, but well organized. The bed was clean and the linens very nice, but the bed was too soft.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jawahar

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed feelings

Given the hotel’s excellent reviews, I was looking forward to my stay here, understanding that the concept of the hotel was to give you limited but well thought out amenities. What I found was a little more complicated. First, to start with the positive: the hotel is very well situated across from Palmer Square, which offers a lot of shopping, including a 24hour CVS, and is very well connected to public transportation. A long pleasant walk, short bus ride, or very short T ride connects you to Harvard Square. I found the bed to be exceptionally comfortable, water pressure was good, and the room was a comfortable size for a single traveler. The front desk staff was very friendly during business hours, and management gave me a Now to start with the reasons I gave the hotel a mixed review. The night staff seemed significantly less friendly. In-room amenities were limited (I had to specifically request a luggage rack and shower cap), and there is no minibar or mini fridge. They seem to be running the hotel with a skeleton housekeeping crew, so housekeeping is only available upon request and no one is available to address housekeeping issues after hours. The hotel apparently uses water softener to counteract the hardness of the local water and seemingly overcorrected
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for transit. Rooms are very small - almost felt like I was in NYC or Tokyo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall an enjoyable experience and great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

We had a great stay last night. Comfortable and clean room. The bed was comfy too. Thank you for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAINA, BOSTON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makhosana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. It’s convenient to the T for getting into and around Boston.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right across from a T line entrance. Rooms are very nice. My only complaint is that there is a lot of street noise and we could hear the people on the floor above walking around. Earplugs solved the noise issue, though. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILFREDO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location and clean, quiet. But the elevator was out for some of my 5 day stay. And I am 73 and on the 3rd floor. Also, you had to ASK for your room to be cleaned daily. Otherwise it was not. Even clean towels would have been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great service and unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
I liked the cleanliness of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025