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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top 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
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(130 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Agassiz, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, Hotel 1868 is near a train station. Tufts University and Fenway Park are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out.
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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
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Spice Restaurant - ‬2 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 centre at Hotel 1868. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and concierge services
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A computer station, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other 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 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
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

Payment types at the property

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 does it cost to stay at Hotel 1868?

As of 18 Jan, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1868 on 1 Feb, 2026 start from S$147.49, including 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.

How much is parking at Hotel 1868?

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel 1868 located?

Located in Agassiz, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location to MBTA and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying at 1868. Convenient location, property is new and clean and modern, and the price point is reasonable for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Jose Ulises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was kind and helpful. Room was very nice. We were able to check in early and staff allowed us to use valet for our car before checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it was in Cambridge, getting downtown to Boston was easy because the train station was right across the street. Good restaurants and shopping in the area. Hotel was clean and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel 1868 is a beautiful hotel, and we especially appreciated the excellent Thai restaurant recommendation from the front desk clerk. Our stay was good, but the rooms were a bit small, and we were disappointed that the suggested parking was closed, forcing us to use valet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Briefly there. Service was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aminata

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

Beatrice

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

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025