Hotel 1868

Hotels
8.8 (2037 reviews)
1868 Massachusetts Avenue , Cambridge , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
No breakfast options
Thin walls

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Most reviews highlight cleanliness positively, but a few notes indicate room size and amenities could be improved.
Service
9.3
Consistently praised as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.34
Commendable location with good access to public transport and amenities reported by reviewers.
Room Quality
8.69
Rooms are clean and comfortable but mentioned as being small.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities include a good gym and working space, although some reviews wished for more breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.78
Value appreciated, particularly with the overall experience and location.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Some guests expressed a desire for a breakfast option, which affected the score.
Overall Experience
9.1
Numerous repeat guests emphasize a satisfying, dependable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:20

Property Description

Modern Amenities and Industrial Design
Hotel 1868 blends machine age influences with modern amenities in Cambridge's Porter Square district. Each room boasts a Smart TV, premium bath products, and a personal safety deposit box.

Caffe Nero and Fitness Facilities
Indulge in coffee, pastries, and more at Caffe Nero, or stay active in the fitness room. Need to catch up on work? Visit the on-site business center for your convenience.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions like Brattle Theatre and Central Square, both just a few kilometers away. With Logan Airport a short distance of 11 km, Hotel 1868 is the perfect hub for your Cambridge adventures.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and modernity at Hotel 1868!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may applyGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 28 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2037 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Limor • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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danisven • couple • es
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

The property was gorgeous. Wonderful surprise. Also near the subway station and lots of food options.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Hunter • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean and convenient

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Yuval • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Teodoro Alberto • solo_traveller • br
9
Excelente localiação, conforto e custo x benefício.
Pros:

Acomodação confortável. Gavetas abaixo da cama que proporcionavam um excelente espaço para guardar roupas/acessórios. Hotel fica em frente à estação de metrô e diversos cafés e restaurantes nas redondezas.

Cons:

O box do banheiro é fechado com uma cortina, o que faz com que após o banho o banheiro fique encharcado. Também faz falta um frigobar.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Lovely staff, tea and coffee available, great location beside Porter Square T station and Mc Carthys famous Irish music bar and restaurant

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Sze Bai Brian • solo_traveller • hk
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Uthmam • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Dingliang • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

location, very convenient, close to public transit and different restaurant

Cons:

The printer in business center doesn't work, room is actually quite small (in comparison to the similar price range hotels in similar location), email doesn't work, needs extra procedure so that the hotel can receive my email sent to them

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Yasaman • couple • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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BETHANY • couple • us
8
A perfect location for a Boston getaway. It’s quiet and comfortable without being too over the top. I would absolutely s
Pros:

It was quiet and tucked away. I actually really liked that they didn’t force housekeeping every day, it was upon request, that was really nice. Staff was really friendly, gym was incredibly nice, room was really cozy. Aesthetic and decor was really beautiful and cohesive through the whole property.

Cons:

The ac was really finicky and it was either too hot or too cold in the room. The hand soap had a really filmy feel on them. I felt like I couldn’t wash it off which was a weird sensation. The shower was really nice, perfect water pressure, but the floor tile was incredibly slippery.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mathilde • extended_group • ca
10
Perfect
Pros:

Great service. Everyone was super nice. Perfect stay I wish I stayed longer.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Loima • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
7
Pros:

Liked the decor, free bottle of water, towels bed.

Cons:

Room was very small, as was bathroom. Also, valet parking was required and was overpriced.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • ca
7
I was happy and enjoyed it.
Pros:

The staff was friendly, the cleaning lady tried to give me a bottle of water on my way out. I did like the air conditioner was very quiet, in other hotels it got very loud. I also liked the booking process allowed me to make special requests and my request for a quiet room was addressed and honoured.

Cons:

Cleaning was by request only but I guess that wasn't a big deal. The sink is in the shower which is weird and the rooms don't have any kind of refrigerator, that's very weird. Also I was given a quiet room on the top floor which was great except I got the room right next to the elevator which was clanging every time someone used it and got quite loud. I would have thought the staff would have known that could happen. I also didn't like the room was so small that the bed took up almost all of it.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura Carolina • solo_traveller • mx
9
Muy bien
Pros:

Que tiene cafetera y cama muy confortable y todo muy limpio

Cons:

Que no puedes controlar el aire acondicionado desde el cuarto. Y que no tiene Netflix.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee