Hotel 1868
1868 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2709
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A one-of-a-kind experience is yours to enjoy at Hotel 1868. Located in Cambridge, MA, we offer a fresh interpretation on fresh post-industrial design, independent spirit and a knowledgeable local staff. Whether you are a business traveler looking for a boutique home base in the Boston area or a world nomad planning your next big adventure, Hotel 1868 has everything you need.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Wifi
Photo copier / fax In business center
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Bottled water
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
Boutique
Languages Spoken
English
Location
1868 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-2709
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Boston Logan International Airport
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A great place to stay in Cambridge. The rooms are compact and might be a bit cosy for two people but if you are staying alone or for a couple of days, this place offers great value for money and it's clean and new. The location is fantastic, right across from the T and commuter rail, near restaurants, shops, cafes etc. The walk down to Harvard Square is a pleasant 20 minutes. Staff all very friendly. My only gripe was the fantastically confusing air-conditioning controls - I still could not work them out after five nights of trying. I would happily go to Hotel 1868 again though.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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What a great hotel! It is beautifully designed and decorated. The room was smallish, but very well-appointed, with very roomy, easy-to-open drawers under the mattress. The bed was super comfortable, with great pillows. Great shower! The front desk stay was friendly, welcoming and helpful. Close to several great planes to grab breakfast, a wonderful restaurant/bar called The Abbey and very conveniently located across the street from the T. Highly, highly recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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My wife and I wanted a hotel where we could walk around Cambridge and easily take the T into Boston. Hotel 1868 fit the bill perfectly. Harvard Square is a short walk and the entrance to the T is practically across the street from the hotel. When we arrived we were greeted with valet parking immediately and welcomed by happy, professional hotel agents. We loved the view of Mass Ave from our room and the bed was the most comfortable hotel bed I can remember. Each person we came in contact with was outstanding from the valet driver to the front desk to the housekeeping staff. We will definitely return to this clean, fresh, perfectly located hotel.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The location was very good, especially during cold weather. Room was clean and relatively quiet (from surrounding rooms). I am from area but when checking in, since I did not want to explain what I was doing there, clerk thought I was from out of town and then gave me loudest room by Mass Ave. intersection. I did not feel like complaining and white noise machine helped. Water pressure was extremely low in bathroom though. I stayed alone but if I had another person there, smallest room would have been too small.
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Date of stay: January 2020
Room Tip: Try a room in the back of the hotel (off Mass Ave).
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I stayed here in early February for a weekend trip, visiting my aunt for her 99th birthday. My daughter was to come up from NY, but she became quite ill and didn't want to risk my aunt's health, so she stayed home. When I advised the hotel and asked to cancel my daughter's two-night reservation, they told me "sorry, you missed our cancellation window." This is not the type of customer service you'd expect from a quality hotel. Needless to say, I won't stay there again.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Curtis Butcher, General Manager at Hotel 1868
Responded Feb 15, 2023
Dear Joe, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. The desk agent you emailed was mistaken. Unfortunately, the reservations you chose to book were non-cancelable. You reserved two rooms through a third party. Both reservations were non-refundable and charged at the time of booking. The terms of the reservation were outlined prior to you finalizing the booking. Yes, our policy for this type of reservation is very strict. The hotel did not force you into this booking. Every other reservation carries a 24-hour cancellation policy and while the discount might not be as heavily weighted as the non-refundable reservation, it would have provided a little more flexibility and released you from your responsibility. If you decide to book this type of reservation in the future, I suggest traveler’s insurance to protect yourself against any unforeseen circumstances. Sincerely, Curtis
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Very disappointed in what we got from this hotel for the price, would go as far to say its the worst value hotel I've stayed in, and I travel quite a lot.
Firstly, well located, Porter Station right across the road, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants nearby too. Also a very nice area.
Despite being on a busy main road, our room, at the back of hotel was reasonably quiet.
Bed very comfortable, albeit exceptionally high off the ground.
Great TV with a good selection of channels.
Coffee machine in room, filtered water and ice available in basement. Staff very friendly and helpful. Decent wifi.
The reasons for the low rating. Room was very basic. Didn't even have somewhere to hang my coat which is a ridiculous oversight. There are a few hangers for clothes, but the space was too short for my long coat.
Hairdryer was poor in bathroom, but also no power outlets near mirror in hallway to use.
The soap provided was disgusting, it left a real oily residue when used, which took some time to get off. Seen a number of reviews say the same. Test your products before supplying to your customers.
Shower curtain! Why on earth would you put a shower curtain on a walk in shower, it kept blowing into the limited space in the shower making it very uncomfortable to shower. Also it was very small and didn't stop water getting everywhere!
No room service! This is a 4 star hotel, I don't expect to have to go down and ask for towels or room to be made up, covid is no longer in effect, change this policy.
No fridge in room, this is again another shocking oversight I assume, never been in a 4 star that hasn't a fridge, usually you'll get a mini bar too, but not here.
The room itself was just very small, was difficult for 2 people to move around with 2 cases and the bed. Also the only chair in the room was tucked into a corner too close to the bed to actually sit on to do your footwear, sitting on bed wasn't an option as it's so high off the ground.
As I mentioned, in terms of the cost and what you get, I would rate this hotel as the worst value I've ever experienced anywhere in the world.
Would not recommend!
Firstly, well located, Porter Station right across the road, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants nearby too. Also a very nice area.
Despite being on a busy main road, our room, at the back of hotel was reasonably quiet.
Bed very comfortable, albeit exceptionally high off the ground.
Great TV with a good selection of channels.
Coffee machine in room, filtered water and ice available in basement. Staff very friendly and helpful. Decent wifi.
The reasons for the low rating. Room was very basic. Didn't even have somewhere to hang my coat which is a ridiculous oversight. There are a few hangers for clothes, but the space was too short for my long coat.
Hairdryer was poor in bathroom, but also no power outlets near mirror in hallway to use.
The soap provided was disgusting, it left a real oily residue when used, which took some time to get off. Seen a number of reviews say the same. Test your products before supplying to your customers.
Shower curtain! Why on earth would you put a shower curtain on a walk in shower, it kept blowing into the limited space in the shower making it very uncomfortable to shower. Also it was very small and didn't stop water getting everywhere!
No room service! This is a 4 star hotel, I don't expect to have to go down and ask for towels or room to be made up, covid is no longer in effect, change this policy.
No fridge in room, this is again another shocking oversight I assume, never been in a 4 star that hasn't a fridge, usually you'll get a mini bar too, but not here.
The room itself was just very small, was difficult for 2 people to move around with 2 cases and the bed. Also the only chair in the room was tucked into a corner too close to the bed to actually sit on to do your footwear, sitting on bed wasn't an option as it's so high off the ground.
As I mentioned, in terms of the cost and what you get, I would rate this hotel as the worst value I've ever experienced anywhere in the world.
Would not recommend!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Curtis Butcher, General Manager at Hotel 1868
Responded Oct 27, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We also wanted to thank you for choosing to stay with us at Hotel 1868. It sounds like your expectations heading into your reservation painted a different picture than the services offered when you arrived. Your review addressed a lot and I will share this with the team to improve upon this for future travelers. There were some items which I need to address so that future travelers aren’t misled by your feedback. First, we don’t advertise as a four-star hotel. We’re a three-star limited-service property. If you came across information which said otherwise, then please let us know so that we can have it corrected. Second, the soap didn’t create the residue, the water in Cambridge is very hard. As a result, the hotel installed a filtration system which can make the water feel soft. We use Beekman 1802 products which is a very well-known and respected brand. Third, the original shower design was configured for an open shower concept. Unfortunately, this created issues with water pooling outside the shower. A shower curtain was installed to correct previous complaints. Fourth, housekeeping is available, but upon request only, regardless of whether COVID is in effect or not. Fifth, fridges are available in some of our larger rooms (the standard queen is a larger room style with more square footage, a dresser, and space to hang clothes). Fridges are available upon request for our mini queens because floor space is very limited. Lastly, you week you reserved was one of the busiest in Cambridge (Head of the Charles Regatta). You paid less than $200/night pre-tax which is a deal for the area. I’m sorry if you felt this was one of the worst values. All the best, Curtis
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I stayed here for 1 night and it was great! I stayed in the smaller rooms and I was nervous about the size because of some of the previous reviews but there was plenty of space. I probably wouldn't stay in a smaller room for a week with a family of four but it's definitely a great space for a couple of people for the price. The hotel is literally across the street from the T so you can't beat the location. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I can't speak to the shower because I didn't use it but I can definitely understand why people were having some of the flooding issues they described. All in all - I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. You cannot beat the price for this location.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Stayed at Hotel 1868 prior to a flight out of Logan. The Hotel is very clean, nicely decorated, with extremely comfortable beds. The staff were super helpful and friendly. The fitness center is very well equipped for those looking to work out. You can’t beat the location with all of the great Cambridge/Somerville restaurants, access to the Redline, and only 15min to the airport.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Nice hotel, very comfortable bed, clean room. The room was small, just big enough for the bed, but there was an area with a desk and coffeemaker near the bathroom, which was of a good size. The bed had storage drawers underneath which made it quite high to climb into. There is no daily housekeeping but you can request it at any time. There's a Cafe Nero next door and a plaza across the street with many food options. The Porter T station (red line) is just across the street. Not far from Harvard and with good bus and train connections.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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The staff was friendly and helpful, and the hotel looked attractive and new. Great neighborhood and location. It was nice to be able to open windows, and the lighting was good. Unfortunately, there were things that didn't work well. The "standard queen" room was so small that I can't imagine what the "mini queen" would be like. It felt like the head of the bed was lower than the foot. In apparently trying to save space, there was a combination closet/dresser with no place to hang a long piece of clothing like a dress, and to open the "closet," you had to slide a door that prevented anyone from opening the drawers at the same time . The bathroom looked nice and modern, but shower wasn't fully enclosed, and water went everywhere, plus the floor was slippery. The toilet was weird and uncomfortable. We really wanted to like this place, but will not be back.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: The standard queen was quite small, but I was told much larger than the mini queen
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"I suggest you go for a larger room if you think you need extra space - the small rooms are well designed but certainly snug"Read full review
"If Hotel 1868 is booked their sister location, Porter Square Hotel is also excellent (we've stayed there too)."Read full review
"The standard queen was quite small, but I was told much larger than the mini queen"Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$150 - $265 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesMassachusettsCambridge
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel 1868
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel 1868?
Nearby attractions include Porter Square (0.07 miles), Sign of the Dove Gallery (0.08 miles), and Target (0.07 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel 1868?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a fitness center, and a business center.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel 1868?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel 1868?
Guests can enjoy free instant coffee during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel 1868?
Conveniently located restaurants include Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge, Bagelsaurus, and The Abbey.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel 1868?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay.
Does Hotel 1868 offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel 1868?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Bites of Boston Food Tours (3.8 miles), The Printing Office of Edes & Gill (3.7 miles), and Old North Church & Historic Site (3.6 miles).
Is Hotel 1868 accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.