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Hotel 1868

1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, US

8.8 guest rating· 2150 reviews

About this hotel

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!

Rooms & rates

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Mini Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Budget Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, US

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.82150 reviews

+ Clean+ Great location+ Friendly staffNo breakfast optionsThin walls
Cleanliness8.5
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality8.7
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.8

Excellent hotel and location. Will stay again.

10.0

Fabulous location and friendly, helpful staff.

The shower floor tile becomes very slippery when wet and could result in someone falling while taking a shower. A rubber tub mat would be very helpful.

DesRosiers · US · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

Exceptional hotel in Porter, Cambridge MA. Staff is amazing and always available. Location is top just 1 minute away from the MBTA Porter station. I would recommend this hotel 300 times

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Filippo · CH · 2026-07-22

Guest review

10.0

Everything was perfect

Nothing to complain about

Sulfa · DE · 2026-07-19

Porter Square Gem !

10.0

We booked this room in Porter Square for the weekend to see the tall ships. It is directly across from the MBTA stop. Parking was another option and very reasonable. Our car was safe in a lot next to the hotel with valet parking. We arrived early ( prior to 8 am ) and the desk person was very accommodating for storing our luggage and allowing us to park there for the day. When we returned to the hotel early that first evening our luggage was already in our room. We didn’t have to pick it up from a storage room ourselves. I was surprised that they took this extra effort. Thanks Our room was on the fourth floor facing the street but the place is obviously built with a good sound proofing. Super clean. Nice bedding. Shower is hot with good pressure. My husband used gym facility which was well equipped. There are very nice facilities for meetings with microwaves and refrigeration but we were on holiday and didn’t need to work. The hotel is in a great area with coffee shops and supermarket handy by. Very modern facility. Easy walk to Harvard Square. I wish we had more time to explore Porter Square. Overall the staff was helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend the hotel. Anyone looking for a Boston accommodation would find this hotel a great find. 🍀

Weather was hot and the room had very good AC unit which kept the room very cool. There was a sound that would come on intermittently for 6 seconds and then stop which was a tad annoying. I hesitate to mention this because I didn’t report the issue to the desk not being one to complain. However, I do like to be honest. I am confident they would have addressed the issue. So my apologies.

Roxanne · US · 2026-07-14

Good to know

Guests 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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

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