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Hotel 1868

1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Hotel 1868 is an independent 3.5-star property located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, within the Agassiz neighborhood. A 5-minute drive places guests near Harvard University and Harvard Square, with Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2.6 miles away and Boston University 3.1 miles distant.

The hotel features 50 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a Smart television, pillowtop bed, and complimentary wireless internet access. Cable programming is available for entertainment. Private bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings average 4.6 out of 5.

Dining options include Caffe Nero and an on-site coffee shop/cafe. The property offers a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, complimentary wireless internet, a business center, meeting rooms, and a safe-deposit box at the front desk. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and express check-out are available. Valet parking is offered for an additional charge. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, though some areas may have limitations. Pets are not permitted.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends until 3:00 AM; standard check-out is 12:00 PM. The hotel maintains a 4.7 out of 5 overall rating based on 977 guest reviews, with 100 percent recommending the property to others.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Hotel 1868 in Cambridge (Agassiz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Boston University.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Harvard University - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Massachusetts Hall - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Harvard Square - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Tufts University - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Assembly Row - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Kendall Square - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Boston University - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Brighton Music Hall - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
LEGO® Discovery Center Boston - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Charles River Esplanade - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Museum of Science - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Agganis Arena - 5.6 km / 3.4 mi
Paradise Rock Club - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
The TRACK at new balance - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 15.5 km / 9.7 mi
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 39.6 km / 24.6 mi
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 41.2 km / 25.6 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy a meal at Caffe Nero or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Getting here

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Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)

Know before you go

  • Contactless check-out is available.