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About this property

With machine age and industrial design influences, Hotel 1868 offers modern amenities in the Porter Square district of Cambridge. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Every accommodation features a Smart TV and a private bathroom stocked with premium bath products. An en suite safety deposit box is also included. Caffe Nero serves coffee, pastries, and sandwiches as well as other food items. Hotel 1868 also offers a business centre, fitness room and a front desk concierge. The property is close to several noted attractions and around 1.9 km from Brattle Theatre. Central Square is 2.1 km from the property. Logan Airport is 11 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely modern and clean room. Staff were lovely and helpful. Comfortable bed, great shower, tea & coffee making facilities, everything we needed for our stay. Close to shops, restaurants and public transport links. Walking distance from Harvard...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The beds were comfy. Yes it's a small room but great storage solutions. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel a coffee shop next door for breakfast opposite tube station in to boston about 6 stops
  • Rhianydd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, modern and great location for links to city Places to eat around it and easy to walk to Harvard Car parking was cheaper than elsewhere left the car with valet and didn’t need to worry about it for a few days Staff very helpful Lovely rooms
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern, stylish small hotel. Friendly welcome, comfy bed, very close to the subway station.
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location. Near transport connections, and opposite great little shopping area for coffee, groceries, meals. Room great facilities, and compact. Staff amazingly helpful.
  • Andybeale
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient. Comfy bed. Super gym Helpful staff.
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were great. Room was lovely. Shower was fantastic. Great coffee machine in the room. Easy to get to/from as the redl line subway to Boston was across the street and there was a bus stop outside. Supermarkets and restaurants were only a short...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location next to the T station Comfortable and clean Good bathroom/shower
  • Filipe
    Portugal Portugal
    The hotel is fantastic. Great location, the metro is across the road. You can also walk to Harvard, which will take you around 30-40 minutes. There are plenty of shops around and also a target right across the hotel. Good sized room and a...

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House rules

Hotel 1868 takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.