Are there any special features for guests with disabilities, such as a handicapped shower with a seat?
04 November 2024
Handicapped rooms are available in the Standard Queen style, and a shower chair can be provided upon request.
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Hotel 1868, Cambridge
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About the Hotel
1868 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts,
United States,
MA 02140,
Massachusetts
- Close to Harvard Square
Great
8.8
9.4
4.2
Loved by guests
"Hotel was a couple hundred feet from the redline Porter stop."
"The fitness center is truly exceptional."
"Our room was way more spacious than we anticipated, plenty of room for baggage and we liked the little window seat overlooking Mass Ave."
Rooms: Comfort and Amenities
Hotel 1868 Cambridge guest rooms have Serta Presidential queen beds, complimentary Wi-Fi, and HDTVs. Each room includes ironing facilities, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, free toiletries, AM/FM alarm clock, and a flat-screen TV. Accessible guest rooms are available and held for individuals with disabilities until all other rooms of that type are rented. These rooms feature a minimum 32-inch wide opening, lowered peephole, roll-in showers, handheld shower device, grab bars, and visual smoke detectors.
Dining at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero, inside Hotel 1868, provides coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. This European coffee house chain alternative is near Harvard Square. Many food choices are nearby, including French, Japanese, American pub fare, pizza, and Mexican. A shopping center with a 24-hour grocery store, CVS, Dunkin' Donuts, Bourbon Café, and Cafe Zing (inside Porter Square Books) is one block away.
Things to Do
Hotel 1868 has a fitness center and 24-hour access. The Cambridge Visitor Information Center offers maps and local attraction information. Nearby attractions include Harvard Square (1.5 km), Harvard University (1 km), and Fenway Park (5 km). The Porter Red Line train stop, right across the street from the hotel, facilitates travels. Harvard is one train stop, a bus ride, or a twenty-minute walk down Massachusetts Ave.
Location and Transportation
Hotel 1868 is a 5-minute walk from Porter Square, 7 km from Back Bay, and 15 km from Logan Airport. The Porter Red Line train stop and multiple public bus stations are near the hotel. Valet parking is available for $28 per night, and the underground garage accommodates most vehicles. Uber and Lyft are available.
Services Onsite
Hotel 1868 provides complimentary wireless Internet. It also has an onsite business center equipped with computer workstations, plus printing and fax capabilities. Other services consist of complimentary bottled water upon arrival. Note that smoking in public areas will warrant you being asked to leave. A lot of the services available are included in accessible guest rooms, e.g., accessible public entrance, accessible registration desk, accessible restaurant, elevator, Braille elevator, guest room door contains minimum 32-inch wide opening, accessible public restrooms, valet parking is equipped with wheelchair accessible ramp, and parking garage.
“With its proximity to the T and Harvard Square, this is a strategically located base for exploring Cambridge and Boston. The industrial design elements create a distinctive feel, setting it apart from more conventional options. I particularly appreciate the convenience of having an onsite coffeehouse, Caffè Nero, for quick meals.”
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Budget Queen Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
room details
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
room details
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Facilities
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
1868 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts,
United States,
MA 02140,
Massachusetts
Map view
1868 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge,
Massachusetts,
United States,
MA 02140,
Massachusetts
City landmarks
Museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History
4500 ft
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
5200 ft
University
Harvard University
3600 ft
Square
Harvard Square
1.1
mi
Museum
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
4800 ft
Landmark
Davis Square
3900 ft
Historic Site
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
4500 ft
Gallery
Museum of Bad Art
3300 ft
Landmark
Cambridge Common
4400 ft
Stadium
Fenway Park
3.1
mi
Mall
Fresh Pond Mall Shopping Center
1.4
mi
Landmark
Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology
3600 ft
Landmark
Memorial Hall
1.1
mi
Art object
John Harvard Statue
5000 ft
Landmark
Harvard University Semitic Museum
4000 ft
Park
Alden Play Area
2100 ft
Gallery
Blue Cloud Gallery
4900 ft
Stadium
Harvard Stadium
1.5
mi
Landmark
Out Of Town News
5200 ft
Landmark
Pemberton Farms Marketplace
2700 ft
Landmark
Inman Square
1.4
mi
Square
Brattle Square
1.0
mi
University
Tufts University
1.3
mi
Landmark
Busch Reisinger Museum
1.1
mi
Landmark
Harvard University Herbaria
5200 ft
Amusement Park
Gerard Bergin Park
2300 ft
Landmark
Agassiz
3800 ft
Park
John F. Kennedy Park
1.4
mi
Nearby
Store
Porter Square
400 ft
Mall
Porter Square Shopping Center
900 ft
Restaurants
Sapporo Ramen
500 ft
1815 Massachusetts Ave
Yume Wo Katare
600 ft
1923 Massachusetts Avenue
Bourbon Coffee
600 ft
1815 Massachusetts Ave
Yume Ga Arukara
600 ft
1815 Massachusetts Ave The Shops at Porter
Ittyo
600 ft
1815 Massachusetts Ave
Bagelsaurus
800 ft
1796 Massachusetts Ave
Newtowne Grille Food & Spirits
800 ft
1945 Massachusetts Ave
Emack & Bolio's
900 ft
23 White St
Andy's Diner
1500 ft
2030 Massachusetts Ave
Simon's Coffee Shop
1400 ft
1736 Massachusetts Ave
Cafe Rustica
1700 ft
356 Beacon St
Harvard House of Pizza
1900 ft
1706 Massachusetts Ave
Explore Cambridge
Explore Cambridge
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 28 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
50
Questions of the users
About Hotel 1868
Is there an elevator available for guests?
15 March 2025
An elevator is accessible within the building for your convenience.
Can guests access a microwave during their stay?
27 June 2025
Access to a guest microwave is available in the lower level for guests to use.
Are refrigerators included in the rooms, and can I request one?
19 August 2024
Refrigerators can be requested and are usually available upon availability.
What are the parking options and costs at the hotel?
10 January 2025
Valet parking is available for $28.00 per night, which includes in-and-out privileges.
Does the hotel provide transportation from the airport?
22 February 2025
Transportation from the airport is not available; however, guests can access public transportation or use taxis and rideshare apps for quick transport.
Can guests check in late at night?
30 December 2024
Check-in times are flexible, and the front desk can accommodate late arrivals with prior notice.
What are the room styles and bed configurations available?
10 April 2025
Every room is equipped with one Queen bed only, without options for two separate beds.
Are there facilities for making coffee or tea in the rooms?
05 July 2025
All rooms include personal Keurig machines for brewing coffee and tea.
How far is Hotel 1868 from Harvard University?
14 October 2024
The hotel is approximately 1.6 kilometers away from Harvard University.
What amenities are available for active guests?
23 September 2024
A fully equipped fitness center is available on-site, accessible 24 hours a day.
How can I access local information and attractions?
12 May 2025
The Cambridge Visitor Information Center nearby provides maps and information on local attractions.Next best alternative
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