Hotel 1868 - Cambridge
42.388012, -71.119739Overview
Hotel 1868: a Cambridge boutique hotel with a top-rated fitness center and direct Red Line T access
Amenities & Services
Hotel 1868 offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and express check-in/check-out. The property includes a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, a business center with printing and fax capabilities, and a guest laundry area. Accessible features such as raised toilets, grab rails, and wheelchair access are available throughout the building.
Rooms & Technology
Each room at the 1868 hotel contains a Serta Presidential queen bed, a Smart TV, and a private bathroom stocked with premium bath products. An en suite safety deposit box is provided, and the room design includes machine-age and industrial influences. Guests can request a mini-fridge at no extra charge, and housekeeping is available upon request.
Location & Transportation
Hotel 1868 Cambridge is located 5 minutes' walk from Porter Square, with the Red Line T station directly across the street. The property is within walking distance of Harvard Square, MIT Museum, and The Museum of Natural History. Valet parking is offered for $28 per night, and the hotel provides accessible parking and a parking garage.
Dining & Coffee
An onsite Caffè Nero serves coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and other food items, offering a convenient dining alternative. The hotel does not have a full restaurant, but numerous dining options are within a short walk, including Bagelsaurus and Nirvana Indian restaurant. Complimentary water and coffee are provided in the lobby and business center.
Business & Fitness
The business center at Hotel 1868 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge MA includes printing, faxing, and a quiet conference room available for guest use. The fitness center is noted by guests as one of the best hotel gyms, with new equipment and a spacious, clean environment. A guest library and luggage storage are also available on the premises.
- Location: 5 min walk from Porter Square, across from Red Line T
- Rooms: Serta Presidential queen beds, Smart TVs, premium bath products
- Dining: Onsite Caffè Nero with coffee, pastries, sandwiches
- Fitness: State-of-the-art gym rated among best hotel gyms by guests
- Business: Business center with printing, fax, and conference room
- Parking: Valet parking at $28/night with accessible parking
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site parking lot
24-hour reception
Fitness center
Flat-screen TV
Business center
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
Business
- Business center
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Hotel 1868
| 💵 Lowest room price | 169 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.2 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 7.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Logan, BOS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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