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title: "Hotel 1868, Cambridge (MA): reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel 1868 in Cambridge (MA): rated 9.4 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Hotel 1868

Somerville, Cambridge (MA), United States

9.4 ·  Exceptional 39 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 20 in Cambridge (MA) ·  4.5/5 on Google, 241 reviews ·  7.8 Location score
## About Hotel 1868

Hotel 1868 is a hotel in Somerville, Cambridge (MA), United States. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 39 reviews. Facilities include gym, free wi-fi. It is 1.9 km from the centre of Cambridge (MA). The nearest airport, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), is 9.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 50

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 2019

- **Last renovated:** 2019

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

1868 Massachusetts Avenue [hotel1868.com](https://www.hotel1868.com/)

## How Hotel 1868 scores

Better rated than 95% of hotels in Cambridge (MA)

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **7.8**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Cambridge (MA) average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

241 Google reviews

-   5★61%
-   4★29%
-   3★3%
-   2★2%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **73**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **60**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Porter (MBTA station)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cambridge (MA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cooper-Frost-Austin House430 m
-   Walden Street Cattle Pass450 m
-   Miller-Havens Art700 m
-   Museum of Science970 m
-   Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory990 m
-   Museum of Bad Art1,000 m

## Hotel 1868: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Hotel 1868. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. Reception assistance is offered at the hotel featuring luggage storage. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Hotel 1868, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

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## Questions about Hotel 1868

### How do guests rate Hotel 1868?

Hotel 1868 has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 39 reviews, which is better than 95% of rated hotels in Cambridge (MA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 1868?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Hotel 1868?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hotel 1868 from the airport?

The nearest airport, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), is 9.7 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Hotel 1868 have?

Hotel 1868 has 50 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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