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Hotel 1868

4.5(235)
Hotel

About

Hotel 1868 offers a modern, efficient stay steps from Porter Square station in Cambridge, ideal for quick business trips. Rooms are compact but thoughtfully designed with industrial touches, premium amenities, and reliable Wi-Fi to keep you connected.

The hotel features a cafe, lounge, and a gym with new equipment, supporting both work and relaxation. Its location puts you close to Harvard Square and a vibrant neighborhood filled with restaurants and shops, making it easy to plan meetings or unwind after hours.

Best for

  • Quick business trips & overnight stays
  • Convenient lodging near Harvard Square
  • Focused work sessions in a quiet setting

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Location
Steps from Porter Square Station
Located directly across Massachusetts Avenue from the Porter Square Red Line station, the hotel offers exceptional convenience for business travelers needing quick transit access to Cambridge and Boston.
Modern Amenities
New gym and business center
The hotel features a newly equipped gym and a business center, supporting active and productive stays for business guests.
Stylish Compact Rooms
Efficiently designed rooms with premium amenities
Rooms range from 160 to 200 square feet with modern industrial touches, premium Beekman 1802 bath products, in-room coffee, and HDTV, balancing style and function in a small footprint.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 235 reviews