FAQs

We have valet parking only for $28 per night. The underground garage is on-site and equipped for most vehicles. We kindly ask that if you do have an oversized vehicle that you please contact our front desk team to discuss the parking here.

Both early check-in and late checkout are subject to availability and are determined the day of your check-in or checkout. Feel free to call the front desk to check on the availability status.

Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m., and checkout is until 12:00 p.m.

We do not allow pets at this hotel.

We have a fully functioning fitness center on premise, with state-of-the-art equipment, and 24-hour access, that works with the needs of our guests.

Porter Square, Cambridge offers many different food options all within a short walk from the hotel. Food styles range from French, to Japanese, to American pub fare, pizza and Mexican. Additionally, we are situated a block away from a large shopping center that includes a 24-hour grocery store and CVS, Dunkin' Donuts, Bourbon Café, and Cafe Zing located inside Porter Square Books.

Yes, Hotel 1868 offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the building. We also have free computer access in our well thought out business center, available for guests require the use of a printer or computer. 

The options for transportation are taxi, public transportation or a town car. Uber and Lyft are also options on a personal basis. Directions are sent with every confirmation letter!

The Porter Red Line train stop is just across the street from the hotel and there are multiple public bus stations near the Hotel 1868.

Harvard is exactly one mile from Hotel 1868. It is one stop on the train, a short bus ride, or about a twenty-minute walk down Massachusetts Ave. 

All of the bedding at Hotel 1868 is hypoallergenic. We provide guests with synthetic down pillows and comforters, keeping each room free of allergens.