Hotel Diplomat
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Enjoy a meal at Caffe Nero or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Harvard University - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Harvard Law School - 1. 1 km / 0. 7 mi- Harvard Museum of Natural History - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Harvard Square - 1. 7 km / 1. 1 mi- Tufts University - 1. 9 km / 1. 2 mi- MIT Museum - 4. 2 km / 2. 6 mi- Assembly Row - 4. 2 km / 2. 6 mi- Kendall Square - 4. 3 km / 2. 6 mi- Cambridgeside Galleria - 4. 4 km / 2. 7 mi- Charles River Esplanade - 4. 5 km / 2. 8 mi- Brighton Music Hall - 4. 6 km / 2. 8 mi- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4. 6 km / 2. 9 mi- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 4. 7 km / 2. 9 mi- Boston University - 4. 8 km / 3 mi- Museum of Science - 4. 9 km / 3 mi. The nearest airports are: Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 15. 6 km / 9. 7 mi Logan International Airport (BOS) - 11. 1 km / 6. 9 mi Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 19. 1 km / 11. 9 mi Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 45. 9 km / 28. 5 mi Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 41. 2 km / 25. 6 mi With a stay at Hotel 1868 in Cambridge (Porter Square), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. This hotel is 3 mi (4. 9 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3. 4 mi (5. 5 km) from Boston University.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 173 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18
Guests highly praise the central location, mountain/city views, and friendly staff. Rooms are generally clean, and breakfast offers good variety. Main drawbacks include street noise due to thin insulation, aging facilities (AC, Wi-Fi, elevators), and occasional breakfast crowding on weekends.
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KEYIdeal for travelers prioritizing location and views. Bring earplugs if sensitive to noise; verify AC and Wi-Fi upon check-in, and avoid weekend breakfast rushes.
Room types · 17
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Family Room, Multiple Beds, City View
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>550-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>550-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Premium Quadruple Room
Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 3 beds.
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Triple Room with Private Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 3 beds.
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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>323-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>323-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Junior Suite
Features flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and heating.
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This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
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Large Double Room
Features flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and heating.
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Large Single Room
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned single room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>312-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>312-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, City View
<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>280-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds
Features flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and heating.
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Superior Single Room
Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned single room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
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Economy Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Economy Single Room
Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The single room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
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