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    Hotel 1868

    4.6 (11 reviews)
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    Quiet, inviting lobby
    Todd B.

    Reluctant to post about this hidden gem. Unassuming and off the beaten path but convenient to the T and great food choices 1868 has a European vibe. Friendly, helpful staff. Rooms are clean and quiet. I found the desk staff helpful with direx and recs. Very good stay. We'll be back.

    Melissa C.

    Checked in this morning right on the other side of midnight. There was no availability anywhere in the city as it's college move in time and this city is really just one massive college campus. I had been looking for rooms that were NOT $800/night for several hours once I realized we would need a room (my daughters new place wasn't ready despite assurances from the owner). When I first saw the room on Hotel Tonight for...get this...and I'm not lying...$221 for the night I thought it was an error as everything else available on Saturday was $500 and up. We couldn't even find rooms near Dedham, Newton, Watertown area. I immediately booked it and honestly didn't even call to validate that the room was actually available because I didn't want to know in case it was an error. We arrived 30 minutes after booking the room and they were expecting us with keys at the ready. The lobby and the exterior were very impressive, with Hotel 1868 going for the industrial yet soft (!) look. They succeeded. The room was a bit small BUT the decor was warm considering the exposed brick look and the ceilings were high. The bed was a queen (I believe all rooms are queen size beds...no doubles). The room had a bar style counter between the bedroom and bathroom where the coffee maker sat. The bathroom was a series of light greys, wood, and metal with a European style toilet (flush buttons for low and high flush needs). The shower was open (not a fan of these as the floor gets so wet) but the pressure was good and there was great space to hold toiletries. I hate hotel showers that don't have space to sit your personal toiletries. They have reusable shampoo, conditioner, and soap (good job...because I hate those little disposables too lol). The water pressure was great. I did feel like there was a bit too much water softener in the water but that was minor. As if it couldn't get any better...check out is noon. They didn't have a little snack shop but guess what? A 24 hour CVS was across the street. There are several interesting restaurants within 2 blocks, including an Indian Restaurant that we're heading to now!

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