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Ginkgo House on Harvard

2.0 star property
Inn within easy reach of Harvard University

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Terrace/patio
Private Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Front of property
Private Family Suite | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster oven

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Gas grill(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Hair dryer
The price is $130
includes taxes & fees
$113 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Doble Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Doble Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private Family Suite | Living area

Private Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room With Share Bath | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room With Share Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
288 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 13 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 16 min walk
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 3 min drive
  • Boston University - 4 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 20 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 33 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 34 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 74 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 6 min drive
  • Ball Square Station - 7 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 19 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 8 min walk
  • Harvard Square Station - 15 min walk
  • Kendall-MIT Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapporo Ramen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brooklyn Bagel Factory - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Nero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dumpling House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ginkgo House on Harvard

Ginkgo House on Harvard puts you just a 5-minute drive from Harvard University and Harvard Square. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and wired internet. Also, Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Central Square Station is just 8 minutes by foot.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
  • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Gas grills

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and free wired internet

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster oven
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number C0344430491

Also known as

Ginkgo House on Harvard Inn
Ginkgo House on Harvard Cambridge
Ginkgo House on Harvard Inn Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Ginkgo House on Harvard?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ginkgo House on Harvard?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Ginkgo House on Harvard?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Ginkgo House on Harvard and nearby?
Ginkgo House on Harvard has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Ginkgo House on Harvard like?
Ginkgo House on Harvard is a short 8-minute walk from Central Square Station and 13 minutes' walk from Harvard University.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Dennis, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy, peaceful and staff member, Nancy was very helpful.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to lay your head in a quiet serene environment.
Anil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Convenient to MIT and Harvard.
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

When I arrived, everything was really well. Nancy was there to greet me and it was an excellent stay.
Cristina, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly
Naomi, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, clean, great location and friendly staff!
Arnold, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I find myself staying at Ginkgo House anytime I'm in the Boston/Harvard area. The house is always so clean and the staff so friendly. It's always so beautiful no matter what yime of year when visiting. I will be coming back.
Grace, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The property is very attractive and the staff is attentive, but the walls are very thin and you hear everything in the next room. My stay was marred by a neighbor who coughed nonstop day and night. If privacy or silence is important to you, this place might not be for you.
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly management.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love a soft feeling of this place and can't wait to come back in a few months.
Grace, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fall Stay in Boston
Had a lovely stay at the Ginkgo House with the owners being very friendly and helpful. The House is well laid out and I appreciated the kitchen and cozy dining room. My room was simple but very comfortable. I didn’t realize it was a shared bathroom until I arrived but even though there were other guests, there was never a time when the bathroom was occupied (so it was totally fine). The location is super quiet in a great neighborhood that is walkable to coffee shops, restaurants, etc….
Scott B Schwartz, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This property was a wonderful surprise! We were making a connecting flight in Boston, but our plane was late and we missed our flight. We could not get a flight for 2 days and just needed a place to stay. When we booked Gingko House we had no idea where we would be or what it would be like. We were pleasantly surprised and everything about was perfect! We would def stay there again if ever in Boston. The staff were so helpful and nice and the entire house and our room were extremely clean and comfortable. Thank you Gingko House for turning our bad situation into a great experience.
Susan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely quiet boutique hotel in Cambridge—I was met with a warm welcome.
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review