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Ginkgo House on Harvard

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Rowing
Private Studio Suite
Superior Room | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
288 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, 02139
  • Harvard University
    13 min walk
  • Barismo
    4 min walk
  • Central Square Station
    8 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Doble Room

Standard Doble Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private Studio Suite

Private Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private Family Suite | Living area

Private Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room With Share Bath

Standard Single Room With Share Bath

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1004)
The price is €131
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

About this property

Ginkgo House on Harvard

Inn in Cambridge, near Harvard University
This smoke-free inn features dry cleaning, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, gas grills, and a picnic area are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Ginkgo House on Harvard offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
During your stay at Ginkgo House on Harvard, you'll be within walking distance of Harvard University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) and wired Internet
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and a virtual front desk
  • 13 minutes by foot from Harvard University and a 2-minute drive from Harvard Square
As a guest of Ginkgo House on Harvard, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Ginkgo House on Harvard also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and express check-out.

This Cambridge inn is smoke free.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
Property Registration Number C0344430491

Property is also known as

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

Ginkgo House on Harvard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

thomas, Flower Mound

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Too many rules, lack of modern conveniences (ie TV), old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to lay your head in a quiet serene environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Convenient to MIT and Harvard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived, everything was really well. Nancy was there to greet me and it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold, Prairie Village

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly management.

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love a soft feeling of this place and can't wait to come back in a few months.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B Schwartz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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….
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet boutique hotel in Cambridge—I was met with a warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023