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Ginkgo House on Harvard

3.0 star property
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Front of property
Reception
Standard Doble Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Private Studio Suite | Living area
Microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster oven

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Map
288 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, 02139
  • Harvard University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬
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Room options

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

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

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Standard Doble Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Doble Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Private Studio Suite

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room With Share Bath

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 on-site. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Ginkgo House on Harvard offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. This Cambridge inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi 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 baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board 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 Wi-Fi (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 3-minute drive from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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 3-star 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 transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

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 on-site 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. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The house was so comfortable!! And the staff was super friendly! Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsuyoshi

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Safe and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners super kind and very accommodating. Space was clean, quiet, and in a super convenient spot. Was able to get to Boston by train with the train stop being only an 8 minute walk away. Will be coming back with my family one day. 10/10 recommend. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BIN HA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, walking distance from Harvard University, quiet and safe neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Spring City

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yingjian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property in a convenient but quiet neighborhood. Nicely kept interior, very clean. A bit poor sound proof so it gets noisy if someone talks or walks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Man Yee

Liked: Amenities
The inn was walking distance to Harvard and local restaurants and markets. It was very clean and peaceful and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, peaceful and staff member, Nancy was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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