With a stay at Ginkgo House on Harvard in Cambridge (Mid-Cambridge), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. .This inn is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Northeastern University and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Fenway Park.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 3 min drive
Boston University - 4 min drive
Fenway Park - 5 min drive
Getting around
Central Square Station - 8 min walk
Union Square Station - 19 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive
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
Inn in Cambridge, near Harvard University
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out.
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 transportation
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 washroom
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Smoke-free property
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
Microwave
Oven
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster oven
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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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
Property Registration Number C0344430491
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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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
Traveled with partner
Aug 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Too many rules, lack of modern conveniences (ie TV), old
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.
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.
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….
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.