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Ginkgo House on Harvard

Property class: 3
Guesthouse within easy reach of Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Ginkgo House on Harvard offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and wired Internet. Also, Boston University and Harvard Square are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Central Square Station is only 8 minutes on foot.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Bath or shower
  • Gas grill(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Hairdryer
The current price is AU$427
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Classic Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Doble Room

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a bedside lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

Standard Doble Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Private Studio Suite

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, a clock, a framed picture, and a floral carpet.

Private Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Private Family Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a patterned rug, a cityscape painting, and a door with a curtain.

Private Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
288 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harvard Art Museums - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 23 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 38 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 41 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 at H Mart - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Life Alive - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cantab Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ginkgo House on Harvard

  • Ginkgo House on Harvard offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and wired Internet. Also, Boston University and Harvard Square are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Central Square Station is only 8 minutes on foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

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
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Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Gas barbecue grills

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 on-site parking

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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 on-site casino at Ginkgo House on Harvard?

No, this guest house 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 12 minutes' walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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