Mid-Cambridge stay.Your stay at this Mid-Cambridge inn places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Boston University - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Central Square Station - 8 min walk
Union Square Station - 19 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 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 near Harvard University in Cambridge
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.
19 guestrooms or units
Dry cleaning
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
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.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
Property amenities
Family friendly
Microwave
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
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Detached shared bathroom
Hair dryer
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.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
thomas, Flower Mound
Travelled with partner
22 Aug 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.