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Located in Cambridge, a 8-minute walk from Inman Square, Ginkgo House on Harvard provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Popular points of interest nearby include John F. Kennedy Park, Harvard Square and Brattle Theatre. The property is 500 yards from the city center and a 11-minute walk from Central Square Theatre. At the inn, every room includes a desk. Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Popular points of interest near Ginkgo House on Harvard include Harvard University, Peabody Museum and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Logan Airport is 5.6 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
High score for Cambridge
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fratzke
    United States of America United States of America
    Very cute B&B. The staff were super nice and helpful. It’s kept very clean and so convenient to check in and out on your own time.
  • Eugenia
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is great Very clean. Coffee and snacks provided
  • Bene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was absolutely spotless and quite big, very quiet and comfortable, mattress was a bit too soft for me, but not a deal breaker. Very charming old Victorian house, very well renovated, staff was excellent! Just a bit expensive though...but it...
  • Williams
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful, historic home in a quiet neighborhood that provided a wonderful night’s rest.
  • Travellingelia
    Singapore Singapore
    Clean, cozy, elegant, well appointed, great location, feels like being home
  • Cecile
    France France
    Personnel extrêmement gentil et disponible, chambre spacieuse et confortable dans une très belle maison. On a l'impression d'être à la maison!
  • Fasar80
    Italy Italy
    La struttura è una tradizionale villa di legno dell'800: quando si entra dentro sembra di entrare in un film dell'epoca. Lo staff è super cordiale e ospitale, la zona è super tranquilla: ci vivrei. Non è vicinissimo al centro di Boston, ma in...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • I will be flying in on a Sunday but flight lands at 4pm, thus, I may not arrive to hotel until 6pm or 7pm depending on transportation. Will someone be at front desk that late on a Sunday for me to check in?

    We have self check-in at our hotel, but we do have staff on site should you need any assistance with check in. Please let us know if there's anything else we can help you with. Thank you.
    Answered on 2 May 2024
  • Hi, my husband made a reservation and he cancelled before date. How long the refund will take place? Thanks

    Dear guest, thank you for our inquiry. You should have already received your refund by now. It usually takes 2 - 4 weeks for the refund to appear.
    Answered on 30 May 2024

Area info

Amenities of Ginkgo House on Harvard
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
Ginkgo House on Harvard takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ginkgo House on Harvard of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Ginkgo House on Harvard

  • The prices at Ginkgo House on Harvard may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Ginkgo House on Harvard is 1,500 feet from the center of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ginkgo House on Harvard offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Ginkgo House on Harvard include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Family
      • Studio
      • Apartment
    • Check-in at Ginkgo House on Harvard is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.