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Ginkgo House on Harvard
3 stars

Ginkgo House on Harvard

288 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
Cambridge, MA
See location+1 617 858 0882
From
$128
Cheapest

rate per night

8.7
Very good
based on 17 reviews
17 reviews
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Nightly total
Standard room
Classic room
Superior room

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Overview

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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 onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. 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.
Rating
8.7
Very good
Based on 17 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Ginkgo House on Harvard

  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • Car rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • No smoking
  • Air-conditioned

Basics

  • Body soap
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Kitchen

  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Tumble dryer

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Private entrance

Outdoor

  • Grill
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack
  • Sofa bed

General

  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Car rental
  • Express check-out

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Workspace

  • Desk

Dining

  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Health and safety

  • Cleaning products

Reviews of Ginkgo House on Harvard

8.7
Very good
17 verified ratings
Wonderful
8
Very good
7
Good
1
Okay
0
Fair
1
Mediocre
0
Poor
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Location

288 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

What's nearby

  • Central Square0.3 mi
  • Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts0.6 mi
  • MIT Museum0.6 mi
  • Harvard Book Store0.6 mi
  • Harvard Square0.8 mi
  • Harvard University0.8 mi
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History0.8 mi
  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences0.8 mi
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology0.9 mi
  • Kendall Square0.9 mi
  • Fort Washington0.9 mi
  • American Repertory Theater1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Ginkgo House on Harvard

Low season

January

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

$474

Average price (weekend night)

$251
Cheapest month to stay with an average 66% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 94% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Ginkgo House on Harvard

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Ginkgo House on Harvard

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Ginkgo House on Harvard, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Ginkgo House on Harvard, plan to stay on a Saturday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Ginkgo House on Harvard was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $548, while the most expensive was $548.
  • How long should you stay at Ginkgo House on Harvard? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Ginkgo House on Harvard

  • Where is Ginkgo House on Harvard located?

    Ginkgo House on Harvard is located at 288 Harvard Street in Mid-Cambridge, 0.4 miles from the center of Cambridge. Central Square is the closest landmark to Ginkgo House on Harvard.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ginkgo House on Harvard?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Ginkgo House on Harvard.

  • How far is Ginkgo House on Harvard from the airport?

    Ginkgo House on Harvard is 4.6 miles from Boston Logan Intl. Ginkgo House on Harvard is 12 miles from Bedford Hanscom Field.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Ginkgo House on Harvard hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Ginkgo House on Harvard in Cambridge and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Ginkgo House on Harvard and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Ginkgo House on Harvard.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.9

Distance to city center

0.4 mi

Nearest Airport

Boston Logan Intl

Distance to airport

4.9 mi