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About the Hotel

288 Harvard St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, MA 02139

Rooms & Amenities

Ginkgo House on Harvard offers air-conditioned rooms with private entrances in Cambridge's Central Square district. Rooms include a tea/coffee maker, flat-screen TV, and parquet floors. Some feature kitchenettes with microwaves. The studio has a private bathroom, refrigerator, and a futon. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests.

Dining & Breakfast

A shared kitchen is available for guest use. Breakfast includes sweet and savory options, served in the dining area or as grab-and-go. Nearby eateries include Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean, both within walking distance.

Leisure & Recreation

The property has a garden and a plunge pool. Guests can access Blue Bike stations one block away for rides along the Charles River. Harvard Stadium and the Head of the Charles Regatta are nearby.

Location & Transport

The inn is 500 meters from Cambridge city center and 0.5 km from Central Square. Harvard University is a 9-minute walk, and Logan Airport is 10 km away. The nearest subway station is a 7-minute walk. Limited free parking is available with advance reservation.

Services & Accessibility

High-speed Wi-Fi is provided throughout. Adjustable standing desks are available in select rooms. The property has an ADA-optimized sitemap for easy navigation. Push notifications for mobile app users can be disabled in device settings.

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Getting around

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City Centre
Cambridge600 m
Airports
Logan (BOS) 9.7 km
Worcester Regional (ORH) 74.2 km
Train
Yawkey 2.6 km
Back Bay 3.5 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

288 Harvard St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, MA 02139
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288 Harvard St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, MA 02139
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