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Top Hotels in Gainesville

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AC Hotel Gainesville Downtown

Famous for: A modern University of Florida-area hotel known for its rooftop pool, AC Lounge and campus-side location.

Modern Midtown Gainesville hotel by UF with rooftop pool, tapas-style lounge, fitness center and easy walks to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Business travelers University visitors Solo travelers

Best Western Gateway Grand

Famous for: Complimentary breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool beside Gainesvilleโ€™s I-75 corridor.

Best Western Gateway Grand pairs free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi with an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar near I-75 in northwest Gainesville.

Road trippers University of Florida visitors Families

Camellia Rose Inn

Famous for: A historic Gainesville whole-home rental with seven king en-suite bedrooms and broad wrap-around porches.

Historic-district Gainesville whole-home rental with seven king en-suite rooms, wraparound porches, apartments, and space for groups of 16.

Couples multigenerational families wedding groups

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

Famous for: Warm DoubleTree cookie welcomes, an outdoor pool, on-site dining, and easy access to I-75 and UF.

Full-service southwest Gainesville hotel near I-75 with outdoor pool, fitness center, on-site dining, terrace, and University of Florida access.

Business travelers University of Florida visitors Families with kids

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Famous for: Included hot breakfast and 5:30 Kickback, plus suites, an outdoor pool and hot tub near I-75.

Three-star Gainesville hotel near I-75 with free hot breakfast, 5:30 Kickback, suites, outdoor pool, hot tub and free parking.

Families University of Florida visitors Road trippers

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Famous for: A downtown Gainesville stay with complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool, fitness center and walkable cultural attractions.

Downtown Gainesville hotel with hot breakfast, outdoor pool and fitness center, steps from the Hippodrome, Bo Diddley Plaza and museums.

University of Florida visitors families business travelers

Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel

Famous for: A campus-side Gainesville hotel known for its rooftop pool, University of Florida access and flexible event facilities.

Campus-side Gainesville hotel opposite UF, with a rooftop pool, fitness facilities, breakfast service, parking and meeting space for Gator stays.

University of Florida visitors Gator game weekend travelers conference attendees

Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

Famous for: Kitchen-equipped suites, a saltwater pool, and practical extended stays near Gainesvilleโ€™s leading medical campuses.

All-suite Gainesville hotel near UF Health, with kitchen-equipped rooms, complimentary breakfast, a saltwater pool, laundry and BBQ patio.

Medical Visitors Business Travelers Families

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Famous for: Contemporary lake-view stays beside UF Health, with Italian furnishings, upscale dining and hospital-complex shuttle service.

Hotel ELEO near UF Health in Gainesville pairs Italian-furnished rooms, lake views, a 24-hour gym and Covey Kitchen + Cocktails dining.

Medical travelers University of Florida visitors Couples

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe, an IHG Hotel

Famous for: A contemporary Celebration Pointe stay with HUE dining, pool access, events space, and fast I-75 connections.

A 140-room Celebration Pointe hotel with HUE Restaurant & Bar, outdoor pool, event spaces, and easy I-75 access in Gainesville.

Business travelers Couples Families

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Famous for: A contemporary downtown Gainesville base near the Hippodrome Theatre, Depot Park, museums, restaurants, and University of Florida.

Contemporary downtown Gainesville hotel near the Hippodrome, Depot Park and UF, with flexible rooms, lobby dining and 24-hour service.

University of Florida visitors business travelers families

Sweetwater Branch Inn Lodging & Events

Famous for: Restored Victorian lodging, leafy gardens, outdoor pool time, breakfast, and afternoon wine receptions in downtown Gainesville.

Victorian inn near downtown Gainesville with distinctive rooms, garden paths, an outdoor pool, breakfast, and afternoon wine receptions.

Couples University of Florida visitors Wedding guests

TownePlace Suites Gainesville Northwest

Famous for: Kitchen-equipped extended-stay suites, complimentary breakfast, an outdoor pool, and convenient I-75 access in Gainesville.

TownePlace Suites Gainesville Northwest offers kitchen-equipped suites, free breakfast, a pool and gym near I-75 and UF in Gainesville.

Business travelers Families Extended-stay guests
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