The staff is always friendly. This location finally upgraded…read moretheir coffee in the lobby which is great. If they could just figure out how to offer alternative milk options (oat milk please) it would be even better. As an IHG member, it's nice to get added perks and points for each stay.

Recently enjoyed a two night stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Gainesville…read more The room was spacious and beyond the king bed was furnished with a chaise lounge and desk. The bathroom had a tub/shower as well as plenty of counter space for all your makeup and hair tools. For clothing storage there was a dresser and an armoire where you could hang a few items and place your shoes. The room was carpeted (which is not my favorite) and had very little spare floor space (I typically like to do yoga in my hotel room while traveling--that said, they did have a gym that had plenty of room). The bed was comfortable (as were the pillows!). I didn't make use of it but the outdoor pool looked a delight! Get to it!

We had a room block here a couple of weekends ago for our wedding. The staff members were great in…read morethe planning process and allowed us to bring welcome bags for our guests. Our guests enjoyed being greeted with free popcorn, as well as the free breakfast, appetizers (more like a meal), and soda. They even offer free alcoholic drinks for those of age. Nice hotel for families and those trying to save money on eating out.

1st time staying at a Drury and we had a great experience!…read more Pros - Location: right off interstate, across the street from any food and department stores (target and Walmart) and Car Chargers that you would need. Spacious and Comfy Suite - large size for family of 4 and very clean! Food - good variety of free food for breakfast and kickback (5:30pm). We tried both and were very happy! Great option for those who want a larger room, convenient location with good portion (free) food!

Stayed 2 nights with family. Hotel is immaculate, in a very good and quiet location. Staff were…read morehelpful, especially the breakfast servers. A couple negatives - noise from persons shuffling around above us was noticeable during the day; pull-out sofa bed was uncomfortable.

The buffet breakfast here was amazing, with very friendly employees restocking food efficiently and…read moreoffering to clean your trash from the table once you finished eating. Some of my favorites were the Chobani yogurt, bagels with cream cheese, and turkey and veggie sausages. They even offered to make me some on days when only pork sausages were available in the buffet. The front desk employees were also very friendly, and they answered the phone quickly anytime I called from the room. The gym was very small but luckily not too busy anytime I went. The air conditioning in the room worked very well. The beds were a little too firm for my liking. The room interior was updated and felt comfortable. The location was my biggest qualm. You had to walk down and up a steep hill to access any local restaurants or stores by foot. Fine by me, but that may be hard for anyone with mobility issues and also uncomfortable during warmer muggier days. The options around the hotel were also limited, with mostly fast food restaurants and chain restaurants.

Another review I swore I wrote. Even thought we reside in Ocala, we have stayed here twice in the…read morepast year when my husband had to depart or arrive at Gainesville Regional Airport. We have stayed at another hotel in the past but it is not part of the Hilton brand. Both times we stayed here, the weather was colder. The first time, we used the fire pit outside and the fireplace in the lobby was on but not the recent visit. I was looking forward to that. We had a digital key and I arrived prior to hubs, with no issues. The room was clean but there were no regular coffee kcups- just tea and decaf. I unfortunately did not notice that until the morning but was smart enough to bring my own. I used the shower first, which the cold water was almost non existent. If I turned the dial maybe to the 11 o'clock dial, it was not scolding my skin. The water also felt very slimy, which I believe means the water was soft. We had credits to use so after I picked up hubs, we went to the bar in the lobby for a couple of drinks. There was only one employee working and he was super busy. There were a lot of patrons there so we ordered drinks from him in between him taking care of others. We were enjoying ourselves lounging in the lobby and were able to order a second round. Their lobby is very nice and cozy. We requested a late checkout when we were done and told 1pm. Hubs paid in advance for the breakfast so we headed there around 10am. When we checked at the front desk, one of the breakfast staff informed us they did not have much food left. I thought that was messed up because breakfast is not included so there should be plenty of stock. The kitchen dude cooked us up some eggs and bacon, which I think was the last of what they had. We also checked with the desk to assure we had the late checkout, to which the employee gave us an earlier time. We then reiterated what was given to us the previous night and he put it in the computer. Shockingly, housekeeping knocked on the door of course at noon and we had to tell them again. We do like this hotel and will consider this location the next time we stay in Gainesville but will not pay for the breakfast and I will have to check immediately entering the room for supplies. The staff were professional and friendly so that is always a positive attribute.

**UPDATE** After speaking to customer service, they DID credit me some hilton rewards point. So…read morethey DID make up for the stay. Grateful for that** Immediately upon arrival there were young kids playing baseball in parking lot, parents got upset that I wanted to get through to park car...that was the beginning of the end...went in to check in and noticed they were hosting A LOT of kids baseball players. I asked if I left and didnt check if if they'd NOT charge me as I didnt want to stay in a Hilton with a lot of screaming obnoxious kids. Clerk said that NO they WOULD still charge me. OOOOOK then. Then mid conversation with desk girl, some rude dude stumbles up to the front desk asking where the bar is. Front desk cuts off my conversation and tells him where to go to meet his friends. Like what?! You're checking me in...why cater to that type of person when you're already dealing with a guest? There were limited rooms available so I was on first floor. The room itself was great...except mini frig didn't work (apparently common in gainesville) However, within minutes of being in room with door shut I could hear and feel the thumping music and kids screaming. I was there on a BUSINESS trip. I detest thumping foul music to begin with but especially at a HILTON! I expect more than that. I've never had this problem or any problem at any other Hilton other than now the 2 in Gainesville. I was advised by the front desk that "quiet time" starts at 11pm. That's pure insanity and totally unacceptable. In the morning when I checked out the gentleman that was at front desk asked how my stay was. I replied "awful" He wanted to know why. I proceeded to explain and he made excuses the entire time. Told me "That's Gainesville. A sports community." blah blah blah. I don't care if it's Gainesville or anywhere else, when I go to a Hilton I expect peace, quiet, quality otherwise I could stay at a grotesque Motel 8 or some nasty place. Ironically though I've now stayed at 2 different Hiltons in Gainesville and apparently "it IS Gainesville" equates to low quality, substandard service and accommodations. The other hilton was gross/nasty/maintenance issues but quiet...The Garden Inn Hilton was opposite...clean but loud, rude and obnoxious. After this stay, I've decided I will no longer be doing business in Gainesville because it's apparent that the Hilton's there don't meet my expectations like they do in Ormond Beach, Daytona and other areas. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY and wish I had driven the 300+ miles home when I was done with my client on Saturday instead of staying...had I known how bad it was going to be, I'd have gone ahead and lost my $170 for the night and driven straight back. TOTAL FAIL on Hilton.

We have stayed at this hotel many times since 2017. The day manager is nice as well as the night…read morecrew. The restaurant can get rowdy on Friday and Saturday nights, I mean it is in a college town. The rooms are clean and if you need something they are very accommodating. The Hotel is near Sam's and not far from Walmart so that is convenient. We always try to get a room on the the top floor away from the elevator so we hear as little noise as possible. We will stay again the next time we are in town. Our stay this time is 16 days...

This Homewood Suites is located in a very convenient area where pretty much everything you need is…read morewithin 30 minutes including numerous parks. They keep the front area and dining room clean and offer tea and coffee throughout the day and evening times. They do have an outside pool and gym available. The rooms have a full size refrigerator and microwave which I appreciate. The downside is the trash builds up quickly outside room doors and near the elevators. The waste baskets in the rooms are way too small. Because of this people are putting their trash outside their rooms so housekeeping will pick them up or they put them near the completely full trash bins near the elevators. My niece had a room on the 4th floor and said someone had put out dirty baby diapers that stunk up the elevator area badly. With that said, when she brought this up to the front desk they addressed it quickly. It's just sad that housekeeping or maintenance didn't notice all the trash. I was on the 3rd floor and someone had their trash outside their door for two days with no pick up. I asked for extra trash bags since my bins were so full. My toilet started not flushing correctly as the flap was not closing completely on my last night. It worked like one out of three times. I could have called to ask it get replaced but I only had one more night and figured by the time they got to it I would have checked out. At night even though the A/C was on 68 degrees the suite felt warm. During the day it was freezing when it was on 68 degrees but at night it was a little uncomfortable to sleep in at least for me.

This is the best Marriott in the area. Great service. Clean. Up to date. Everything you need for a…read morepleasant stay! Katina was amazing! She waved her magic wand and my room was ready early. She was always helpful and pleasant as well! Thanks Katina! Dane is the best dressed Residence Inn manager. But, more importantly, he always checked on things in a very professional manner. Thanks Dane! Veronica has a great smile and is very helpful. Thank you Veronica from a frequent traveler! We will be back! Life is good with Residence Inn in Gainesville!

Ok I'll start with the good... the breakfast was nice, clean and good choices. The pool was decent,…read moreclean enough and could use a refurbish, but nice to have there. The staff we met was kind and polite! Now the really... and I mean REALLY bad stuff.. our room was disgusting. Not vacuumed, the sink had food in it, the fridge had a lone hotdog. There were fingerprints and stains on all surfaces. The toilet paper in the bathroom had brown feces looking residue on it. Yeah. There was trash under all the beds and get this, we found a VAPE. Yeah, and I was with my kids. It's a shame because this is a nice area and a nice hotel, but it was not kept up with cleanliness. I would not stay here again.

We have Cat and this hotel is just perfect for ppl with animals. Front desk friendly and helpful…read more They have few rules but its ok. Our room was clean, bath didnt drain that well but hot water quick with good pressure. Fridge not cooling that much but for few drinks and snack good enough. Beds actually comfy. Pillows for sure. Its not far for Target or Walmart. Right of the I-75. Good hotel for good money.

Bugs everywhere. We turned the key back in 5 minutes after entering our room and seeing dead bugs,…read moresticky yellow residue on the bathroom door frame, alive bugs crawling on the night stand next to the bed, and bugs crawling on the floor. You pay for what you get with this place. These bugs were most if not all German cockroaches. For those unfamiliar these bugs are a result of lack of cleanliness. "They reproduce rapidly, carry bacteria, and their droppings can trigger allergies, making them a significant health concern." Almost seemed like housekeeping didn't clean the floor before we got in but I'm sure there's just too many bugs for housekeeping to keep up with at this point. It's past the point of INFESTATION.

The Home2 Gainesville is located conveniently close to the University of Florida campus. The hotel…read moreis small but intimate with only about five or six floors. The great part about the Home2 brand is that all rooms are suites. Who doesn't like some extra space while traveling? The rooms were nicely decorated although they could be modernized a little bit. The rooms have a choice of two queens or a king sized bed along with a sofa that turns into a sofa bed. There is also a closet, desk, and kitchenette area in the rooms. The bathrooms are spacious and very clean as well. I loved that this hotel had complimentary breakfast in the morning. They had many options from egg sandwiches to gluten free oatmeal. I loved that they catered to every palate. The Home2 is a wonderful place to stay in the Gainesville area at an affordable price!

I'll start by saying the lady who was new and checked me in was very friendly. This in no way…read morereflects her. Me wife and son stayed here one night while traveling through the area. We chose this hotel due to price reviews and looked nice in pics. It also had a 1 bedroom suite that had a pull out sofa in living room so didn't need to get to rooms since our son is an adult and didn't want out to all cram into one room with two beds. The lobby looked nice and made our way to room. Dropped off luggage and went to eat. Upon our return we noticed there were only three pillows in the room and they were on the smaller side. I went down to ask for more pillows and was told they didn't have any since they were all locked up in housekeeping and they left at 5. It was 530. She the proceeded to tell me she could give me a blanket to use????? I told her there were 3 adults and only 3 pillows and she to recent neck and shoulder surgery I needed to prop myself up so asked her if she could ask manager to open housekeeping. She informed me they were also gone. I then asked if she could get some from a vacant room and she said she would ask manager. She went into the back and a couple minutes later came out with two more pillows and said this was all they could do. Wait so you did have some??? You lied??? How many more were back there??? I went back to room very irritated and was informed there was no sheets or blankets for the pull out. Mind you none in room. Went back down and got those. Thinking this place had worse service than the motel 6 I stayed in 20 years ago I then discovered there was a smell of sewage coming from toilet. Due to what time it was and how tired we were from traveling we just put seat down and shut the doors. Stay away from this place. Pay more it's worth it trust me. In all honesty I would take a 6 over this place.

Updating my review here! My family consistently enjoys booking a stay here whenever we come to…read moreGainesville because this is a reliable hotel. We are always pleased with our stays at Staybridge in Gainesville! The location is perfect as you are in a close proximity to plenty of shopping, restaurants, and more. It is also only about a 10min drive from UF's campus, allowing you to be a good distance away from all the hub-bub of the university area. The service is excellent and every employee is extremely pleasant and welcoming. I am always pleased with their breakfast offerings as it is well stocked with plenty of options. The breakfast area is also kept very clean, which is always appreciated. This particular Staybridge also offers very nice amenities such as a pool area, patio space, basketball course, and a decent sized workout space. And of course, the rooms are just as nice as the rest of the property! If you are visiting Gainesville, for a short or long period, I would highly recommend booking your stay here. You won't be disappointed!

Got amazing experience stayed at this hotel. Great location right at the center of Gainesville…read more Good amenities if you are at extended long stay; fitness center, free laundry, pool, picnic areas, and hot tub. Clean, ample size of parking lots and great hotel staff. Shot out to hotel staff; everyone is very friendly and courteous. Plenty food of choice at breakfast time; there is something for everyone. This location also has social hours every Wednesdays evening where they serves finger foods, local beers on draft and wine. Well if you are coming to Gainesville, now you know where to stay. You're welcome.

I choose to stay at Hotel Eleo because it is right there next to the hospital. The shuttle is…read morealways available to take me there and pick me back up. The staff if amazing. The valet guys are great. The restaurant staff is great with recommendations on what food and drinks to order. And what is really great is that they have a patient/family room rate.

I really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Eleo. We originally planned on staying one night…read more However, after a long day of touring the school we went returned for second night. That's how much we loved our stay! The hotel is about. 5 min drive to campus; within walking distance to the Cancer/Trauma Center. It is very modern, clean and quiet. The staff at the front desk and valet were very courteous, professional and helpful. We never had to wait to get the car, once we txt they always had our car ready to go. The rooms were spotless, the platform beds were comfortable and the shower was the highlight for our family. We were only traveling with one kiddo so the room was of good size for the three of us. We decided to try the Pure Filtered room with a view in our second night. It was nice, I loved seeing the fountains light up at night. The hotel also seems to be dog friendly as I saw a couple of guests with their pets. They have a nice trail around the lake as well. For certain, Hotel Eleo will be my go to when visiting UF this year.