The Best Hotels in Gainesville, FL

The Best Hotels in Gainesville, FL
Visitors to Gainesville, Florida, come for a variety of outdoor activities including water sports, hiking, bicycling and climbing. They attend sporting events and participate in programs at the University of Florida. Whether you're rooting for the Gators or visiting family, the best hotels in Gainesville are centrally located and reasonably priced.

Sleep Inn & Suites

The Sleep Inn & Suites in Gainesville was recommended by all of the guests who reviewed this hotel on Travelocity. Reviewers are most impressed with the clean rooms, the strict no smoking policy ($200 cleaning fee) and the friendly staff.

Sleep Inn & Suites
4110 S.W. 40th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-4145
sleepinn.com/hotel/fl883

Hampton Inn

In September, 2009, the readers of the Gainesville Sun gave the Hampton Inn the highest rating of any hotel in Gainesville. Amenities include a complimentary hot breakfast and beverage area, a fitness center, free high-speed Internet access and a swimming pool. The Hampton Inn is conveniently located near the Gainesville Raceway and the University of Florida.

Hampton Inn
4225 S.W. 40th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 371-4171
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The University Hotel

The Holiday Inn University Center-University Hotel was awarded a Green Lodging designation by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Adjacent to the University of Florida, it hosts a rooftop swimming pool and easy access to sporting events at the University. The hotel's commitment to preserving natural resources is evident in its energy-efficient appliances, water conservation measures, attention to indoor air quality, and education of staff and guests.

Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center Hotel
1250 W. University Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32601
(877) 863-4780
theuniversityhotel.com

Article Written By Lisa Russell

Lisa Russell has been a freelance writer since 1998. She's been published in "Rethinking Everything Magazine," "Playdate" and "Home Educator's Family Times." She has a professional background in education, cosmetology and the restaurant industry. Russell studied early childhood education at Antelope Valley College, and is pursuing a degree in law.

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