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Internet problems were unacceptable! Unreliable internet! Neither bedside lamp worked. Plugs next to beds were so tired/loose that cell phone chargers would not work on one side of the bed and had to be plugged in across the room (not unusual for built-in outlets in headboards in hotels, sadly). To call these ”suites” while possibly legally accurate, seemed quite an exaggeration in my humble opinion - yes, they included a microwave, fridge, silverware, dishes, and a two-burner stove installed in the very same hallway entry area of any typical (smaller) hotel room -- but no extra sitting area that you would expect of a ”suite” designation or as is common in a Home2 Suites hotel (think typical hotel room with 4-foot counter-top-area wth kitchen cabinets for dishes, stove, a 5-foot tall junior-sized fridge), installed in any hotel room you've ever stayed in before. If you don't ask for housekeeping BEFORE 9 a.m., they refuse to provide it that day! Seemed arbitrary. Similarly, Breakfast is from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. hard stop. .The staff was generally disinterested, dismissive, and unhelpful (with a few exceptions). I asked a housekeeper for something small, and the response was: ”no.” Surprising response in a Marriott. I write these reviews more for myself so I know which hotels I've stayed at in an area and which ones to avoid in the future. I will not stay at this property again -- there are many lower-priced options in the area, and this was the MOST expensive hotel of them all. I expected more from a Marriott, and certainly from the most expensive hotel in the area -- which was why I chose it, hoping for an ”elevated” experience on a two-day trip with family.

We stayed here 4 days. This is substandard compared to others in the area. Housecleaning only comes by every FIVE days, so trash piles up if you don’t take it out yourself. Pillows were completely flat, the soap scum in the tub was so thick I could write my name in it, and there was mold in the ceiling in the bathroom. When we checked out we checked under the bed to make sure we hadn’t left anything and found a pair of socks and a solo cup that clearly didn’t belong to us. The fridge was leaky unless it was cranked all the way to freezing max, and finally, found a drop of blood on the boxspring (as part of that checkout look). Blech. All this coupled with no breakfast and honestly not cheap, I will not stay here again. Pros: front desk staff are very nice. There are better options!!!

I enjoyed this hotel for its spaciousness and it's bathtub. So many hotels now don't provide bathtubs and I'm just not a shower girl. We could not find an ice machine. The rooms are suites with a full refrigerator in them. However our ice in the fridge was turned off, so it took a long while to get any ice. When we got in our room, it was freezing inside. I had to sit on the couch with my jacket on and the extra blanket on me to get warm. It finally warmed up.

We are not only Diamond members but also frequent guests at this particular Hilton. There was an issue with our AC leaking and we tried to reach out to the front desk staff. When they told us it was fixed but wasn’t, Danielle took the issue into her own hands. Kindly moved us to a new room close by and personally made sure we were taken care of. Thank you Danielle again for making sure, in these uncertain times, your guests were personally handled and your follow up was exemplary!! For those higher-ups, Danielle is a total asset to the Hilton team!! Because of employees like her, we will be back!

GREAT SERVICE, GREAT LOCATION… After having the WORSE experience in the Hampton Inn few minutes before from the one at downtown Gainesville . This one change the bad experience into a Great one as normal Hilton experience, when we arrived the front desk attendant was VERY Welcoming with a smile and Super nice…. After me asking for a room she immediately asked if we were Hilton Honor Members and we told her YES..We were VERY tired and Very happy we found this Hotel…In the morning after having a Great breakfast (fresh and great taste). At checkout the front desk attendant was VERY Nice with a smile.. We are definitely coming back to this location..LOVE THE EXPERIENCE….

There are two supermarkets such as target on the side of the hotel, including McDonald's, a Vietnamese restaurant and several American restaurants. Opposite the hotel is the school gate near the business school. The hotel is quite quiet and the stay is quite satisfactory. . . . . .

The Residence Inn Gainesville hotel is located east off I 75 from SW Archer Road. We are located 0.5 miles from Celebration Pointe and Butler North, 2 miles from the University of Florida, 4 miles from UF Health Shands and Ben Hill Griffin The Swamp Stadium and 5 miles from downtown Gainesville. Enjoy our Gainesville hotels complementary hotel wide Wi Fi, breakfast and parking. Unwind after a busy day in one of our spacious studio, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom suites providing a comfortable home away from home for single nights or extended stays. Every suite includes plush Marriott bedding, full kitchens complete with a dinette, a living room with a sleeper sofa, a flat-screen HDTV, and a work desk. Our hotel in Gainesville FL features a meeting room, 24 hour business center, 24 hour market, 24 hour fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor putting green, outdoor patio with BBQ grill and a roaring fire pit.

We were very tired after driving for 2 days and decided to stay an extra night in Gainesville. We saw your hotel and decided to try it. We were very pleased by everything. The staff were so courteous and nice - the room was very nice with great amenities - and the breakfast was outstanding! Cereal and yogurt are usually my favs, but the biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage caught my attention. Delicious! There was yummy blueberry muffins and coffee to top off breakfast. What a treat! We would definitely stay with you again! I've also been telling our friends how wonderful HOM is!

We learned about Drury Inns from a customer of ours. She raved and raved so we had to give it a try. We had a trip planned and needed a half-way point to stay at. Location was right off of I75 so very convenient. The lobby was immaculate and the front desk people were super nice and helpful. We got there right when the dinner/happy hour was starting and were very pleased with that as well! Lots of great choices at breakfast too! The room we stayed in was immaculate and the beds were super comfy. Tried to book a room for another trip yesterday but, sadly, they were full and we had to stay at another place.

With a stay at Kampus Inn by OYO Gainesville - University Area in Gainesville, you'll be a 5-minute drive from University of Florida and 7 minutes from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Thomas Center.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.