Alachua County Spa Hotels

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.

Located in Gainesville, Sweetwater Branch Inn is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. This bed & breakfast is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this bed & breakfast consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.