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.

Decent and super convenient hotel in the vicinity of University of Florida. Easy valet, nice room…read moreand an efficient staff.

Excellent bed and breakfast. Super clean and the antique…read moredecor is beautiful. Delicious breakfast and assortment of snacks and beverages throughout the day and evening. Great location near the University or amazing and unique unique place to stay while traveling. Friendly and professional staff. Delicious cuisine nearby in the Gainesville historic district. Highly recommended.

I've stayed at the fanciest of hotels but nothing comes close to a nice b&b. There's just something…read moreabout the atmosphere and closeness and homeliness of well run b&b that adds to a night away. From the street, Camellia Rose appears to be a well maintained historic looking building. It's a pretty decent size with a nice yard and water fountain out front as well as nice parking. When we arrived, Mrs Pat met us at the door and welcomed us in. She showed us around and scheduled a time for breakfast. She told us to call if we needed anything and was very sweet. We went to a ballgame and had dinner and then went to Rockeys in town before heading back. When we got back we immediately got in the big jacuzzi tub. (We stayed in anticipation). There's bathing salt provided which made it even better. The temperature and water pressure was great, everything was very clean and taken care of. There were a lot of little details that made the room even better. The bed was comfy- my honey didn't want to get up the next morning due to how soft the bed was. I ended up getting him up and we went and got coffee and sat out front for a few minutes before breakfast. Once it was served, we had fresh sweet fruit, some kind of egg dish that was my absolute favorite (the boyfriend stated I needed to "up my breakfast game" the next time I cooked haha), sausage, and a really good pumpkin bread that I could barely eat because I was so full. We refilled our coffee and sat on the upper balcony for the rest of our stay which was relaxing. It was a little chilly but there was a small blanket in our room I could cover up in as I sipped my coffee. All in all a very great place to stay and we look forward to returning! PROS: - very quiet and relaxing; not like a hotel room where people are yelling in the halls randomly - Excellent breakfast that will have you extra full and ready for the day - I recommend definitely getting a room with the big tub. I would stay in it all day with a book if I could - clean and well maintained - quick uber/drive away from everything - great patio to relax in the mornings or nights

Herlong Mansion review: Her (Kim, the owner) website states…read morethat the Mansion is the "most eloquent bed and breakfast in Florida". So that coupled with a $386 price tag for one night gave me great expectations. Right out of the gatem the trumped-up antique piano was a bomb. No self-respecting pianist worth their salt would be caught dead playing such an atrociously neglected and out of tune instrument. The website said we would be offered complementary wine or beer. Never happened. We paid extra $40 for two people in room, yet only one key. If you plan to sit at the table on the very hot (with no fans) balcony, take some cleaning wipes with you as it was filthy. The room door has a mounting for security chain, but no chain. The drapes just barely cover the glass on the windows. Disconcerting for sure. The wood floor is sticky beneath your bare feet. Yuck! Bathroom lighting is so poor you only hope you got your eyebrow pencil somewhere close to your eyebrows. The toilet is so low it must have been meant for children, oh wait, no children in the big house. Cheapest toilet paper ever, your fingers go right through it! The no slip strips on the bottom of the tub were loose and flying in the breeze. Safety first! A book about Floridian painters, antique or not, is only of value if one can actually turn the pages. When it is falling apart literally at the seams it is classified as junk! The cook, "E" was delightful and went above and beyond expectation. The layer of dust on every windowpane in the dining room was a little gross. Being old and decrepit does not qualify as "eloquent" , and is not worth the exorbitant price tag.

If you can forgive a little roughness around the edges, and you use the common areas, this can be a…read moregreat experience. If I could break down this Inn's features, I would give the room 2.5 stars, the common areas 4 stars, and the breakfast 4 stars. We met this couple from Atlanta and we had a great time getting to know them, so 5 stars for that. Now the 'needs improvement' area, the room (ours was the Dogwood). Floors boards were cupped, and both the doors to the shower and toilet would not close due to the house settling. The doors to the upstairs common balcony would not easily open and all the locks were damaged or missing. The saving grace was the bed was super comfy! Even with the issues with the room we do plan on returning.

I stayed here for a work trip and the room was absolutely nice. It was clean and cozy. It has a…read moregood location to UF campus if you're planning to visit otherwise parking is a little tough as they only do valet parking for $34 per night. Otherwise it has a nice view of campus and has a rooftop pool. I will definitely stop by again.

We were looking for a hotel close to the UF campus and this AC was perfect. We visited for one…read morenight on memorial day weekend and it was surprisingly quiet. The hotel staff were very kind, giving us a higher room floor for a better view and letting us freeze ice packs (since we have medicines that need to be kept cool) in their staff fridge. The valet even offered us nice cold water bottles on our way out. The hotel was very clean and modern. We had to look up a video to figure out how to work the fancy fridge in our room. Which had plenty of space and did not automatically charge you for opening the door, which I appreciate! The hotel also had a nice gym on the top floor and a rooftop pool that was small but looked perfect for cooling off in the heat. There were also great views of campus from the roof. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet which had lots of options to choose from (baked goods, cereals, hot food, fresh fruit). There was also a fancy espresso machine but no instructions on how to use it, which would have been helpful. They also had coffee and water stations in the lobby for anytime use. Our only other comment is that it would be nice to have a self park option, so that we did not have to rely on the valet. We would definitely stay here again.

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.

I was very disappointed in the attitude of the lady named Kia checking us in. My sister and I…read morewanted to change rooms, and were told there were no other rooms even though it showed a couple available as our room only had the 1 bed and a sofa.. my sister called the Hilton direct to talk to them and got some foreign lady who said the same, so needless to say we were stuck in the room. I wear earplugs so I didn't hear anything, but my sister said after or around midnight she was woken up by loud male voices directly outside our window. Had to call down to the desk. We were both very disappointed, you could not set the thermostat for the ac. It had to be 68 which made it too cold for me plus I have respiratory issues. Very very disappointed, Hilton is supposed to be top notch.. the room for 1 night was 185 dollars. I've paid less at other places and was more satisfied than there. Will not be back and Kia has an attitude

We had Mother's Day brunch 2026 at the Best Western Gateway in Gainesville and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience. The staff was excellent from the moment we arrived. As they escorted us to our table, they explained the layout and all the food options available, which was very helpful. They also provided table service for drinks and clearing plates, which made everything feel very organized and relaxing. The food was excellent -- the prime rib was absolutely delicious. I also loved that the desserts were bite-sized, so you could try a variety without overdoing it. The brunch was also very well priced, especially for the quality and variety offered, and they even had a kids buffet which was a nice touch for families. Overall, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a nice brunch outing.

We lived in Gainesville before BWGG was built, and have since moved. This is our 2nd stay since…read moremoving out of the area. Check-in was easy. The lobby was orderly and clean. A manager, Ari, was delightful, giving us a summary of what we are offered as guests of the hotel. Our room was #366, which we would soon discover was a handicap-accessible room. This was not a problem for us, but since my wife has a 25+ year history as a case manager for people with physical and mental challenges, she assessed the room and took joy in pointing out its deficiencies for the "definitely abled" population. The major one was how furniture placement creates challenges for a person who uses a wheelchair or motorized chair to access the bed. No way to climb, slide, or be lifted into the bed, certainly not around the sharp-cornered desk. Now, as for the bed itself. The mattress has seen its best days around 20 years ago. Springs can be felt easily, and if one shifts, the whole bed moves. And movement will be accompanied by sound effects, for a loose piece of metal flashing flaps noticeably underneath the bed, especially if one seeks to practice the finer arts of marital massage. But, hey, sound effects are freebies, right? Finally, the basic, handwritten "Do Not Touch" sign on the a/c unit, which blows loudly, even loudly enough to compete with Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2 on sound setting 25, is an interesting touch. The hotel needs a general update. As I said earlier, this is our second stay, and by comparison, it is about 2-3 stars lower than our last, back when we stayed here to celebrate my cousin Beau's wedding. But that is not Ari's fault; she is a delight.

This is our favorite stop on the way to GA and back to FL. The Natchez Suite is an incredible! The…read morehot tub jets will bring anyone back from the dead! We surely needed it after driving for 5 hours plus! It truly helped with our sciatica. Nan is such an incredible host! She surely knows how to spoil her guest! The rooms are carefully equipped with high end toilet treats, pillows, mattress, sheets, TV, and decor. The rooms are Always extremely clean (OCD Clean). The breakfast was absolutely delicious. She always accommodates us. I am a vegetarian and the hubby is allergic to shellfish. I absolutely hands down recommend this BNB! You will not regret it and will never want to leave! Lol

Always enjoying the greatest times at the Laura Inn Great…read more area to stay in great people .Truly a remarkable experience with family and friends getting to know our innkeeper and a very special time of my life.Can't wait to return

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.

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.

This is a very chill place!! They have TWO permanent food trucks!! Love the Food truck is here with…read moreher "(Kona's) great edible creations and smoothies! I am sitting here waiting on my food, now! They have Arepa Burger out here too! And the arepa burger is a food delicacy not to be missed! They have coffee, beer and refreshments here inside the sweetly air-conditioned yellow house. People walking in off the streets already have a nice vibe and they talk to Eli and other staff, and get what they came for. There are products here for smoking and relaxing. The courtyard, with an amazing mural on the wall, is great atmosphere for events and bands to entertain the people! Right now, as I type, reggae music is wafting through the air, putting me in a better mood! It is very easy to drive by this place in our everyday lives. It is also very easy to stay here and relax, once you decide to try it out! Look for events, in the future, for Depot Village! It is a treat!

This place is very special to me! It is a home away from home! The staff is so attentive & they…read morefeel like family, the guests are friendly, it is just an absolute vibe! Down to each and every room has a unique touch to it, the tree house lounge open to all visitors, the amazing events they have bringing the community together again, the food trucks on site with delicious food at both of them, and their newest Cafe THCA! Open 7 days a week, you can go get a pre-roll & an iced coffee to go, it is just amazing! I wouldn't choose any other place to go!