Florida Museum of Natural History - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Oaks Mall - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Blaze Pizza - 11 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 6 min walk
Wendy's - 11 min walk
About this property
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
74 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Visual alarms in hallways
Grab bar in shower
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from January to December
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands and nearby?
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands like?
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands puts you in the heart of Gainesville. Popular attractions include University of Florida, which is 2 minutes away by car.
Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
December 20, 2024
Would not stay again
Roach in bathroom
Breakfast was not worth eating
Room had a musky smell
bruce
bruce, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 18, 2024
Far better than I would have expected a 2-star hotel to be. Very clean, very comfortable and even the breakfast was better than expected. Not a bad choice in Gainesville.
Erik
Erik, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 16, 2024
Edgar
Edgar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
December 3, 2024
Dirty bedding
Dirty! The sheets had blood stains on them and a pillow had snot on it. We were moved to another room because the front desk man said he had no help working to get us new sheets. The new room also had blood stains on the comforter. Disappointing stay!
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 2, 2024
Kadie
Kadie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
December 2, 2024
Semyon
Semyon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 1, 2024
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 28, 2024
Very happy with the friendly check-in by Joy. Also staff around the property was friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 21, 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
November 13, 2024
Good for a quick overnight, but wouldn’t stay agai
Came to Gainesville for a tour of UF. Don’t think I’d stay here again… when we got off the elevator, the area was being used as storage for sofa beds - they were stacked up along a wall. Our room was very humid even with the A/C on. I find that the coffee maker and ice bucket being located IN the bathroom where the toilet is, is rather unsanitary. There was a hair stuck to the wall outside the shower and a used bath towel hanging in our closet.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
November 10, 2024
Poor service and poor clenliness
The hotel is in a ggod location, within walkable distance to stores and restaurants, but it is a old hotel. The carpets were dirty and the hot water did not work at all. I moved rooms to one with cleaner carpets, but the internet connection was poor. Nobody was able to fix this. It seemed this was not their problem.
Maria Mercedes
Maria Mercedes, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 10, 2024
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 7, 2024
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 6, 2024
The room was clean and organized.
Yiu Fung
Yiu Fung, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 6, 2024
This was the best Sleep Inn I have ever stayed at. Clean, comfortable, quiet, friendly staff, close to everything, and also a good breakfast. A+
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 5, 2024
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 30, 2024
Richard
Richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 26, 2024
Exactly
Excellent
Granville
Granville, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 24, 2024
Edgardo
Edgardo, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 22, 2024
Excellent customer service. We like staying here. We will return again
Raynice
Raynice, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 22, 2024
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 18, 2024
Thomás
Thomás, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 17, 2024
Granville
Granville, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 13, 2024
Spacious room
Our room was quite spacious with 2 king beds. The beds were very comfortable and the room was clean. The bathroom was also roomy and the shower was especially nice.