Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 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 a short five-minute drive from University of Florida. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness centre, or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.
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
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
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 that you 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. Motorhome/coach/lorry 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 centre.
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.
Travellers 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
8/10 Very good
20 Jan 2025
Rooms need repairs
We checked in late and fd was helpful and kind. Rooms need lots of tlc, but they are spacious. Beds are not so comfy the mattresses feel plasticky
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Jan 2025
Family stay
Breakfast was very nice variety. I have no problem busing my own table, staff should be wiping/sanitizing tables periodically. Clean yet it needs updating
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
Joel
Joel, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
Bryan
Bryan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Nice Place Friendly Staff
Joe
Joe, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
Bathroom floor needed cleaning. Has hair on it.
Merri
Merri, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
Paul
Paul, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Dec 2024
Nice place , reasonably priced
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
20 Dec 2024
Would not stay again
Roach in bathroom
Breakfast was not worth eating
Room had a musky smell
bruce
bruce, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Dec 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
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8/10 Very good
16 Dec 2024
Edgar
Edgar, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
3 Dec 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
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8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
Kadie
Kadie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
Semyon
Semyon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Nov 2024
Very happy with the friendly check-in by Joy. Also staff around the property was friendly. Room was clean and comfortable.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Nov 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
13 Nov 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 traveller
1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
10 Nov 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
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2024
The room was clean and organized.
Yiu Fung
Yiu Fung, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 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+