Gainesville hotels near Fred Bear Museum

Pros: Very comfortable rooms. Clean and staff was friendly. The breakfast had lots of items to choose from. We only stayed 1 night, but the kitchen was equipped nicely for a long stay. And the layout for the one bedroom was convenient traveling with a teen.

Pros: Wonderful all suite hotel near I-75 in Gainesville. Extremely good location from he school and next to a least a dozen restaurants and good shopping for college needs. Very clean, nice pool, gym, laundry and very large units including full kitchen with full refrigerators. Highly recommend, reasonable price, very clean and lovely staff.

Pros: Excellent rooms, breakfast and service, accepts pets. Comfortable room with sofa and kitchen area. I would stay there again.

Cons: In general, the room was clean, a few areas could have been cleaned better.

Pros: Wonderful, homey yet hip feel to this place. It's quite vibrant, with comfy rooms and kind staff. Pool, teeny fitness center really makes active folks feel at home.

Cons: Being in Gainesville, it's typically full of young families. And with en-suite kitchens, it's also full of cooking smells and the sounds of kids. If you're into that, it's fine. If not--well, book higher floors where the noise level is lower. But wall insulation IS nice and thick!

Pros: Easy check in/out, cookies and coffee in lobby all the time, hot tub and pool, free wifi in room

Cons: Woke up with multiple bites on my legs. Sheets were old and had holes and stains. Housekeeping service was variable. One day towels and sheets replaced, place felt clean. Other day bed was made but sheets not changed. Old and run down bathroom, paint chipping off walls, rust in sink and tub. Musty and damp smell in general. You can definitely tell this is a much older place attempting a rebranding. Needs an overhaul of the facilities, and an exterminator

Pros: Staff was very pleasant. Clean.

Cons: Wish breakfast had some scrambled eggs. Instead there was some pizza egg thing.

Pros: Free breakfast

Cons: Hotel IDF located right in highway. Rooms have poor isolation and cars noise is disturbing a good night sleep

Pros: Very helpful staff. I had been waiting for a fax to arrive at the hotel number and in the mean time they let me use the business center even well after my checkout. This was very useful for me. They also carried the fax to the business center when it arrived.

Cons: Had to park a little far at night when I was least willing to walk.

Pros: GUEST OFFICE SAVED THE DAY WE HAD A DRINK SPILL ON SOME FORMS THAT WE NEED MY WIFE RAN DOWN TO THE OFFICE SAVED THE DAY. THE BREAKFAST IN LOBBY IS NICE WE ENJOYED ARE STAY

Cons: USB CHARGING PORTS ARE 1.0A OK FOR A PHONE NOT A TABLET A TABLET NEEDS 2.0A

Pros: Convenient location, easy parking, good hot breakfast every morning, quiet room, friendly staff. Perfect for business trip - one less thing I had to worry about.

Cons: Nothing really; reason why I have stayed twice now when on business.

Pros: Free breakfast. Clean room. Polite staff.

Cons: The room had a slight stale smell, which even with the A/C on would persist.

Pros: Staff was excellent. The lady at the check in went above and beyond helping my elderly mother to the room

Pros: I enjoyed the breakfast buffet because it also had a nice selection of fruit and a wonderful fruit medley. Of coarse it had the regular breakfast items.

Cons: We really could not sleep well,because our room was attached to a adjoining room and that room kept there tv on all night loud. We ask for another room but there were no other non- smoking room available. I think they should work on sound proofing these rooms for people who would just like a good night sleep. Needless to say we were tired at our meeting next day.

Pros: It was clean and comfy.

Cons: A bit pricey, but it was worth getting away for a few days!

Pros: Everything in this hotel is Excellent. The best hotel for the price. We definitely come back.

Pros: The French toast and waffles were delicious

Cons: The view from our room looked out at a wall 3 feet away. When I tried to make coffee the coffee maker smelled like it had been cleaned with nail polish remover. When I opened a box of their soap and there was a pubic hair on the bar. This was obviously a used bar of soap.

Pros: Room we stayed in was huge! Our room had 2 double beds, and we had a pack & play for our baby. The room was so big that the pack & play didn't get in the way at all. Our 1-year-old & 3-year-old still had plenty of room to play on the floor with their new Christmas toys while we still had room to walk around. The lobby area is great with the lodge theme, sitting areas and fireplace in the middle. We also liked the Christmas decorations: Christmas tree, reindeer and nativity scene! Very good breakfast & good coffee! Very good price as well.

Cons: Rooms are a little dated (but still very clean). No fridge or microwave in the room we stayed in (not a huge issue, but could've been helpful, and many other hotels include them nowadays).

Pros: The rooms were very clean. The decor of the hotel was nice. The breakfast selection was extensive.

Pros: Clean comfortable room, pillow top bed, hot breakfast, helpful friendly staff. Great value for the money.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The rooms are large, bathrooms nicely updated, however, found quite a bit of "stuff" under the bed. Front desk staff is lovely , evening cocktail hour is a pleasant addition. Pool and hot tub are always a plus. On check in I requested and received a handicapped first floor room by the pool, makes it possible to spend some time with my daughters. We had to go over to Shands for cardiac testing for my 17 year old and it was great to be able to look forward to relaxing at the pool afterward.

Cons: The general manager, Tim, had scheduled parking lot renovation for the weekend we were there. When we returned to the hotel the majority of the parking lot was blocked off and we were unable to park near the entrance closest to our room. As the entire parking lot appeared to be blocked off I stopped my car at the main entrance and went to the desk to ask where I was supposed to park. When I was told that I would have to park on the far back side of the hotel, this would require a walk of more than 300 feet, I explained that I have heart failure, I need a new heart, and that I'm not able to do that. I asked why on check in I wasn't informed that I wouldn't be able to park close to an entrance by my handicapped room. At this point Tim came from the area behind the desk telling the desk clerk that he would handle this. he informed me that there were handicapped spots on all sides of the building, so surely I could find one to use. I attempted to explain that not all handicapped people are alike, so not all handicapped spots are alike, and what my physical limitations are, but Tim talked over me saying we can move your room. I explained again the purpose of asking to be by the pool was to be able to spend time with my daughters, and moving me to another wing made it impossible for me to spend time by the pool with them. I asked for a workable solution where I didn't have to pack up all of our stuff, move our room, and not be able to spend time with my daughters. Time then said he would have someone "hold" a handicapped space (again on the far side of the building) for me, I then pointed out that this was in fact illegal, and the situation currently made the hotel non compliant with the ADA. Tim frequently yelled at me during this exchange,pointed out that he was the GM so there was nothing that would be done. When I asked who the owner is he snapped "Wells Fargo bank" at this point I gave up on finding a workable solution as the chest pain had started, I went to my car, and drove to the far side of the hotel, maneuvering around the construction equipment, having one construction worker wave me through and another then drive a piece of equipment almost into me. I finally get in a spot, and we start the walk to our room. (Had I known about the construction I would have brought my wheelchair like I do when walking distances is required, the hospital loans them for visitors and I mistakenly assumed I wouldn't have a great distance to walk). Instead of being with my girls I went to bed. Since my diagnosis five years ago I take every chance I can to make memories with my daughters, and this trip could have been filled with fun memories for them, instead it was a stark reminder of what heart failure has taken from our family. Tim could have found a way to make the situation work with my physical limitations, instead he wanted to show me that he was the boss, and he made all the rules.

Pros: nice facility, comfortable clean room

Cons: Noisy hallways, staff, breakfast was awful

Pros: The room we stayed in was adequate but not great by any means. This property is very old but has great potential. The room that we stayed in faced the court yard and had very tranquil qualities when we opened up the sliding glass door. Property needs an upgrade really bad. Location off I-75 is great and local dining places are very close.

Cons: This is a 2 to 3 star hotel at best with above average hotel rates. Owners and management need to upgrade the rooms and stop using caulk to cure 30 year old problems. Faucets and fixtures are from the 70's and should all be replaced. Has potential to be a great 4 star hotel. Would stop here again on business or leisure but not until the place has had a face lift.

Pros: I have stayed at The Lodge many times over the last 25 years. The hotel is still relevant and in good shape. The staff is excellent. The office facility is very good. The popcorn and bar in the evening, with a fireplace, is a great place to relax after a long day.

Cons: The office used to have two computers and now has one. I had to wait a few minutes to be able to get some work done. Not a big deal but maybe something that could be addressed.

Pros: Comfortable, nice bar area, cozy. Clean

Cons: Bar tender not quite with it. breakfast waffle maker a mess and needs instructions posted better.

Pros: Price Lobby Location for UF

Cons: Chemical cleaning smell in room

Pros: Great value for the price

Pros: Good location, nice lobby area for coffee and breakfast

Cons: There is no refrigerator in my king room and bathroom wasn't clean

Pros: Comfortable bed

Cons: I could not get the wireless internet access to work

Pros: It was remodeled very nicely. The breakfast bar was very nice. They always decorate the hotel for Christmas and do a wonder ful job.

Cons: no

Pros: Happy hour; breakfast; value for the money; home like atmosphere.

Pros: good value for the price paid

Cons: pillows

Pros: Walkin shower was nice.

Pros: Drove down from Chicago, almost made it to our destination in Tampa but decided to find a mid-range priced hotel to stay. Found Sleep Inn and could not have been more satisfied with the stay. Check in took about a minute and we were upstairs in our room. The parking lot was well lit as we had our locked bicycles on the back and the room was spacious and comfy. Bathroom was clean and shower had good water pressure. Free breakfast was also a huge plus.

Cons: There was nothing not to like. We enjoyed our overnight stay and would look to stay again on our next drive to Florida.

Pros: The lighting was terrible in the room but the bed and pillows were great. The room overlooked the parking lot and was a bit noisy. The breakfast was ok. It was a little pricy considering.

Pros: clean room. good beds

Cons: not enough computer stations in lounge

Cons: Too close to Interstate traffic noise, no complimentary breakfast

Pros: Loved the bistro, happy hour, and the included breakfast was amazing!! Great friendly staff!!

Pros: It's always a great stay. I always seek out Courtyard when I travel.

Pros: I like the courteous staff especially the desk attendant at the desk in the evening, he exhibited great customer service and was very friendly. The bed was comfortable as well.

Cons: The bathroom in side our room smelled like that a a gas station. It emitted an odor even after cleaned.

Pros: location value

Cons: parking building access breakfast

Pros: The cleaning staffs, they are very nice!!

Cons: There was a young lady whose argue with me soon as I get here, which made me very unhappy with her, but that's okay, and she work at the front desk, they told this hotel I would arrive late Wednesday, n the change me still for Tuesday, not fair, should be only time people stay, that's highway robbery!

Cons: Complimentary breakfast was poor in nature. No one tended when food was out. Food area was not clean and quite messy. Selection was poor at best. - fitness center was broken down. I was not informed of this when i checked in even though i inquired about the location of the fitness center. - Shower tub in room was dirty

Pros: comfortable beds, very nice updated rooms, decent breakfast. mini fridge was a +

Cons: nothing really, you could tell it was older but they were in the process of updating the hotel.

Pros: The breakfast was great.

Cons: Our room and bathroom were so outdated and dirty. Dirty carpets, dirty tub, dust around the room. I expect much better conditions for $250/night.

Cons: No washcloths in room. Food on top of fridge, linen smelled like smoke and linen was not changed, sheets crinkled as if someone had just got out of the bed, did not even stay left before midnight.. It was the worst stay for $160

Pros: The rate

Cons: Bed was hard, small pillows were very flat, room smelled like someone had smoked in it

Pros: Kitchen with refrigerator was great for our needs. We were on a moving haul and needed somewhere to stash our freezer items from the old home. There are plenty of places to eat and shop, if you needed to, nearby. Plus the location right off the interstate is great for getting on and off the road in a hurry. We were also able to find a spot to park our 26 foot moving truck. Perfectly good place at a good price if you just need a place to crash.

Cons: Trash was overflowing from outdoor trashcans.

Cons: rust on exterior door, room was never cleaned, hair on shower certain, room smelled like mold