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Very good
4.5/5
Based on 615 guest reviews
- Has outdoor swimming pool
- Free comp. breakfast
- Access to gym on-site
- 74 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Check in: 11:00
- Check out: 11:00am
- Group friendly rating of 6.9/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local attractions
University of Florida Shands Hospital Veteran's Hospital
Map and Points of Interest Near Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Verified reviews of Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently: "Very clean and staff Very friendly and helpful. Love"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Excellent place very clean great customer service.
Tangela L. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from 
13-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Jan 12 to Mon Jan 13 2025 at a $79.90 average nightly rate. 
"Quick overnight stop in beautiful hotel."
Overall score5.0/ 5
We are on our way to Port Canaveral for a cruise. We stopped here in Gainesville. The hotel is quiet, clean, friendly and very easy to navigate. Beautiful room and bathroom.
Anita M. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
17-Oct-2024 Verified review, stayed from Thu Oct 17 to Fri Oct 18 2024 at a $78.99 average nightly rate. "Good Customer Service"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Ms. Alice was very nice and professional. Overall stay was very good!
Doris S. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
15-Jul-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jul 13 to Sun Jul 14 2024 at a $106.99 average nightly rate. "Awesome staff, great breakfast. "
Overall score4.0/ 5
Will come back. Awesome staff and great breakfast!
Eugene H. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
20-Feb-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Feb 16 to Sun Feb 18 2024 at a $193.00 average nightly rate. "Nice Surprise!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
We were delighted with the comfort, convenience and nice touches such as any time free hot popcorn, cookies, along with coffee, tea, etc. Pool workout room, hot breakfast. What more could you ask for?.
Carole B. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
03-Jan-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sun Dec 31 to Mon Jan 01 2024 at a $103.99 average nightly rate. Property description
The Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands hotel near Oaks Mall in Gainesville, FL will give you simply a stylish experience. This smoke-free hotel is near destinations like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Stephen C. OConnel Center and City College-Gainesville. Our property offers a free courtesy shuttle from 8am-5pm daily. Shuttle runs up to 5 miles from hotel. Please call hotel for specific shuttle stops. Enjoy amenities like free breakfast, free WiFi, fitness center and outdoor pool. Guest rooms include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hair dryer. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program.This hotel is 100-percent non-smoking and pet-free. A 200.00 USD cleaning fee will be incurred if you smoke or bring a pet in your room. All guarantee cards are pre-authorized 1-2 days prior to arrival for one night's room and tax.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 11:00 |
| Check-out: | 11:00am |
| Year of last renovation: | 2008 |
| Floors: | 0 |
| Rooms: | 74 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 0 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 0 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Meeting rooms: | 0 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 560 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 5 people |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 6 pm day of arrival unless otherwise noted. | |
| Nightly parking: | 0 |
| Total taxes: | 11.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.25% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 2.75% |
Amenities / Features
- Fitness and health center
- Laundry facilities
Airport & shuttle information
Gainesville Regional Airport - 12 miles
Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.Pet friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry but pets are not allowed.About Sleep Inns
- Morning Medley hot breakfast buffet serving waffles, eggs, bacon or sausage, etc. varies by location
- Guest rooms with large work/desk areas, free local and long-distance calls within the U.S.
- Large signature Sleep showers
- Free high-speed internet access and newspaper
- Swimming pool and/or fitness facility
The Sleep Inns highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands, Sleep Inn Suites, Sleep Inn & Suites
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands.
Feel free to use the Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Gainesville event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| Breakfast Room | 12 x 30 x 8 | 360 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14 | --/-- | -- | -- | 16 |
Close this Breakfast RoomThis room can accomodate a small meeting or conference. This is our breakfast area and would not be available until 10:30am each day. Room type: Restaurant / Lounge Total size: 360 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 12 x 30 x 8 Ft Floor level: Ground level Power outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
 | ||||||||||||
| Meeting Room | 10 x 20 x 8 | 200 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 21 | 5 | -- |
Close this Meeting RoomRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 200 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 10 x 20 x 8 Ft Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands
What time is check in?
Check in time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands have?
There are 74 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Is there a gym at Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
Testimonials:
"When people provide customer friendly service in today’s world, it should be applauded! So many businesses have taken almost and adversarial attitude towards the customer, in other words, they over compensate for a consumer not following through. As a business, it is my understanding, that the business should always follow through and do as they promise! Loyalty between consumers and businesses should remain alive, profit above service is a bad plan and will cost the business in the long run!" R.F. - Denver, CO
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