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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
318 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony
564 square feet
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
318 square feet
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking
378 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
378 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
318 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
378 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub
378 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Tuscan-style hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center

When you stay at Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Meadowbrook Golf Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Tuscan-style hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 15 miles.

Enjoy American cuisine at Gator's Den Sports Grill, a theme restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a bus station shuttle is also provided at no charge.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Gratuities not included

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Best Western Gateway Grand provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center, 7 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 10000 square feet (929 square meters) include a conference center. This Tuscan-style hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. An area shuttle within 15 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are complimentary for guests. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Best Western Gateway Grand is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Coworking spaces
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Water dispenser
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free airport transportation
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Uncovered parking
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Games
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Computer station
  • Swimming pool
  • Conference space size (meters) - 929
  • Number of meeting rooms - 7
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 152
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Year Built - 1998
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 10000
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Best Western Gateway Grand offers 152 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • TV size: 42
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Fan
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar - in shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Gator's Den Sports Grill - This theme restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

  • Golfing nearby

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Up to 80 lbs per pet
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events are allowed on site

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Parties and events are allowed on site. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Car not required

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Long-term renters welcome

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Staffed front desk

Events/parties allowed

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Mobile payments

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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We should mention

The seasonal outdoor pool closes in December.

Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Alcohol is not permitted at this property.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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