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Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3.0 star property

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A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.
Reception
Fitness facility
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $134
$119 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a round table.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 521 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

Studio, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 331 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 521 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(105 reviews)
  • City view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, City View

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a round table, and a contemporary chair.

Studio, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • City view
  • 331 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida in Gainesville, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Depot Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wah Ha Ha Thai Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 173 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
At Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 100 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 100 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Hotel
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Gainesville
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Hotel Gainesville

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 989 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1257 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Yusaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite Gainesville hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ishanty at the front desk is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

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Beautiful Hotel! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly valet and front desk. Clean, modern rooms. Safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facility great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The hotel is not clean I had allergy crisis there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, room,and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

The property was in the perfect location, great price and with amazing staff. Highly recommend it, especially when you’re doing anything at university of Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and service and beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darcie H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located on the University of Florida Shands Hospital Campus. The bed was like a cloud. Clean and quiet room. All staff friendly and accommodating. Good food in hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Myah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice. Pleasant greeting upon check in and always says hello when walking around the hotel. We stayed in a studio room that was actually quite spacious. Very clean and smelled very nice. Would recommend everyone to stay here and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed for one night, our room was clean and comfortable, the valet and front desk staff were very nice and friendly. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind, the hotel is very warm and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Corry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, convenient location, funky smell in all the hallways.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay! Staff was friendly, easy valet parking, clean spacious room and loved the convenience of the golf cart to and from Shands! I will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, very clean and staff was incredibly nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean and great stuff. The restaurant’s food is excellent!!! We extended our stay because we felt so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawntina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was niiice & loved the view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026