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Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Property class: 3

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A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, a small table, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $171
$152 nightly
$171 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22

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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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

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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Room, 1 King Bed, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

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, WiFi (free)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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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Coffee and/or coffee maker

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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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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Studio, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Studio, Lake View

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

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

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, WiFi (free)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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

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

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Studio, City View

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

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

Double Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • 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
  • Depot Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Daydreamer Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp - ‬3 min drive

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. 1010 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1277 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, wonderful bar/restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was gorgeous and the staff were extremely helpful and everyone was super polite!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, staff and restaurant bar was amazing. Just wish there was a rooftop pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quick stay but enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROCHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Room was very nice. Nothing negative to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the downtown core. Perfect hotel if you’re touring UF. Love that you can get your steps in by walking the path around the pond and enjoy the sunrise at the same time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice facilities. Clean room. Valet parking is operated well. A little dated, could be more for the price, but overall very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Gino

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Restaurant was great! 2 out of the 3 rooms we booked had a very strong pet/dirty smell.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ritzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here. Just wish restaurant was open longer. We have long late nights at the racetrack and can never come back to hotel We always have to go somewhere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stormy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026