Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$201
$179 nightly
$201 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, City View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

Studio, Lake View

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

Suite, Lake View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

Studio, City View

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

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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 5-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gainesville Raceway.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to 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. 1027 out of 1301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1301 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, good location, restaurant/bar was good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

D.Shawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay if at Shands...5mins away

Easy checkin great valet. In town for surgery...super close to hospitals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was content with the hotel, but NOT happy about the mandatory valet parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Gainsville!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beutiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakelyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location to UF
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Walking distance to UF. Rooms modern, clean and quiet. Spacious bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff at Eleo were excellent, especially in the restaurant. We had breakfast on 10/13 the service was outstanding and food was great. Everyone was warm and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was visiting Shands Hospital and having this as a convenient and beautiful option to stay was ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are new and clean, staff is friendly and helpful, valet parking is great, and the food is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff that relocated us to lake view room based on availability. Super friendly and always polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025