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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
$116
$104 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Explore the area

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212 SE 1ST STREET,, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

King Bed with Sofa Bed, High Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Beds w/ Sofa Bed High Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

King Bed with Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(89 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, within a 5-minute drive 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hippodrome State Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Thomas Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bb.q Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Bar & Billiards - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lillian's Music Store - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Florida
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown offers 145 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 145 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Placery, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Placery - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Placery

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (249 ft away)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hyatt Gainesville Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown GAINESVILLE
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Hotel GAINESVILLE

Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 803 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1100 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! AMAZING CLEANLINESS AND GREAT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We really liked that it’s quiet and little to no traffic noise. The beds are very comfortable. Very pleased for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Downtown Gainseville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Our favorite in Gainesville

Hyatt Place is always a great option when visiting Gainesville. It’s close to restaurants and walkable to UF. Breakfast is always good. Parking is a challenge but valet is available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuksel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aria

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gainsville stay

Great place, great location, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shatara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel I enjoyed my stay love the pool and the workers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, everything you need with an attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking no valet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

van

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great stay during my daughter’s move-in at UF! The hotel is modern, clean, and very convenient to campus. Spacious rooms and kind staff made us feel right at home.”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Da

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ernest

Disliked: Amenities
1st floor area was dirty. Parking is horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edith

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location with awesome room and breakfast. Parking was down the street add$30 to your stay… worth it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025