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A large, two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

A garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

A gazebo with a white exterior and a dark roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.2 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Steven

NT$4,409

NT$4,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

A bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a black faucet.

A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden door, and a sign reading "Downtown Studio Depot Village".

A staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

2. Depot Village

2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Trisha

NT$1,889

NT$4,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, a small table, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a water feature, and modern buildings in the background.

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

1.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Aime

NT$4,847

NT$5,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, a large artwork, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Gladys

NT$2,681

NT$3,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern interior with a staircase, a seating area, and a colorful abstract wall design.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a colorful abstract wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table featuring two drinks, a sofa, and a colorful wall art piece.

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 2.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

maria

NT$3,122

NT$3,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small office area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

2.3 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Dylan

NT$3,370

NT$3,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a pool.

The exterior of the AC Hotel Gainesville with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, large potted plants, and a well-lit facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a glass table, and a bar area with various bottles.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various items, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 1.1 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

SORAIDA

NT$4,272

NT$4,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent 'aloft' sign.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and seating including a sofa and chairs.

A modern dining area with a pool table, chairs, and a colorful rug.

A modern outdoor seating area with multiple sofas and chairs, a covered section with umbrellas, and a view of a building with large windows.

8. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

3 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Luz

NT$3,473

NT$3,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

9. Gainesville Lodge

2.2 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

stephanie

NT$3,281

NT$3,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and booths, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites, and a parking area with several cars.

A snack and treat display area with refrigerated sections and shelves stocked with various snacks.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Roger

NT$2,922

NT$3,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a patterned carpet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, black round tables with candles, beige sofas, and a curved seating area.

A Hilton hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A large banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

11. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

2.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Patricia

NT$3,086

NT$3,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious living area with a curved ceiling, a large flat-screen TV, and a modern sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

12. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights, 1.3 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

anna

NT$3,218

NT$3,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a beach-themed wall mural.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Antonio

NT$2,007

NT$2,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

2.5 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Donghwan

NT$2,573

NT$2,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a spiral staircase with a view to the outside.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

A yellow building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a parking lot.

15. University Inn Gainesville

2.1 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Jhonny

NT$1,835

NT$2,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A building with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red bedspread and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a phone between the beds. The room has a dark wall with a framed picture above the left bed.

A parking lot with a white car, trees with Spanish moss, and a green building.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer monitor, a framed picture of the University of Florida, a fish skeleton decoration, and a magazine rack.

16. Value Lodge

2.1 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Rosa Helena

NT$2,389

NT$2,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

17. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

4.8 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Adam

NT$3,345

NT$3,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern bar area with a long counter, green bar stools, and a television displaying a golf game.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

4.3 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Jesse

NT$3,473

NT$3,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor kitchen area with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and a stone fireplace.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and dining space.

A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a large TV screen, and a view of the outdoor patio.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

4.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Alex

NT$3,250

NT$3,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

An outdoor kitchen area with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and a built-in grill.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a bar.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

20. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

4.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Alex

NT$4,269

NT$4,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 162 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,285 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,450 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,232 reviews	View

Top Stephen C. O'Connell Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

10/10 Excellent

"Todo 100 puntos"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is nicely located, has great service and is very clean. I like the cozy home feel you get when entering the lobby. We will definitely stay there again when visiting our daughter in college."

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel and very central location"

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this property! I loved the aesthetic of the place the entrance was welcoming and comfortable with a sectional for guests waiting to be picked up or meet, the bartender was super nice and accommodating and let's not forget the infinity pool down to the cassette tape wall The breakfast buffet was great including all of the staff."

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent

"Had a last minute change in our agenda and booked this nice hotel. Minimalist, clean, good service and well located."

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

8/10 Good

"Nice location and our stay was great."

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient to everything"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was just okay, otherwise enjoyed the hotel stay. Would stay there again."

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to stay in Gainesville. Very close to UF. For the price, this is a winner compared to some other places I’ve stayed in Gainesville…"

Other attractions near Stephen C. O'Connell Center

A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 reviews)

Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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A row of brick buildings with red roofs and a church steeple in the background.

University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Florida, a top college in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville when you spend time at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lake Alice

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Alice during your travels in Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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University of Florida Bat Houses

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit University of Florida Bat Houses during your travels to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Curtis M. Phillips Center

9.2/10 (18 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Curtis M. Phillips Center during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Stephen C. O'Connell Center is located in Gainesville. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 99 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Another good choice is AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stephen C. O'Connell Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Stephen C. O'Connell Center, click here.

What can I see and do near Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, or Matheson History Museum. Learn about local history at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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Our top choices for Stephen C. O'Connell Center hotels

1. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2. Depot Village

3. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

4. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

5. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

8. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

9. Gainesville Lodge

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

11. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

12. Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

14. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

15. University Inn Gainesville

16. Value Lodge

17. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

20. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

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Top Stephen C. O'Connell Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

Gainesville Lodge

Other attractions near Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

University of Florida

Cultural Plaza

Lake Alice

University of Florida Bat Houses

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

Curtis M. Phillips Center

Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

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