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Aloft Gainesville University Area

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 10-minute walk to University of Florida

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Aloft Gainesville University Area, near the University of Florida, offers amenities like a grocery store, terrace, and laundry facilities. Guests can relax at the outdoor pool, visit the bar, and use in-room WiFi. Previous visitors appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$2,869
NT$3,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3743 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32607

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oaks Mall - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 8 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ford's Garage Gainesville - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Metro Diner - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Aloft Gainesville University Area

Hotel near University of Florida
Located close to Florida Museum of Natural History and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Aloft Gainesville University Area provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 146 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 8.50 for adults and USD 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,400 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years 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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8.50 for adults and USD 8.50 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Gainesville University Area Hotel
Aloft University Area Hotel
Aloft University Area
Aloft Gainesville University Area Hotel
Aloft Gainesville University Area Gainesville
Aloft Gainesville University Area a Marriott Hotel
Aloft Gainesville University Area Hotel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Does Aloft Gainesville University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Gainesville University Area?

As of 2025/11/12, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Gainesville University Area on 2025/11/23 start from NT$2,869, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aloft Gainesville University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, Aloft Gainesville University Area allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Aloft Gainesville University Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aloft Gainesville University Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Aloft Gainesville University Area?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Aloft Gainesville University Area located?

Situated in Gainesville, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Florida Museum of Natural History. Shands at the University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Aloft Gainesville University Area Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent - pet friendly - lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice room, full bar in lobby, locking hallways
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for college move in. Love all the games and fun atmosphere in the lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was not clean when I arrived. The shower had mold and grime.The tile floor hadn't been cleaned for awhile. You could see build up in the corners of thw room.Certain areas also need repair.
White stuff caked on the wall.
Build up in corner
Walls splitting
Mold
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did a great job w graduation decor and had a good lobby bar snack area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nadya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big shout out to Becky. She was amazing at check-in. She even got me signed up to be a Marriott member and she took the time no one else has and I’ve been staying there for a while
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente location, friendly staff, nice ambiance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great lobby bar
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional!!! They made us feel like we were at home .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to restaurante
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel room was clean good checking experience and very safety
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, comfortable, clean rooms, and a great value. All reception staff members were wonderful and helpful. Nice having food and drinks available on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a very nice, modern, clean hotel. Very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Our room was spacious and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Every thing was easy to get to staff was excellent and bartender Michele was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Liked: Amenities
I hate the new policy of charging my card $100 for incidentals. This is a nice hotel and I have been staying in Marriotts for 20+ years. You never used to do that. Some people need that money that night or next day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025