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Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Studio, Lake View
Reception
Exterior
Suite, Lake View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • University of Florida
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, City View

Suite, City View

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Suite, Lake View

Suite, Lake View

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(98 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, Lake View

Studio, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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Studio, City View

Studio, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Opus Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Playa Bowls - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Tienda Latina - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel with a restaurant, a short 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 transport

  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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

Reviews

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1005 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1263 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DUSTIN

Solid spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Boynton Beach

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

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

8/10 Good

Kera

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the hotel and location. Lots of dust on the walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern design. Interesting room lay out. Able to adjust air conditioning to our liking. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masai

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hotel Eleo is our first choice and always a wonderful place to stay when visiting Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawntay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays!! The location is close to everything. They hotel is clean and staff is super helpful and welcoming. Will forsure stay again my next visit
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antoine at the front desk was so nice and sweet, as was one of the valet workers (I didn't catch his name, but he helped load my annoying styrofoam cooler into my car).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Alana K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, fast check in and beautiful room. Valet only, no pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, Vero Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful room, we stayed here on business but felt like a vacation! Nice lounge downstairs, helpful friendly staff, very clean. Valet parking only.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are visiting UF and amazing fountain view if you get the right room. A/C was loud and blew directly onto the bed, making it hard to sleep. Room temperature was inconsistent—either too hot or too cold. Ceiling looks unfinished, though I was told it’s part of the design.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ilene

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davida Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always serene and beautiful... The waterfront view is beautiful, especially at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025