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Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Suite, Lake View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

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Suite, City View

Suite, City View

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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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
(45 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, Lake View

Studio, Lake View

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

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Suite, Lake View

Suite, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 48 sq m
  • 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
(102 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, City View

Studio, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 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 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eleo at the 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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
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

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. 1014 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1287 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, really cool layout w/great use of space. White noise machine in the room is a very smart and welcome amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dominic the valet was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Richard A

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed mattress need to be replaced but room was very clean. Staff was very helpful. BUT the comp valet parking for Shands Hospital patients but not for VA patients, and VA patients served their country and they should definetly be comped but was told I did this reservation thru a 3rd party and they could not comp the valet anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relatively new hotel staffed with several recent graduates of the University of Florida.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great alternative.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was top notch.Room, Service, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia D

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were really helpful and friendly, room was big, clean and with L’Occitane toiletries and a Nespresso machine. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

bobbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I expected a little more after all the online reviews but didn't find it much different than staying at a Hampton. The shower had now water pressure and was small
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Palm Coast

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel, but a little overpriced for what it has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time here and will be coming back. Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get service and location to UF. Not the cheapest option but worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi Sloan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so nice. Rooms were clean. And the food and bar were great. Walk to the stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025