Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Property class: 2.5

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds
Lobby
Free buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, Regal Butler Town Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Regal Celebration Pointe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(150 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Gainesville

With a stay at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, a 2-minute drive from University of Florida and 5 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Regal Butler Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Regal Butler Town Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fred Bear Museum - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Regal Celebration Pointe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Florida - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Celebration Pointe Dog Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers 74 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary 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 an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December

Property is also known as

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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1190 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was so nice! Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly. The breakfast was good. It felt safe and was quiet. My daughter and I got a good sleep. The inside is clean, but shows wear. Repaired spots in the carpet, spots on the bathroom fixtures. Beds were comfortable. It was a fantastic stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable bed and pillows. Very clean. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lynda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lesandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not clean and needs a lot of maintenance!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES, TALLAHASSEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice room, courteus and helpful staff,, and close and adequate parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are very friendly and rooms are very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a absolute best experience for a quick one night stay. .The women at check in was the best. Great recommendations for a local Mexican restaurant nearby. Room was very clean ,and the breakfast was good as well. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff. Room was clean and hot breakfast was very good. Also great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy limpio, café todo el tiempo, muy tranquilo en realidad me gusta mucho la atención de lo recomiendo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good I would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Quick check-in, clean hallways and room, comfortable bed, good water pressure in shower. I’ll return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

VANINA, PEMBROKE PINES

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good and parking was safe secure. Staff at the hotel were great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very nice staff. Rooms are clean. Love that they have complimentary coffee, popcorn and cookies in the main lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only have coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only good things to say about this hotel. Outstanding service. Kudos to the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026