Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Relax in this stylish room with a pair of comfortable armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a glass display cabinet.
Guests can prepare meals in this well-equipped kitchen area, featuring a juice dispenser, coffee maker, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Relax in comfort on the patio with cushioned lounge chairs and a scenic view.
Welcome to Sleep Inn, where guests can check in and enjoy a convenient coffee station.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • University of Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(124 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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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

  • University of Florida - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Florida
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet, convenient, and clean. I loved the fact that they had hot breakfast., they also had cookies and popcorn for the guests in the afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Noisy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

leonardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

From check in to check out it was good, cookies and popcorn in lobby, fantastic well maintained hot breakfast! Joy very thorough at check in. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is exceptional!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was extremely easy. Love the free hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

2/10 Terrible

Héctor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Demetries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Saribel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the highway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael W

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Bad night sleep

Bed was to hard pillows were to small breakfast was to bland no bacon no sausage
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025