About Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville
Located off the I-75, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville is a three-star hotel with a business center, rooftop terrace, and an outdoor pool with a hot tub. The hotel is near the University of Florida and 15-minutes from downtown Gainesville.
Studios and one and two-bedroom suites feature separate sleeping and living areas, along with full-size fridges, toaster ovens, dishwashers, and microwaves. Plus, there are two TVs and free Wi-Fi.
Amenities include a fitness center and sports court, a sauna, meeting and conference space, dry cleaning/laundry services, and free parking.
A complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. Plus, on Monday to Thursday, the hotel hosts a free social evening with light fare and drinks. There is a market on-site.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville lies within two miles of the Florida Museum of Natural History and Kanapaha Botanical Garden. St. Augustine and Jacksonville are both within a two-hour drive.
Positive Reviews
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Appealing location
Guests have enjoyed the setting of the Homewood Gainesville, finding that the hotel offers a convenient location near shopping and dining. Guests have appreciated the proximity of the downtown area, as well as the reasonable driving distances to area attractions.
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Excellent service from staff
The standard of service offered by the staff at this Gainesville hotel consistently attracts positive feedback from guests. The staff is described as friendly and approachable and happy to answer questions about the hotel and surrounding area.
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Good breakfast and enjoyable socials
Previous guests have enjoyed the breakfast here, rating both the quality and variety of the food as excellent. The breakfast area is well presented and attended to by efficient breakfast staff. Guests have also enjoyed the four-times weekly evening socials.
Negative Reviews
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Some pet-related issues
Although this hotel is pet-friendly, guests tend to find the charge for pets a little on the high side. Plus, there is no designated area to walk dogs - a fact which can cause some frustrations to people traveling with pets and also those without.
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High prices in on-site market
Guests find the on-site marketplace is convenient, they do mention that they found the prices quite excessive. It’s probably not the kind of place where you would want to do a great deal of shopping.
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Noise complaints
Feedback for this hotel indicates that a fair number of guests have encountered some noise problems. Most complaints relate to noise from adjacent rooms but guests also note some noise from the hallways and the in-room appliances.