O'Connell Center Hotels, University of Florida – Gainesville
Exact Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center is located on the campus of the University of Florida in downtown Gainesville. It is the home of the Florida Gators SEC basketball team.
Address: 250 Gale Lemerand Drive,
Gainesville,
FL32611Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels.
"Good rates. The hotel was clean and had many amenities. Great place, especially for an extended stay.2021-03-03"
"The hotel clerk was helpful and positive. Stay here.2020-11-17"
"I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel was close to the hospital. The room was absolutely gorgeous, and the hospitality was great. I couldn't have asked for anything better.2019-05-15"
"The hotel was clean. Breakfast was pretty good.2022-09-30"
"A pleasant hotel. Self-parking was on the street, and it was hard to find a spot.2021-04-09"
"I loved staying at this hotel. It was clean and modern. Great AC and plenty of TV channels to choose from. My only complaint was that the shower curtain wasn't functional, and water got all over the floor.2016-07-18"
"I wasn't impressed. There was a sign on the door that face masks were required, but no one wore them, including the hotel employees. We had to park in a dark area of the parking lot. Don't stay here.2021-11-19"
"Convenient to everything. The room was comfortable, and I slept well. I didn't like having the sink outside the bathroom, though. I highly recommend this hotel.2020-11-04"
"Not a good value. The room smelled like pets, and the sink was too small. There was nowhere to put toiletries. The stairway was disgusting. The hotel clerk had a poor attitude. Don't stay here.2020-09-26"
"Our room was comfortable and quiet. Stay here.2023-06-30"
"The room was modern and clean, and the hotel staff was friendly and competent. There was plenty of room at the rear of the property to park a trailer.2021-12-16"
"The hotel was reasonably priced and located within 3 miles of UF Shands Hospital. It was clean and had ample food choices and stores nearby. The staff was accommodating. Great breakfast.2021-03-04"
"The hotel staff was excellent. Book it.2022-04-18"
"We didn't get a 1st floor room as requested. The AC made a terrible noise every time it cycled on, and the noise kept us awake all night. Terrible breakfast, and the kitchen in my room didn't have any dishes or silverware. We had a terrible hotel stay.2017-05-14"
"The hotel was older and smaller, with great rooms and lovely personnel. The rates were fantastic. Located off the interstate, so it was relatively quiet. I was traveling alone and felt completely safe. Definitely give it a try.2023-11-15"
"Good hotel. My 2nd key card didn't work, and I had some trouble finding the front desk clerk, who was in the kitchen, but she gave me another key card.2023-06-07"
"The toilet was broken, so I had to change rooms. The hotel staff was accommodating.2019-06-30"
"Easy access to the freeway. The hotel was clean and well-designed, but the employees seemed to be imbibing heavily during the guest social hour in the evening.2023-12-24"
"I had a beautiful hotel stay. Breakfast needed more variety, though.2023-07-05"
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. It was easy to find, and there was a great variety of restaurants and stores nearby. The room met my expectations, and the rates were good. I highly recommend staying here.2020-02-15"
"Great value. The hotel clerk was friendly despite some problems at check-in. The 1st key didn't work; we got another key, only to find out that the room was already occupied. The clerk was polite, responsive, and cheerful, which made all the different.2023-09-30"
"Great hotel. All the employees were pleasant and helpful. Stay here.2023-05-31"
"An excellent hotel if you're traveling with dogs.2022-12-11"
"The hotel room was nice and clean. The employees were extremely pleasant, and the food was excellent. Bring your own pillow.2018-03-14"
"The room was clean and spacious, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. The restaurant food was good and fairly reasonably priced, though the alcohol was a bit pricey. Stay at this hotel.2017-01-02"
"The hotel was easy to access from I-75, and the rates were good. I loved the large room with a fridge and the king bed. The furniture was stylish and comfortable. Better than average breakfast buffet.2024-02-06"
"Clean hotel. Breakfast was good and had plenty of choices.2021-12-31"
"Nice hotel, but it needed some upgrades. Breakfast was good. 2021-12-30"
"The hotel was clean, and the rates were great. The staff was personable. Stay here.2024-02-02"
"Great bed and breakfast. The TV didn't work and had to be re-set. The ceiling fan and light didn't work and had to be fixed. The light came on in the middle of the night, and the fan quit working. Only half a roll of toilet paper provide. The hotel staff blamed the housekeeper. 2021-01-09"
"The hotel had a fresh look and a calm, relaxing ambiance. The rates were reasonable, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was professional but friendly. Book it.2020-12-21"
"Not worth the price. The hotel computer was down when I arrived, so check-in took a while. No luggage carts. My room wasn't thoroughly cleaned; I found a bottle cap and penny on the floor. The heater didn't work well. Stay somewhere else.2019-02-04"
"Clean hotel with a friendly front desk clerk and good free breakfast. I especially liked the convenience to a Cracker Barrel, gas station, and convenience store.2018-01-25"
"Everything was nice. You'll be satisfied if you stay at this hotel.2019-10-16"
"We were impressed with this hotel. The room was comfortable, the employees were friendly and made us feel at home, and breakfast was good. We'd definitely stay here again.2019-04-23"
"Great experience. The hotel was comfortable.2018-05-15"
"I was not satisfied with this motel. No fridge, microwave, or coffee maker in the room. The carpet was coming off the baseboard, there were dead bugs in the dresser, and the blankets had cigarette burns. The bathroom light kept flickering and going out, and the exhaust fan barely worked. The cold water was hard to turn off. The grass outside needed to be mowed. I mentioned the problems to the checkout clerk and was given the cold shoulder. Don't stay here.2016-05-04"
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Address: 250 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near Exact Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center, University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida, USA
