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AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to University of Florida

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Property amenity
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
151 NW 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32603

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Relish - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bagels & Noodles - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

Hotel near University of Florida
Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 144 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Smart TVs with Netflix
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 15.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15.99 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown located?

Located in College Park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Shands at the University of Florida and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 417 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Perfect place for a weekend trip to visit your college kid.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay if you are visiting University of Florida Campos
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It’s always great when I get to stay at AC Hotel in Gainesville.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We arrived late (2AM) and the staff was so friendly for that time of night. And gave us a much needed late checkout!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Close and convenient location. Very friendly employees and valet parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The people at the front desk went out of ther way to help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Clean, well appointed, friendly and quick check in and valet parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Breakfast was poor. Not many options. Not hot milk. I had stayed at AC hotels many times and this is the worse experience. Very expensive as well. Sorry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Cannot thank Ashley enough for her tremendous customer service and assistance for our daughter who is stranded and needed some guidance and help.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Hells yea
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great stay would repeat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

I only stayed one night but it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Great location. Nice hotel, clean rooms, comfortable bed, nice valet guys.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Clean. Easy. Ready for my arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice property. Nice features, like rest rooms outside fitness area (with hand sanitizer dispensers on the door!)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice, clean hotel close to campus. Restaurants and grocery store within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great stary
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

AC hotel was an outstanding experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Very convenient to UF campus. Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023