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AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to University of Florida

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Property amenity
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
View from property
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
In the heart of downtown Gainesville, AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown offers a blend of comfort and relaxation. Unwind at the outdoor pool, explore the garden, or enjoy a drink at the bar after checking out books from the library; take advantage of in-room WiFi and express check-in for added convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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 - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 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 luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
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

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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 32 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 14.95 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 14.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 32 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 32 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 455 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 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if visiting UF in Gainesville. Across street from campus. Very convenient. Seemed like one of the nicer hotel options in the area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location. Great location. Spacious room. Safe. Close to dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night but it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great hotel at UF

Perfect for visiting UF. Very close to campus and we walked to a lot of places from here. Food and coffee also within a couple minutes walk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shontra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MA'MOON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC hotel was an outstanding experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that everything in the hotel was new fresh and modern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NEAR TO DE UNIVERSITY

10/10 Excellent

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very modern, super clean hotel. Very nice lobby bar in the evening. The only issue was, being unfamiliar with the area, we didn't know where to park and were forced to use valet parking, which was $35. Lots of one way streets in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

JooYeon

Liked: Cleanliness
Good!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were never serviced or items replenished.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I had to clean the shower drain because it was clogged. Other than that, nice hotel and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good

8/10 Good

Lanell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking was very expensive. Breakfast buffet was too expensive for the very limited food selection that was offered. Otherwise, good hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient hotel. Walkable to UF. Our room had issues with the A/C. Room did not cool down. Engineer had to come out and fix.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our first room’s AC wasn’t working correctly. The staff tried everything to fix it in a timely manner. When it was determined it couldn’t be fixed, they moved my family to another room. The room was clean, nice and quiet. Close to campus too. We will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Had to pay for valet that was required and room was a little dirty. Empty water bottle on the floor and hair on the shower walls
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Room was dirty. Parking lot and valet was chaotic and an accident waiting to happen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and loved the convenience, will stay here again:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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