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AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

2.5 star property
Escape to an urban oasis with lush gardens and modern comforts. Dive into local culture near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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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.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

College Park, a neighborhood in Gainesville, is home to AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Royal Park and Westside Park Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stephen C. O'Connell Center or Gainesville Raceway. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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151 NW 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32603

What's nearby

  • A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning
    University of Florida
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Thomas Center
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Florida Bat Houses
    6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    5 min walk
  • Krispy Kreme
    2 min walk
  • Cantina Anjeo
    6 min walk
  • Daydreamer Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Hass Kitchen
    4 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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)

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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 504 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting UF Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast fresh, room clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Crystal

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The staff & service were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Crystal

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The staff & service were great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was large and clean for Gainesville! Staff nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thang

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

Nice hotel in a great location

Conveniently located and the rooms were nicely decorated and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

OCTAVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a weekend trip to visit your college kid.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

BLAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Miryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close and convenient location. Very friendly employees and valet parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Clean, well appointed, friendly and quick check in and valet parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Very nice hotel

Great location as we were in town for a student tour of UF. Easy to valet and check in. Very clean lobby, room and bathroom. Cool pool on rooftop with great UF views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Nice hotel, clean rooms, comfortable bed, nice valet guys.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel close to campus. Restaurants and grocery store within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location to University of Florida. Easy checkin/out. Rooms were great. Valet was efficient even when busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sarah

Fairly run down carpets and shower but good location to UF
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to UF campus. Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people at the front desk went out of ther way to help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location! Walked everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Nice features, like rest rooms outside fitness area (with hand sanitizer dispensers on the door!)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024