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Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3.0 star property
Experience top-notch dining and exceptional service. Enjoy convenient amenities like luggage storage while staying fit at the gym.

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Located near the University of Florida, Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida offers a warm welcome with a gym to stay active and a restaurant for delicious meals. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy valet parking, and unwind in smoke-free premises. Top-rated dining options and helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a coffee machine, a chair, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(105 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(83 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a sofa, and a large window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gainesville is home to Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

  • A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning
    University of Florida
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 500px Photo ID: 46907804 - Paynes Prairie, Alachua Sink @dusk. Gainesville, Florida
    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Depot Park
    Depot Park
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    4 min walk
  • Subway
    8 min walk
  • Subway
    13 min walk
  • Wendy's
    8 min walk
  • Steak 'n Shake
    3 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 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 100 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 50.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 100 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida located?

Situated in Gainesville, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital and University of Florida. Shands at the University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 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

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 994 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1265 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful first stay! Staff was helpful and the room had a great layout. Room was very clean. Onsite restaurant was perfect for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CLAUDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quiet, super clean, and well furnished; staff was very friendly/courteous/helpful. Also, valet parking was unusually responsive/efficient! The courtesy transportation to UF Shands Hospital was an unexpected bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and staff! The only hiccup was both nights we had to call engineering to adjust the air conditioning. It would get warm in the room in the middle of the night. Front desk and engineer were helpful to resolve issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly valet and front desk. Clean, modern rooms. Safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The hotel is not clean I had allergy crisis there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facility great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

The property was in the perfect location, great price and with amazing staff. Highly recommend it, especially when you’re doing anything at university of Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

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Excellent staff, room,and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darcie H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located on the University of Florida Shands Hospital Campus. The bed was like a cloud. Clean and quiet room. All staff friendly and accommodating. Good food in hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Myah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice. Pleasant greeting upon check in and always says hello when walking around the hotel. We stayed in a studio room that was actually quite spacious. Very clean and smelled very nice. Would recommend everyone to stay here and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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Spotless room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Corry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, convenient location, funky smell in all the hallways.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed for one night, our room was clean and comfortable, the valet and front desk staff were very nice and friendly. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind, the hotel is very warm and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean and great stuff. The restaurant’s food is excellent!!! We extended our stay because we felt so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawntina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was niiice & loved the view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana Melissa

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Great rooms, very clean and staff was incredibly nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Franklin

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Nice room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were really helpful and friendly, room was big, clean and with L’Occitane toiletries and a Nespresso machine. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern and cool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Awesome bar & restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are sparkling clean, beautiful furniture and service is very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with wonderful amenities. This is the first hotel we’ve stayed at that had a sound machine, which was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025