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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3.0 star property
Downtown Gainesville comes alive at this hotel where guests enjoy an outdoor pool and rooftop views overlooking central Florida's energetic college town

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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is in the heart of the city. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet, relax in the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and explore local art in the on-site gallery. The Placery offers al fresco dining, and the cafe serves fresh coffee.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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9.6 out of 10
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  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Gainesville, a neighborhood in Gainesville, Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is in the entertainment district. 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. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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212 SE 1ST STREET,, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • 2nd Place street with the Hippodrome State Theatre and businesses in downtown Gainesville, Florida, USA
    Hippodrome State Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Depot Park
    Depot Park
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning
    University of Florida
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Thomas Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bull
    4 min walk
  • Main Street Bar & Billiards
    2 min walk
  • Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
    1 min walk
  • Relish Downtown
    1 min walk
  • Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
    1 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hotel near University of Florida
Consider a stay at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Placery, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 145 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Separate sitting areas, satellite channels, 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

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Placery

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • 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 spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (249 ft away)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hyatt Gainesville Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown GAINESVILLE
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Hotel GAINESVILLE

Frequently asked questions

Does Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Gainesville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. Matheson History Museum and Depot Park are also within 10 minutes.

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

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 855 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1161 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is always great! So convenient to the airport and centrally located in the downtown area. I've stayed here multiple times on business.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect Nice location downtown to walk to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andreia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, amazing location. Love the bar area and hotel is well kept. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JANET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean. Good breakfast with Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great atmosphere, nice amenities. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ayana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was nice but overall cleanliness of the room could’ve been better. Staff was friendly & free breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and friendly. Comfortable enough for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great Gym and pool very clean Easy walk to food🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great, good breakfast. Parking situation is aggravating as there is no hotel parking. I can see that in busy times that could be a huge problem. Otherwise everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at the Gainesville Hyatt when visiting Gainesville. It is right downtown and super convenient. The hotel is always clean and the staff is always friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nice size with the sleeper sofa as a bonus. Breakfast was included and well supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Keyana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ehab

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great front desk help. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay clean rooms great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location...nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great staff great experience I have stayed at the hotel before multiple times an again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and the breakfast was delicious. It was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
extremely clean wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and always available and helpful. Food was fantastic and happy hour was fun! Room was clean and found hotel to be quiet even with a room facing the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Clean room, very hospitable staff, and breakfast was plenty and delicious! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025