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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Florida

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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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
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

King Bed with Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 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 w/ Sofa Bed High Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Bed with Sofa Bed, High Floor

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

King Bed with Sofa Bed, High Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Map
212 SE 1ST STREET,, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • Thomas Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Bar & Billiards - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪bb.q Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬4 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 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, bicycle parking, and a computer station
  • A gift shop, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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

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

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.

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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1071 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, everything you need with an attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in the best location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shatara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel I enjoyed my stay love the pool and the workers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Downtown Gainseville.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! AMAZING CLEANLINESS AND GREAT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nubia

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

10/10 Excellent

Wilber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great stay during my daughter’s move-in at UF! The hotel is modern, clean, and very convenient to campus. Spacious rooms and kind staff made us feel right at home.”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights, good place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Amenities
We really liked that it’s quiet and little to no traffic noise. The beds are very comfortable. Very pleased for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is really nice, the rooms are clean and big, the pool area is fantastic, they have a full spread for breakfast, and a lively happy hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent and the staff's attention at night was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Hyatt. Location is perfect, rooms are nice and staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location with awesome room and breakfast. Parking was down the street add$30 to your stay… worth it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, nice rooms and clean. Worked out great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderfull. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monshita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, and reasonably priced. Area convenient to walking to restaurants. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, property is in prime location downtown, beautiful hotel to stay snd enjoy breakfast …
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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