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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork. - Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands (Gainesville)
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A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wall with artwork.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a beige sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(173 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Gainesville, Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is in the city center. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Westside Park Tennis Center. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.
    University of Florida
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    11 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Regal Butler Town Center
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fred Bear Museum
    1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Regal Celebration Pointe
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    12 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    6 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • 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 in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

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

What time is check-out at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Regal Butler Town Center and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from University of Florida. Fred Bear Museum and Regal Celebration Pointe 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

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 786 out of 1319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1319 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is nice, the staff was friendly, great location and the room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff. Well worth the price and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice location and our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good breakfast!! Delicious!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay for the price, clean and quiet friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The facilities were clean and the staff was excellent. Perfect place for gator game day with the complementary shuttle from the hotel to the stadium and back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nothing to complain, perfect.clean room, staff are very friendly breakfast awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Front desk lady was very nice, fresh cookies & popcorn in the lobby were awesome, Room was clean & breakfast was quick & easy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great price for a game weekend. Wonderful staff. Free shuttle to the gator game. Convenient location. My only complaint was a slight mildew smell in the room. Other than that a wonderful experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Had a very good stay . Enjoyed breakfast ,very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was very friendly and the breakfast had lots of options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great stay the room was big enough for the 4 of us and the hot breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Comfortable bed. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room breakfast and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Several places to eat and within 10 - 15 minutes of Shands Hospital.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good, had a verity of items. The staff was very friendly. I didn’t agree that is is truly handicap accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay good staff decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was spacious. The initial impression was an overwhelming wet rug smell mixed with cleaning products. It was almost as if the room was musty and humidified leaving towels with a damp feeling. It was a bed that served its one night purpose. The staff were friendly all around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will not be going back there.we had reserved a room with one queen bed and a sofa bed. The sofa bed had multiple stains, disgusting! Thankfully, the receptionist was able to switch us to a room with two beds. I can say that the beds were very comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A nice place to stay. Located near restaurants and shopping stores. A nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room is quiet, clean and comfortable. The hotel is located super near the I-75 and the everything like shopping centers and the university of Florida. Easy to access to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the Sleep Inn University are by far the best staff I've encountered in the hospitality industry. Everyone from the front desk to the housekeeping staff are friendliest, most helpful staff around. I've been a repeat, loyal customer just for this reason alone. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very accommodating staff. We got there before check in and they gave us a different room without question. They had popcorn and cookies available for free too which was great! The breakfast was alright. Small selection but didnt expect much given the small scale of the hotel. The shower had some hair in it that wasnt ours... but overall a decent stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026