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4.1 out of 5

"The staff was very nice " More

By a verified traveler on Fri 22 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville

Heart of Gainesville

Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Gainesville hotel, you'll find University of Florida and Fred Bear Museum. Dogwood Park and Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free perks

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$85* Per night/room Apr 14 - Apr 15

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Comfort Inn University ratings based on 37 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Comfort Inn University

Everyone (22) Couples (4) Family (9)
4 out of 5
The staff was very nice

Posted by on Mar 22, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 24, 2024 by Manager

Hello Janice,We're pleased to hear that you found our staff to be friendly during your stay. Your feedback is important to us as we strive to provide excellent service to all our guests. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact our management team. Thank you for choosing to stay with us!

5 out of 5
I did not get in till 7:30. The staff was great with my late arrival.

Posted by on Feb 26, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 29, 2024 by Manager

Hello Robert,We're delighted to hear that our team provided excellent service during your late arrival. It's great to know that you felt well taken care of by our staff. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 24, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 15, 2023 by Manager

Hello Ulrick,Your rating is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much, waiting to serve you again!

5 out of 5
Location was great for me

Posted by on Oct 17, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 19, 2023 by Manager

Hello Richard,We're glad to hear that you found our hotel's location convenient for your needs! We strive to provide a great experience for all our guests. See you again soon!

4 out of 5
Staff members were very friendly and accommodating. I recommend this

Posted by , from Sacramento on Apr 5, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 7, 2023 by Manager

Hi Laura,Thank you for being a guest with us and taking the time to share your experience. We are so happy you enjoyed our clean accommodations and friendly services. Your recommendation is truly appreciated. Looking forward to having you back for a future stay.

3 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 19, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 9, 2023 by Manager

Hello jackie,Thank you for taking the time to share your rating. Please reach out and share your feedback if something didn't meet your needs. We hope to earn your business again on your next travels.

2 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 1, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 22, 2023 by Manager

Hello Chandrally,We are continuously improving upon our services and accommodations and would like to invite you to stay with us again on your next visit to the area.

4 out of 5
A great value stay

Posted by on Feb 10, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 11, 2023 by Manager

Hello Matthew,To provide our guests with an enjoyable experience is our primary goal. Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding our value. Insights such as this are invaluable and help us to better our services and accommodations. Thank you.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 2, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 7, 2023 by Manager

Hello Robert J,Thank you for taking the time to share your rating. We value your business and appreciate you choosing us. We hope to have the chance to serve you again on your next visit.

5 out of 5
The beds are the best! Staff was very helpful and pleasant.

Posted by on Jan 9, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 10, 2023 by Manager

Hello Loretta,It means so much to have earned your business. We appreciate the feedback regarding our staff. Please do consider us again on your next visit to the area.

Property Features

Comfort Inn University offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served. Event space at this hotel measures 581 square feet (54 square meters) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Comfort Inn University. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gainesville hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 581 sq ft of conference space
  • 54 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Comfort Inn University offers 83 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Bathrooms are partially open
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 18
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room safe fee: USD 1.50 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Comfort Inn University Gainesville
  • Comfort Inn University Hotel Gainesville
  • Gainesville Comfort Inn
  • Comfort Inn West Hotel Gainesville
  • Comfort Inn Gainesville
  • Comfort Inn University Hotel
  • Comfort Inn University Gainesville
  • Comfort Inn University Hotel Gainesville

You should know

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.