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AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville

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Lobby
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Lobby
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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151 NW 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32603
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

College Park stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this College Park hotel, you'll find University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Shands at the University of Florida and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown offers 144 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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 32 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

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 near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • 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 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 van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 32 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown to the airport?

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown is 6.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown on Dec 5, 2025 start from $143.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 14.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 32 per day.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown have a pool?

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown features an outdoor pool.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown to downtown Gainesville?

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown is 0.9 mi away from Gainesville.

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 459 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super close to UF. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chinmay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall at a good location. But rooms are too basic and dont have a great view of campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if visiting UF in Gainesville. Across street from campus. Very convenient. Seemed like one of the nicer hotel options in the area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melodie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stay at this hotel often, slipped in the shower the last trip and this trip there was a live five inch roach in my shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ransford

Traveled with family
Politeness of the employees
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a great location

Conveniently located and the rooms were nicely decorated and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiana, Englewood

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location. Comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing that was probably was the unavoidable 5 AM Fire Alarm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

Great location as we were in town for a student tour of UF. Easy to valet and check in. Very clean lobby, room and bathroom. Cool pool on rooftop with great UF views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for parents visiting their college kid at UF
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location. Great location. Spacious room. Safe. Close to dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikyung

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MA'MOON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ewa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Fairly run down carpets and shower but good location to UF
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025