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Aloft Gainesville University Area

Aloft Gainesville University Area allows two pets up to 40 lbs in designated rooms for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are allowed, but pets may not be left unattended in guest rooms. There is a grassy area located behind the hotel for pet relief.
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Room Types
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    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, free bottled water, and microwave (on request)

    Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Room Amenities

    • Non-Smoking
    • Fan
    • Television
    • Height-adjustable showerhead
    • Grab bar - near toilet
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Microwave (on request)
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • Desk
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
    • Raised toilet seat
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Shower only
    • Visual fire alarm
    • Lever door handles
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 55
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Free bottled water
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • 2 queen beds
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    2 Queen Beds

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, free bottled water, and microwave (on request)

    Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

    Accessibility - Low-height view port in door

    Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Room Amenities

    • Non-Smoking
    • Fan
    • Television
    • Height-adjustable showerhead
    • Grab bar - near toilet
    • Closed captioned TV
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Microwave (on request)
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • Desk
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
    • Raised toilet seat
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lowered peephole/view port in door
    • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
    • Lowered locks/deadbolt
    • Shower only
    • Visual fire alarm
    • Lever door handles
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 55
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Free bottled water
    • Free cribs/infant beds
OUR GUARANTEE: Book a room now! Our canine concierge will make sure you’re assigned a pet-friendly room, so there aren’t any surprises at check-in.

Description

Aloft Gainesville University Area provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is situated 3.1 miles from University of Florida, 1.6 miles from Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 16 and 3.7 miles from Oaks Mall. The property is less than a mile from Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and 3.7 miles from Harn Museum of Art. Historic Haile Homestead and Dudley Farm Historic State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Meadowbrook Golf Club and Ironwood Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp) or Gainesville Raceway.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym / Fitness Center
  • Free WiFi
  • Business Center
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast Available
  • Free Parking
  • Laundry Room
  • Elevator
  • Non-Smoking Property
  • Smoking Rooms Available
  • Patio / Balcony
  • Game Room

Reviews

BringFido Guest Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Aloft Gainesville University Area has received a rating of 4.8 out of 5 bones by 41 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 86 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Cathy
    Feb 13, 2024
    Great hotel

    Very friendly, lots of green areas to walk.

  • Johanna
    Jan 7, 2024
    Great place

    We stopped here on our way to our winter getaway in Florida. It's a little ways from I-75 but not too bad; ideally located near University of Florida if that is of interest. The hotel was very nice. It is mainly geared towards a younger crowd (we're retired) but we were very comfortable there. There is a small, very well stocked bar in the lobby which also offers food (sandwiches, pizza, wings). My husband and I both got a drink and a sandwich which was perfect after our drive. Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and helpful. We will absolutely stay here again!!

  • Benjamin
    Sep 15, 2023
    Excellent hotel

    We have stayed here several times, and all were great.

  • Kim
    Jun 22, 2023
    Enjoyed our stay

    Great value and great staff.

  • Jill
    Jun 4, 2023
    Great location

    Modern looking and very friendly. Great lobby with good music, pool tables, bar, seating alcoves, all very welcoming, not overwhelming. Also, dog approved.

  • Anna-leigh
    Dec 24, 2022
    Very dog friendly

    Clean, safe area, nice room.

  • Charlene
    Nov 14, 2022
    Clean, quiet, comfy

    Love Aloft hotels. Nice greeting from front desk person, quiet rooms.

  • Gregory
    Apr 7, 2022
    Great dog friendly hotel near the university

    Great staff and rooms are very nice.

  • Rob
    Mar 7, 2022
    Not our favorite

    We were expecting a bit more from a "New (?)" Hotel. Rooms were ok but small and that's not the worst of it. Had to move from our first room because the A/C leaked on the floor and the room was a dorm sized room. There was no escaping the growing water spot on the floor. Staff was nice and gave us options for us to move on the same floor. We stayed in the second room because moving your stuff and your best friend is hard enough once let alone twice. It can cause his anxiety level to rise. We stayed even though the room was not thoroughly cleaned. We found Dog food and sand burrs on the floor. We could have asked for a third room, like I said the staff was nice and would have obliged. I feel that housekeeping is staffed by college students with no supervision. If that's ok by you this might be your place but it is not ours.

  • Tracy
    Jan 25, 2022
    Great central location on campus

    This is a clean pet friendly place. Our room was exceptionally tiny, but not a problem for an overnight. The lighting is an issue, because the same switch to turn on bathroom light, also lights up sleeping area.

  • Barry
    Jan 15, 2022
    The very best!

    When our shower had no hot water, Michaela moved us into another room and was very apologetic. In the morning, Ms. T made us the most delicious cheese grits we ever had. Service with a smile puts their customer service over the top! The rooms and entire hotel are immaculate! You won’t get a better bang for your buck anywhere!

  • Randi
    Jan 8, 2022
    Extremely clean

    We smelled disinfectant in the parking lot. It was extremely clean inside and out, but this location didn’t provide a doggy bed and treats. No worries, she slept well anyway.

  • Lori
    Jan 4, 2022
    Good location

    Easy check-in and clean room.

  • Mark
    Jan 2, 2022
    Classy & great staff

    Very clean with no dog smell at all. Super dog friendly staff w/no additional pet fee. Hard to beat!

  • Susan
    Dec 26, 2021
    Made it easy to be on the road with pooches!

    Property is clean with plenty of green space outside to walk the dogs. Great location if you need to be near UF campus. Staff was friendly.

  • Olwen
    Nov 6, 2021
    Clean and quiet

    Clean room, quiet hotel.

  • Jennifer
    Jul 20, 2021
    Great price and classy stay

    Hands down, the nicest hotel that I’ve ever stayed at for the price range that I paid.

  • Julie
    Jul 18, 2021
    Aloft Gainesville thumbs up

    The hotel was very per friendly. We sat out on the patio by the pool with Mazy.

  • Sheryl
    Jul 12, 2021
    Great value for the $

    Clean, modern and comfy. Breakfast options would be nice, but altogether a good choice.

  • Carolyn
    Apr 19, 2021
    Aloft

    Comfortable room, good sheets and beds. Had a good night’s sleep close to UF

  • Marianne
    Mar 7, 2021
    Pups Welcome

    ♥️♥️♥️ this hotel. Great attitude towards pups and the hotel is hip and awesome. All in if we come through Charleston again.

  • Graham
    Feb 27, 2021
    Pleasant Stay

    The Aloft-Gainsville was a welcoming and relaxing stay for my pet dog and I. We enjoyed the hotel and comfortable room.

  • Mary
    Jan 17, 2021
    Nice hotel

    Nice accommodations and pleasant, welcoming staff. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Roy
    Jan 17, 2021
    Great Location

    Close to college campus but large area for dogs. Staff friendly and helpful.

  • Chiria
    Jan 3, 2021
    Nice hotel

    Found my new place to stay in Gainesville with dog 🐕

  • Carlos
    Dec 31, 2020
    Clean and nice

    Only issue is we went to bed early cuz we drove down from NC under a storm and it was a little bit of noise in the hall. But overall was good.

  • Althea
    Dec 30, 2020
    Second visit to Gainesville Aloft

    The Aloft offers no pet fee stays. Does it get better than that? The hotel is also clean, new and close to campus. This is the only place I will stay in the Gainesville area.

  • Bruce
    Nov 1, 2020
    Very nice hotel

    Very dog friendly

  • Val
    Jun 12, 2020
    Perfect Hotel for People & Pups

    Great reception after long day of driving. Highly recommend.

  • David
    Mar 25, 2020
    Bentley ♥️ Aloft

    This is my 3rd stay at Aloft Gainesville. It’s a great hotel for humans & pets 🐶

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Health & Safety

Safe Stay: Aloft Gainesville University Area has enhanced cleaning and safety measures in place, and follows the Commitment to Clean (Marriott) cleanliness and sanitization policy. Hand sanitizer is provided to guests, and rooms are disinfected between each stay. Social distancing measures are in place, as well as physical barriers between staff and guests. Cashless payment is available. Each room has a 24-hour gap period between stays, and hotel staff are required to wear masks.


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Aloft Gainesville University Area