Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
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About this property
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is a 3-star property in Gainesville, Florida, situated within a 15-minute walk of the University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. The hotel stands just 0.2 miles from UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital, with Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 1.8 miles away. The location places guests near Gainesville's cultural and educational landmarks while remaining accessible to the regional airport, approximately 7 miles distant.
The hotel offers 173 air-conditioned guest rooms, including 20 suites, each equipped with flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless internet. Rooms feature private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries, along with convenient in-room safes and work desks. Guest ratings for room comfort average 4.7 out of 5. Phones with free local calling are available in every room.
The on-site restaurant serves cooked-to-order breakfasts daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM for an additional fee. The property provides a fitness center, banquet hall, and complimentary WiFi throughout. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, valet parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and electric vehicle charging stations. The hotel is smoke-free and features an elevator and assistive listening devices. Wheelchair accessibility is available, though some limitations may apply.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, with flexibility for late arrivals. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Service animals are permitted and exempt from fees. Pets are only accepted as service animals. The property does not provide rollaway beds or cribs.
Location & nearby attractions
UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Shands at the University of Florida - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
University of Florida - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Depot Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Lake Alice - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 2.7 km / 1.6 mi
Hippodrome State Theatre - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Bivens Arm Nature Park - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Meridian Acute Care - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
University of Florida Bat Houses - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Cultural Plaza - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Matheson History Museum - 3.3 km / 2 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- We only accept service animals
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 100 per person
Know before you go
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.