Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area  

In Gainesville’s university corridor, a hip hotel sits steps from the University of Florida, the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art. This pet-friendly Gainesville hotel is about 9 miles from Gainesville Regional Airport and minutes from retail and dining at Butler Town Center and Celebration Pointe.

146 urban-inspired, air-conditioned rooms feature platform beds, walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, in-room grooming amenities, refrigerators and 55-inch flat-screen TVs. Rooms include safes, desks, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Expect modern design touches and a lively social vibe.

Soak in the outdoor pool or hit the 24-hour fitness center. Mix and mingle in the on-site bar with live music and in the social lounge with a pool table. A 24-hour pantry/convenience shop, complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking keep things easy and convenient.

A business center plus about 1,400 sq ft of conference space and three meeting rooms handle meetings and events. Express check-out and a 24-hour front desk streamline business stays. Onsite parking and Wi‑Fi support working travelers.

An on-site bar serves light bites, specialty drinks and live-music nights. A 24-hour pantry provides grab-and-go snacks and drinks. Full breakfast is available for a fee on weekdays from 6:30–9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00–10:00 AM.