Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville  

In Gainesville's lively university district, this hotel sits a 5-minute drive from the University of Florida and close to Dogwood Park. Nearby attractions include the Fred Bear Museum, the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and the Curtis M. Phillips Center.

Eighty-one air-conditioned rooms feature smart flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, desks and in-room safes, plus complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The lobby fireplace adds a cozy, late-night chill vibe.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub. There's a fitness center, complimentary wired and wireless internet, and free self-parking.

A business center, express check-in and express check-out keep things efficient. Meeting facilities total 546 sq ft and complimentary wired and wireless internet supports work needs.

An on-site restaurant serves American cuisine, while a coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge cover snacks and drinks. Cooked-to-order or buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.