Aloft By Marriott Gainesville University Area, Gainesville

Aloft Gainesville University Area - A hip hotel with urban-inspired accommodations and easy access to local attractions

Aloft Gainesville University Area offers urban-inspired accommodations with ultra-comfortable platform beds, walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, and custom amenities by Dry Bar in private bathrooms. Each room includes a 55-inch LCD TV, wireless internet, and a plug-and-play connectivity station for electronic devices. Guests can socialize at the W XYZ bar, which serves craft cocktails, appetizers, and hosts live music, or refuel at the 24-hour self-serve pantry with snacks and meals. The 3-star hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and billiards for recreation. Located a 1-minute drive from the University of Florida and 6 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida, the property is also near the Harn Museum of Art, Florida Museum of Natural History, and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Aloft Gainesville provides flexible event spaces, a business center, and free Wi-Fi for corporate travelers. The hotel allows up to two dogs per room (max weight 40 lbs each) and offers complimentary on-site parking.

Pros

Urban-inspired rooms feature design-forward furnishings, walk-in showers, and custom Dry Bar amenities.

Located within walking distance of the University of Florida and nearby museums, including the Butterfly Rainforest.

Includes a 24-hour grab-and-go pantry, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

Pet-friendly with a two-dog maximum per room and no weight restrictions.

Cons

The outdoor pool is not heated.

No full-service restaurant on-site, only a 24-hour grab-and-go market and bar fare.