Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is 4.7 km from Malcom Randall VA Medical Center and 5.1 from Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast and then take a dip in the pool. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all guests. All guest rooms come equipped with microwaves, coffee makers with free coffee, and refrigerators. A 32-inch flat-screen TV is offered. Pillow-top mattresses, hair dryers, and ironing facilities are provided. Some rooms feature sofa beds. A work desk is provided in all rooms. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands features a fitness centre. Business guests will enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour business center, as well as copy and fax services. Guest laundry facilities are also provided. Valet cleaning services are available on the premises for added guest convenience. Parking is provided and can accommodate most trucks, RVs, buses and cars. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Florida Gators, is 6.7 km away. The Stephen C. O'Connell Center is 6.5 km from the property. Gainesville Regional Airport is a 19 minutes' drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Sleep Inn
Hotel chain/brand
Sleep Inn

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bang
    United States United States
    location was good. very close to interstate 75. breakfast was decent.
  • Holly
    United States United States
    Quiet, comfortable bed, clean bathroom with great shower
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    Good location for an overnight stopover and the beds and room were very comfortable. The breakfast was also good and the staff friendly and helpful.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Laundry
    • Business centre
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
      Wellness
      • Fitness centre
      Languages spoken
      • English

      House rules

      Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 15:00

      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

      Check-out

      Until 11:00

       

      Cancellation/
      prepayment

      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

      To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

      No age restriction

      There is no age requirement for check-in

      Pets

      Pets are not allowed.

      Groups

      When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

      Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      The following accessibility features are available:

      - Accessible rooms with visual doorbell and fire alarm. Lowered sink and mirror. Handrails throughout bathroom

      - Accessible business center, concierge desk and exercise facility

      - Accessible guest rooms with mobility features with entry or passage doors that provide 32’ of clear width

      - Accessible breakfast area, parking and public entrance

      - Accessible registration desk

      - Accessible route from the accessible public entrance to the accessible guestrooms and registration area

      - Accessible route from the hotel’s accessible entrance to the meeting room, business center and exercise facilities

      - Assistive listening devices for meetings upon request

      - Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders

      - Public areas/facilities accessible for physically challenged

      - Service support animals welcome

      - TTY for guest use upon request, kit includes text telephone, door knock sensor, handset amplified, phone strobe flasher, alarm clock and visual/audio smoke detector

      - Accessible route from the hotel’s accessible public entrance to the swimming pool

      - Accessible swimming pool

      - Accessible parking spaces for cars

      - Van-accessible parking in the self-parking facility

      Early check is allowed as early as 9am with no additional charge. From 4am to 9am would result in a half day charge, and before 4am would result in a full night's charge. Early check in is based on availability and not guaranteed.

      Credit cards will be charged the morning of arrival with the exceptions of special events which will be charged 2 days prior.

      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

      Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

      FAQs about Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands

      • Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands is 3.7 miles from the centre of Gainesville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands include:

        • Twin/Double
        • Quadruple
        • Double
        • Family

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • The prices at Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Check-in at Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Fitness centre
        • Swimming Pool