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Oct 1, 2009 by Herb from Tampa,FL
Overall Rating: 1

• It was on a lake.
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“We were placed in a room on the fourth floor as far away from the pool. As you could possible be and still on the property. Five minutes after checking in, the toilet overflowed. I called right away. After 30 minutes we decided to go to the pool and give them a chance to fix the problem. We returned after two hours and the water was still on the floor. I called and demanded that they fix it or change our room. They sent a maintenance man and wiped the floor with a towel. Next when we went to get towels for the pool, we found that you had to go to the front desk. The front desk was father away from our room then the pool. I walked to get the towels and found out I had to sign them out and return them to the front desk when I was finished with them. If I did not comply, I would be charged $5 per towel. Finally, when I went to check out the next morning I was not going to complain about any of this because I was trying to enjoy my weekend. I was informed that the only additional charge would be a $2.75 amenities charge.”

Aug 7, 2009 by Robin from Vero Beach,FL
Overall Rating: 7

• Recently renovated price was fantastic.
• Old building smell or odor.

“Great price and very convenient to University of Florida. Perfect for short stays. Older hotel recently renovated. Happy about the value we got.”

Jul 13, 2009 by Allison from Stuart,FL
Overall Rating: 8

• Conveniently located close to Shand’s Hospital.
• The hotel/rooms are older/dated.

“The hotel was average - not too bad - not too great. It was clean enough. We love the fact that it is so close to Shand’s - just wish it were a little bit more updated.”

Jul 11, 2009 by Richard from Madison,WI
Overall Rating: 2

• The beds were extremely comfortable.
• Repeated trips to the concierge to get card key to work. Never did work, didn't have a key at all to the room or entrance!

“Terrible place to stay. Seedy characters hanging around the building. Card entry key did not work, so we had to have maintenance man let us in as did a number of others.”

Jun 11, 2009 by Pat B from Marietta,GA
Overall Rating: 5

• Outside balcony / patio area was large.
• No in room amenities at all.

“No way this was a 2.5 star based on room. Lobby was very nice, but room smelled bad, worn bed luminescent towels they must have gotten used from Holiday Inn.”

May 22, 2009 by Angela from Largo,FL
Overall Rating: 6

• Very clean. Good location. Staff was on the ball. I liked that they clean the room really well. And that my wake up call was right on time.
• No refrigerator in the room. No microwave oven in the room.

“I would not stay again since I did not have a refrigerator or a microwave oven in my room.”

May 22, 2009 by Bill from Thomasville,GA
Overall Rating: 5

• They accepted a cheap price for the room.
• Room not clean, bed was awful.

“This was NOT a 2.5 star hotel. The Best Western I stayed in the night before was leaps and bounds cleaner, nicer than this place.”

Apr 14, 2009 by Roberta from Tampa,FL
Overall Rating: 2

• Proximity to UF campus.

“Everything about this place was a disappointment. I couldn't sleep because I was worried about linen cleanliness and the fact that all of the bedding was pulling away from the mattress. The pool was freezing, unheated, and full of leaves. The TV was broken, although the maintenance person did come a repair it.”

Apr 7, 2009 by Ku Yong from Miami,FL
Overall Rating: 8

• Very cozy, good scenery and
  comfortable.
• Old, not so clean.

“Good, convenient to visit shand hospital, calm and fresh environment, strongly recommend.”

Apr 4, 2009 by Tom from Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Overall Rating: 7

• Location close to UF.
• Beds were uncomfortable, room dark and gloomy.

“I would not stay here again. Staff was rude and waited outside our door for us to check out. We actually checked out one hour earlier than posted time.”

Apr 1, 2009 by Dave from Daleville,AL
Overall Rating: 5

• Hotel charges an additional resort fee, but hotel was old and dated.

“Hotel was old and dated (not kept up very well). Parking area small and very crowded and had to walk long distance to room. Very upsetting and unprofessional. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.”

Feb 12, 2009 by craig from Lakeland,FL
Overall Rating: 4

• The location was very good.

“Friendly staff, but despite renovations in 2007, the hotel still presents itself as an older, high mileage facility.”

Feb 9, 2009 by Andrea and Tom from Salem,NH
Overall Rating: 9

• Spacious rooms, very comfortable beds
• There was no bureau in the room (not that we needed one...) and they charge an amenity fee when checking out. It is like $2.15 per night.

“This hotel is very nice. Many rooms have lake views, and the styling of the rooms is comfortable and modern. Most if not all of the beds have featherbed mattress toppers, and though it was too cold for swimming, the pool looked clean and well maintained.”

Dec 9, 2008 by Judd from Cocoa,FL
Overall Rating: 5

• Price.
• Bedding was unsatisfactory and non-smoking room smelled of smoke.

“This is an older hotel in the Gainesville area close to the UF Campus. While it has ample parking and generally clean rooms, the carpeting and bedding needs to be changed out to get smell out of the building. I think that in comparison to other hotels, not offering free coffee in the lobby in the morning after charging a facility fee makes you just shrug your shoulders. I think that if you are looking for basic sleep, it's ok, if you are looking for a resort stay, consider something else.”

Oct 13, 2008 by L
Overall Rating: 4

• Free access to computer & printer allowed printing of boarding passes.
• The fist-sized palmetto bug that was clinging to the shower curtain when I closed it!

“Rooms seemed dark & dated; neighborhood a bit rundown. Offended by $2.50/day amenities charge for normally provided items (e.g. the one bottle of shampoo and one bottle of body lotion -- no shower cap or other toiletries).”

Sep 8, 2008 by Lisa from Hoover, AL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The room was spacious and furnishings were updated.
• The powdered coffee creamer was in a clump from the humidity; the elevator door opened and closed as it was stuck on my floor, across the hall from me.

“My room was roomy and updated, very nice. But the humidity level in this hotel must be a bear to control. The air in the hotel was heavy with humidity and new carpet smell. All the coffee creamer packets had been penetrated by the humidity and caused the creamer to clump. The room's air conditioner never really got up to speed to handle it. The elevator was stuck on my floor and the door opened and closed with a creak and a screech all night. Upon departure, the heated stench of the trash collection spot was right below the registration door. When how putrid. Glad I was leaving. Yes, I did mention these problems to the clerk. She just looked at me, oh, sorry. She was young and probably didn't know how to handle complaints. The location to the University of FL is great. Just wish my stay was better. Don't know if I'll try this again. May be if I got a room in another building.”

Sep 1, 2008 by Robert from Gainesville, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• It looks to have undergone some recent renovations that made it seem nicer and cleaner.
• Parking. Not hotel's fault though, we got there late.

“This hotel has made efforts to upgrade its appearance and atmosphere. I liked the improvements.”

Aug 19, 2008 by Jay from Orlando, FL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Hotel has free WiFi.
• The rooms are dingy and the hallways and public spaces are dated.

“This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel for business. It is one of the few choices in Gainesville for 2.5 stars. This is not a 2.5 star hotel. The rooms are dingy and dated and the beds are uncomfortable.”

Aug 17, 2008 by Tamer from Stanhope, NJ
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• None.
• Every thing.

“Totally horrible hotel. The worse ever. Take my advice and don't stay there, or you will be destroying your mood.”

Aug 14, 2008 by Roy from Orange Park, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• Good amenities, comfortable bed, in-house bar and restaurant, big clean pool and great location for my business purposes.

“I enjoyed my stay.”

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