User Reviews for Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

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Apr 30, 2009 by Betty from Lexington,KY
Overall Rating: 9

• The staff, the maids, the bartender were all very friendly.
• The room was a bit smaller than expected.

“Truly a boutique hotel with a lovely view and extremely helpful staff. Free internet, and free breakfast buffet. Our room was a bit small. Not enough electrical outlets.”

Mar 30, 2009 by David from Fairlawn,OH
Overall Rating: 9

• Good location.

“Good location and accommodations. Excellent looking property.”

Mar 27, 2009 by shoeb from Orlando,FL
Overall Rating: 10

• The staff and the cleanliness was great.
• It has no views.

“The staff was wonderful. The room was very charming.”

Mar 12, 2009 by Michael from Fredericktown,MO
Overall Rating: 8

• Wonderful rooms.
• Pool not heated.

“This hotel was very clean and attractive. The staff was friendly and the accommodations excellent.”

Feb 27, 2009 by Jacque from Gainesville,FL
Overall Rating: 10

“The hotel is located in a really great place near a lot of restaurants and within minutes from UF. I will recommend this hotel to everyone looking for a hotel to stay while on vacation or just to get away.”

Jan 13, 2009 by Debbie from Titusville,FL
Overall Rating: 10

• Beautiful hotel and excellent staff.
• Nothing.

“This hotel is the best in Gainesville. I was surprised that I was able to stay there. It is definitely one, I would stay at again.”

Sep 25, 2008 by Matt
Overall Rating: 9

• Room was nice.
• Restaurant service.

“Very typical Hilton property. Not over the top, but not under. What I expect of a Hilton in Gainesville.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Richard
Overall Rating: 9

“The place was beautiful.”

Aug 24, 2008 by Beth from Pompano Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Wonderful, comfy beds, sheets.
• Loved everything!

“This was so wonderful. The staff was friendly, accommodating and cheerful. The room was spacious and very clean. The beds were awesome. Great cotton sheets and just all around one of the nicest places we've ever stayed in Gainesville.”

Aug 14, 2008 by Ronald from Deltona, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great name, great service, great room.
• Directions to hotel sketchy at best.

“Please check this place out. For the price it was very much worth it.”

Aug 13, 2008 by Allison from Saint Petersburg, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• The hotel was clean, well-kempt, comfortable, and slightly luxurious.
• Desk staff not the friendliest.

“We were very impressed with the cleanliness, the location, and the overall comfort offered by the hotel. For the price, we got excellent quality!”

Aug 9, 2008 by Amy from Greer, SC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• The decor was wonderful and comfortable in all regards.
• The staff was "fooling" around when arrived.

“The comforts of this hotel exceeded our expectations.”

Jul 23, 2008 by Paul from Boynton Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Felt welcomed and served.
• Under construction.

“My overall experience was extremely satisfied.”

Jul 22, 2008 by Roger from Holiday, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great television and bed.
• Hair in the shower, on the bed, on the floor.

“A very convenient location, nice rooms and staff. Restaurant was modestly priced with good food. Parking was adequate.”

Jul 22, 2008 by Mary from Wellington, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Clean, close to college campus, free internet.
• No coffee in lobby in morning!

“Excellent hotel & experience. Good clean rooms. Good service. The only thing that kept it from being perfect is that they need a kiosk selling coffee in the lobby. No place to get lobby except for actual restaurant and no place within walking distance.”

Jul 19, 2008 by Joe from Belton, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Great room, pool, restaurant and nice people.
• Rooms not quiet enough between rooms, staff not as informed about check out as expected.

“It was mostly a great experience.”

Jul 8, 2008 by Luis from Orange Park, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Comfortable setting in bar, nice entry and theme.
• Hair in the shower.

“Excellent service and courteous staff. Location is close to some UF facilities but not near other facilities (e.g. restaurants). Overall, nice quality hotel.”

May 16, 2008 by Kevin from Gainesville, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Price.
• Checkout.

“Hotel was perfect for what we needed. Early checkout was a bit of a hassle but everything worked out okay.”

May 15, 2008 by Ruth from Juneau, AK
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Everything we needed, safe and clean, beautiful place.
• Restaurant too expensive.

“It was a great location, close to shops and many restaurants, nice pool, workout room and great trees and foliage.”

May 2, 2008 by Amanda from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Excellent location across from the University, contemporary rooms, good breakfast buffet.
• Everything was fine.

“This is the best possible location, and probably the nicest hotel in Gainesville. The rooms are clean and contemporary, but a little small. The breakfast buffet is yummy, but a little pricey. Staff is courteous, quick check-in, generally a great experience.”

May 1, 2008 by Vickie from Lake Mary, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• The down comforters and pillows were very nice and comfortable.
• The sinks were clogged. I reported this to the front desk as we were leaving, but she seemed to just dismiss it.

“The room was very nice and comfortable and the staff friendly. I loved the down comforter and pillows.”

May 1, 2008 by Norma W. from Seminole, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Hotel was well located, clean, and beds were very comfortable.
• Everything was great.

“This hotel is supposed to be under construction, but in my days there I never noticed any evidence of it, except for the signs warning us about it. The rooms were pretty, clean, and very comfortable.”

Apr 22, 2008 by Coleen from Lakewood, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• I enjoyed the pool, fitness area, and the pool tables.
• No balconies.

“A great hotel, centrally located, beautifully maintained, great service, I would recommend this hotel to my friends.”

Apr 3, 2008 by Vicky from Petoskey, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Everything from beds, to food, to fitness center, to staff.
• Nothing - it was a great value and a great place.

“We were here for a total of ten nights and not once did we ever get that claustrophobic feeling here; the bar & restaurant were both terrific in quality & service, the bed in the room was super comfy, great linens & towels, great fitness center, perfect location, and the staff was so helpful and accommodating at all levels, from front desk manager to housekeeping. We would return here in a Heartbeat.”

Apr 2, 2008 by Antionette from Orlando, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was just an excellent hotel.
• There wasn't anything I didn't like.

“This was in a great location close to where I was needing to go and very clean and the service and restaurant was great.”

Mar 30, 2008 by Vicky from Petoskey, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very accommodating staff, very comfy beds, great location & fitness center.

“We had an extended stay here and it was a wonderful place to call home for ten nights. The staff everywhere is helpful, accommodating and willing to please at all times. The location is perfect, near everything and easy to get to Downtown, and the amenities are better than a 3 star rating; great fitness center, lovely pool, very comfy beds and linens, free wireless for our internet work, and the in-house restaurant/bar are both excellent. Great value; we will return.”

Mar 29, 2008 by Stephanjie from Evansville, IN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• It was a nice hotel for the price & convenient to get to.
• It wasn't as clean as I would have expected from such an expensive hotel. They also wouldn't allow me to request non-smoking or 2 beds ahead.

“It was worth the price I got.”

Mar 28, 2008 by Susan from Rosemary Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful lobby and nice soaps in the bathroom.
• The breakfast was $14 each and was TERRIBLE.

“Room was nice and clean. There were a lot of business travelers there. We would stay there again, but eat elsewhere. The food was not good.”

Mar 28, 2008 by David from Petoskey, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Super comfy bed, great staff everywhere, great fitness ctr.
• Put is in a smoking handicapped room at check-in.

“Terrific location, ample free parking, good on-site restaurant, great fitness center & pool too, ultra comfy beds and the staff here is wonderful in all areas, from housekeeping to front desk. Great value would definitely stay here again.”

Mar 25, 2008 by Dan from Apollo Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Outstanding location relative to the University of Florida.
• Nothing.

“Clean, friendly staff and great location.”

Mar 23, 2008 by J from Liberty, MO
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• Great price.
• They tried to charge my card again for the night.

“Can't beat the price, make sure they don't double up and charge you again for the room.”

Mar 22, 2008 by Scott from Dearborn, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Comfort level in room was outstanding, including flat screen plasma TV.
• Didn't provide breakfast and seemed more geared toward business traveler.

“Very high quality hotel with great lobby and bar area. More geared toward business and conference attendee. Convenient to University, but not to highway. No free breakfast like others in this class.”

Mar 17, 2008 by Melodie from Muncie, IN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Location and grounds.
• No stairs accessible from 1st floor to 2nd floor (up). One traveler has clinical claustrophobia and cannot use elevators.

“Great setting and location. Very clean. No hairdryer in room. Only one ice machine on floor (very, very long halls). No snack machines. No access to stairway from 1st to 2nd floor (going up).”

Mar 16, 2008 by Jason from Orlando, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The pool and fitness center were above expectations.
• The carpet in my room was worn and looked old.

“The hotel was very attractive. The lobby had gorgeous rich colors, every public area was extremely clean and well appointed. This hotel was one of the nicest Hiltons I have stayed at in recent years.”

Feb 14, 2008 by Janice from Jacksonville, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Convenient location, clean.
• Went during FL-GA basketball game, drunk fans woke us up at 2:00-3:30 a.m.

“This is a very nice place to stay, upscale hotel, everything you need is only a few miles away. Since it is in "Gator Country" you have to be prepared for fans coming in at wee hours during basketball or football games.”

Feb 12, 2008 by Tim from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• New and modern.
• Nothing.

“Good location and very modern facility. Best hotel in Gainesville. I would give it 3 1/2 stars.”

Jan 27, 2008 by Mabel from Sebring, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Friendly, comfort, clean, loved bedding.
• TV too complicated, no TV guide. No snack machines. Lobby store was closed when I arrived at 7:00 p.m. Really did not want to leave hotel.

“Overall, it was an excellent stay. Staff very helpful and friendly. Room quiet. I was right by the elevators and did not hear a sound outside the door.”

Jan 14, 2008 by Clairese from Titusville, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• The rooms were gorgeous and very clean.
• Albert's, their restaurant, was hideous. Dennys has better food.

“I am a travel agent and a world traveler. No bellman upon entering or leaving was a huge surprise. They were inside, talking with each other and watching us with our luggage, and I walk with a cane. When checking in, the woman seemed confused. We asked for a handicapped room. It was terrible walking so far. Why put a handicapped room there? The rooms were clean and gorgeous. Their lacking wireless computer connections was a shock and uncomfortable as their desk/chair combo was too hard on the wrists. We decided to eat at their restaurant, Alberts. We were the only ones inside, which should have spoke volumes to us, but we sat down. Upon delivery of the ice water was our second clue to run, as it was horrible tasting, lemon could not even remove the taste. I was shocked I was at the Hilton. Our appetizer, calamari, arrived and it was cold and the boxed variety that is just the rings. Again, I was so unimpressed. Secondly came our French onion soup. Again, cold and all the salt and pepper in the world could not make it taste like anything at all. Very disturbing. My Ahi salad was to come on a bed of exotic vegetables. It was bagged salad. The tomato vedges were mushy, cucumber, zucchini and carrot garnish not exotic and they over cooked my Ahi after I asked for it to be raw on the inside. I took this sad tuna off the wilted and sad salad and pushed it to the side and ate the Ahi with one cold roll. My partner had chicken breast and asked for the vegetable medley. The chicken arrived with a small drumette attached. How could that be a breast? Green beans filled his plate; there was no medley of vegetables. At least they took my salad off our bill. Someone did come over and find out why we did not like our meal and we described our experiences in fine hotels all over the world and nothing was this shocking to find at a Hilton.”

Jan 10, 2008 by Ricky from Nashville, TN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Easy access to I-75, but not in an overcrowded area.
• I would like a refrigerator or microwave at no extra charge.

“Very Nice! Excellent Location!”

Jan 5, 2008 by Kieron from Jensen Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Comfy beds, close to supermarket, close to a great museum.
• Cold weather outside.

“The Hilton is a very nice hotel, with very comfy beds and a good view out the windows. The staff was very nice to my whole family and we will stay there again on our next trip to Gainesville.”

Jan 3, 2008 by Frank from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very helpful front desk.
• NA.

“It more than lived up to expectations; excellent buffet breakfast, very decent gymnasium, perfect location, superb cleanliness.”

Jan 2, 2008 by Jose from Miami, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Everything was great.
• Nothing.

“Great hotel, highly recommended.”

Jan 2, 2008 by Paul from Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Convenient location.
• Difficult parking when the conference center in use.

“Great location for Gainesville Downtown and university. Clean hotel, great restaurant and bar area. Shop was closed most of the weekend therefore it was difficult to find snack food or 24 hr. Coffee. Finding parking near to the building can be a challenge when the conference center is in use.”

Dec 5, 2007 by Paula from Cape Coral, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• I always take a memory form cover for the mattress but the bed was perfect so I didnt need it.
• The automated check out stand was not working.

“This hotel was wonderful. Very nicely kept and very attractive. The bed really won me over. I have a bad back and always take a memory foam mattress cover to put on top of the bed but this bed was so comfortable I did not need it.”

Nov 16, 2007 by Robert from Blaine, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Clean and well appointed decor, what I expected.
• Shower and tub need upgraded.

“We were just passing through and the hotel was a very nice stopover with great room and lots of restaurants nearby, closely located to I 75.”

Nov 16, 2007 by Judy from Mason, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] •

• Clean, safe neighborhood.
• Expensive food.

“This hotel was very nice, very accommodating. The room was very clean.”

Nov 14, 2007 by Mark from Delray Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Best hotel in Gainesville.
• Lobby did not have coffee.

“Clean, well appointed, professional service, convenient location to UF campus.”

Oct 31, 2007 by Debby from Ft Lauderdale, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Spacious room, comfortable beds, pleasant all around.
• Nothing.

“Convenient to UF, our destination. Very clean and lovely both inside and out. Friendly staff. Great beds with lots of pillows & towels. A/c was very cold and easy to regulate. Double sided closet was a nice touch. We inquired about a roll away bed when we checked in & was told it would be $15. After returning to the hotel later that evening, we requested one and received it promptly at no additional charge. We did not eat at the hotel, but the restaurant looked very nice.”

Oct 30, 2007 by Bassem from Clearwater, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Bed was very comfortable.
• No comp breakfast.

“Clean, convenient and comfortable amenities.”

Oct 25, 2007 by Richard from Lauderhill, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• It was comfortable, clean, and safe feeling.
• The bottled water in the room that they charge 3.50 if you drink it.

“The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was big and had a nice countertop and wallpaper, the room was clean. The room door was inside the building that makes me feel safer. The room was spacious and smelled clean.”