Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Florida

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Lobby
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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212 SE 1ST STREET,, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Two Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Bed with Sofa Bed, High Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Queen Beds w/ Sofa Bed High Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Bed with Sofa Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(101 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Bathtub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Gainesville

City center stay.You'll be steps from Hippodrome State Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of Matheson History Museum with a stay at this Downtown Gainesville hotel. Depot Park and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Depot Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thomas Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bull - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Palomino Pool Hall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Relish Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Original American Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Bar & Billiards - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3-star hotel near University of Florida
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown.

This 3-star Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 145 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown offers 145 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (249 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hyatt Gainesville Gainesville
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown GAINESVILLE
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Hotel GAINESVILLE

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown to the airport?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is 5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown on Jul 7, 2026 start from CA $147, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown.

Does Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown offer free breakfast?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown have a pool?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown have a restaurant?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is home to The Placery, which features American cuisine, al fresco dining, and happy hour.

Does Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown to downtown Gainesville?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is 0.1 mi away from Gainesville.

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 876 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1196 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

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Clean, great atmosphere, nice amenities. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the rooms were spotless, the breakfast buffet servers were phenomenal!! All staff were exceptional!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was great the breakfast was great the room was cleaned better than 99% of other hotels That I've visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

We stay here often
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great Gym and pool very clean Easy walk to food🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courtesy, great breakfast, decor, cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Very clean and comfortable. Great location downtown. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at the Gainesville Hyatt when visiting Gainesville. It is right downtown and super convenient. The hotel is always clean and the staff is always friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

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Great location...nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great staff great experience I have stayed at the hotel before multiple times an again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judson

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great stay clean rooms great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Keyana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ehab

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great front desk help. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

YORDANKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nice size with the sleeper sofa as a bonus. Breakfast was included and well supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean spacious, conveniently located for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at check-in was lovely, hotel was clean and comfortable. I missed the note that parking was a separate $30 fee and is in a garage a block away - that was not a fun discovery for us upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff was kind and helpful Room was nice too Pool looked inviting just didn’t have an opportunity to use
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026