Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

4110 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 United States (USA) near junction 384 on I-75 (~0.2mi)
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2.5 Star property
29.616755 -82.383180
+1-800-219-2797
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Very good
4.5/5

Based on 615 guest reviews

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  • Has outdoor swimming pool
  • Free comp. breakfast
  • Access to gym on-site
  • 74 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Check in: 11:00
  • Check out: 11:00am
  • Group friendly rating of 6.9/10

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

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Room types

Check rates 1 King Bed Suite
Non-smoking
Check rates 1 King Bed Suite Sofa Bed - Free WiFi Pillow Top Mattress 1
Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
Check rates 2 Queen Beds Flat Screen TV Free WiFi Pillow Top Mattress HBO
Non-smoking

Local attractions

University of Florida Shands Hospital Veteran's Hospital

Verified reviews of Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Dr. appt at UF"
Overall score4.0/ 5
The hotel and staff were great as usual.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Dec-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Dec 21 to Mon Dec 22 2025 at a $76.50 average nightly rate.
"Very clean and staff Very friendly and helpful. Love"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Excellent place very clean great customer service.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Jan 12 to Mon Jan 13 2025 at a $79.90 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 615 guest reviews

Property description

The Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands hotel near Oaks Mall in Gainesville, FL will give you simply a stylish experience. This smoke-free hotel is near destinations like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Stephen C. OConnel Center and City College-Gainesville. Our property offers a free courtesy shuttle from 8am-5pm daily. Shuttle runs up to 5 miles from hotel. Please call hotel for specific shuttle stops. Enjoy amenities like free breakfast, free WiFi, fitness center and outdoor pool. Guest rooms include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hair dryer. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program. This hotel is 100-percent non-smoking and pet-free. A 200.00 USD cleaning fee will be incurred if you smoke or bring a pet in your room. All guarantee cards are pre-authorized 1-2 days prior to arrival for one night's room and tax.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 11:00
Check-out: 11:00am
Year of last renovation: 2008
Floors: 0
Rooms: 74
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 0
Rooms with disabled access: 0
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows do open
Meeting rooms: 0 View spaces
Meeting space: 560 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 5 people
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
6 pm day of arrival unless otherwise noted.
Nightly parking: 0
Total taxes: 11.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.25%
Occupancy Tax: 2.75%

Amenities / Features


  • Fitness and health center
  • Laundry facilities

Airport & shuttle information

Gainesville Regional Airport - 12 miles

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

About Sleep Inns

  • Morning Medley hot breakfast buffet serving waffles, eggs, bacon or sausage, etc. varies by location
  • Guest rooms with large work/desk areas, free local and long-distance calls within the U.S.
  • Large signature Sleep showers
  • Free high-speed internet access and newspaper
  • Swimming pool and/or fitness facility

The Sleep Inns highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands, Sleep Inn Suites, Sleep Inn & Suites

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands.

Feel free to use the Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Gainesville event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Breakfast Room 12 x 30 x 8 360 --/-- -- -- -- -- 14 --/-- -- -- 16
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Breakfast Room

This room can accomodate a small meeting or conference. This is our breakfast area and would not be available until 10:30am each day.
Room type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total size:
360 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
12 x 30 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Air Conditioning
Photo of Breakfast Room
Meeting Room 10 x 20 x 8 200 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- 21 5 --
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Meeting Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
200 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
10 x 20 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available

    FAQs about Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands

    What time is check in?

    Check in time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

    What time is check out?

    Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

    How many rooms does Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands have?

    There are 74 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

    Is there any meeting space at Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands?

    Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

    Can I get a AAA rate at Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands?

    Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

    Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands?

    Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

    Is there a gym at Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands?

    Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

    Is there a pool at Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands?

    Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

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    "This website has been an absolute life saver for us! The huge medical convention at McCormick Place had many, many rooms booked or blocked, and my mother and I had called dozens of hotels and been told there was no way we could do wedding blocks!" L.M. - Chicago, IL

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