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2.0/5
Based on 532 guest reviews
- Complimentary breakfast is offered
- Hotel has 53 rooms
- 2 floors in hotel
- Check in time: 14:00
- Check out time: 11:00
- Group friendly rating of 7.5/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesGovernment Military Rate ID Required 1 King Bed Accessible Mobility and Hearing Accessible Tub
Non-Smoking
Check RatesGovernment Military Rate ID Required 1 Queen Bed Coffee Maker Clock Radio HBO TV Cable Satellite
Non-Smoking
Check RatesGovernment Military Rate ID Required 2 Double Beds Clock Radio HBO TV Cable Satellite Refrigerator
Smoking
Check RatesSenior AARP Rate Age 60 or Older 1 King Bed Accessible Mobility and Hearing Accessible Tub
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSenior AARP Rate Age 60 or Older 1 Queen Bed Coffee Maker Clock Radio HBO TV Cable Satellite
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Florida Museum, Football Stadium, Fred Bear Museum (3 miles), Botanical Gardens (6 miles), Gatornationals Drag Racing (8 miles), Silver Springs (30 miles), Oaks Mall (4 miles), Historic Micanopy (15 miles), Ichetucknee Springs (20 miles), Hoggetowne Medieval Faire (5 miles)
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Verified Reviews of Econo Lodge University
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Scary, people laying on sidewalk, lots of trash."
Overall Score1.0/ 5
Did not stay there after arriving Have disputed charge.
Joyce R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
05-Apr-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 01 to Sat Apr 02 2022 at a $93.99 average nightly rate. 
"Horror Story"
Overall Score1.0/ 5
You like cock roaches and drains that don't work this is the place for you. I really got roped off. ..dont.
Jeffrey P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
19-Dec-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Dec 17 to Sat Dec 18 2021 at a $71.99 average nightly rate. "Horrible"
Overall Score1.0/ 5
I had no TV remote for the whole stay and no towels on the first night. There was a dead cockroach in the toilet and I was joined in the shower with a living one. The carpet was very sticky and my white socks were not white after I walked on the carpet. I had to wear slids the intire visit. The toilet whistles when it flushed.I asked for a queen bed, non smoking room and I received a full bed smoking room instead. I went to the office the next day to get towels and I asked why I was put in that room when I asked for the total opposite and the manager told me that I got that room because I booked the room online and I should have called the hotel to confirm. I told him that I did call the hotel 2xs to confirm and I was told everything was good. The people in the office did not care that the room they gave me was in such horrible condition. I suggest that the hotel calls the people they are not able to put in a room they requested so they can make other arrangements.. worst hotel I ever stayed at.
Misty H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
19-Sep-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 17 to Sun Sep 19 2021 at a $159.00 average nightly rate. "I never got passed the desk, my reservations were messed up."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Seemed Okay
Charles H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
18-Aug-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 17 to Wed Aug 18 2021 at a $69.99 average nightly rate. "The room was discussing."
Overall Score1.0/ 5
Nasty drug hotel.
Denice J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
27-Sep-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 22 to Thu Sep 24 2020 at a $59.00 average nightly rate. "Motel was nasty and it sinks."
Overall Score2.0/ 5
Do not book this motel it is nasty.
Amy K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
26-Aug-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 22 to Tue Aug 25 2020 at a $53.70 average nightly rate. "Some important items were not found."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
It is a good hotel but sometimes the hotel keys do not work. The breakfast is not enough. other hotels with similar cost have better breakfast. There is an iron for ironing clothes. This one is evarage There are cobwebs in the outside wall.
Devet S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
17-Oct-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 13 to Tue Oct 15 2019 at a $47.20 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
The Econo Lodge University is located one mile from the Florida Museum of Natural History, Shand's Hospital and the University of Florida. With easy access to Interstate 75, this Gainesville hotel is five miles from the Gainesville Regional Airport and Gainesville Raceway. Historic Micanopy is only 15 miles away. Superior amenities include: Free continental breakfast, Free coffee in the lobby, Free newspaper (Monday-Saturday), Free parking. All spacious guest rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators. In addition to standard amenities, some rooms offer coffee makers, hair dryers and massage shower heads. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms are also available.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 14:00 |
| Check Out: | 11:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 1997 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 53 |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 0 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 0 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Meeting Rooms: | 0 |
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Airport & Shuttle Information
J.R. Alison Munic. Arpt. (8 miles), Jacksonville Intl. Arpt (76 miles)
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.About Econo Lodge
- Easy Starts continental breakfast
- Offer special promotions and advance purchase deals
- Free high-speed internet and premium movie channel
- Convenient locations close to major roads and highways
The Econo Lodge highlights above are subject to change without notice.
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FAQs about Econo Lodge University
What time is check in?
Check in time is 14:00 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 11:00 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 Econo Lodge University have?
There are 53 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Can I get a AAA rate at Econo Lodge University?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1 King Bed Accessible Mobility and Hearing Accessible Tub
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Econo Lodge University?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior AARP Rate Age 60 or Older 1 King Bed Accessible Mobility and Hearing Accessible Tub
Testimonials:
"My middle school band and I have been extremely pleased with the service we received from your company. I had many choices for hotels very quickly and the hotels I considered were all excellent. Even after I selected our hotel, your agents stayed in contact with me periodically and even arranged a free upgrade of my room to a suite! What a nice surprise! I plan to book my next trip through them and would highly recommend them to my friends for their group travel plans. Thanks for a great experience." C.C. - Grove Hill, AL
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