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Rooms
This hotel features 197 guestrooms in two, four-story wings overlooking Biven’s Arm Lake. Rooms offer balconies or patios with views of the gardens and grounds, pool, or lake.
Rooms provide complimentary wireless Internet access along with cable TV, pay movies, and video games (surcharge). Phones have voice mail. Amenities include coffeemakers, in-room safes, and hair dryers.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Patio
- Balcony
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - complimentary
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Multi-line phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Microwave (on request)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Extra towels/bedding
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Makeup mirror
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
Guests can swim in an outdoor pool or work out in an exercise facility that has treadmills, exercise bicycles, and weights.
The hotel overlooks Biven’s Arm Lake, which, like most bodies of water in Florida, houses alligators, among other creatures. The hotel is also located just north of Paynes Prairie Preserve, a 21,000-acre state park that offers fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and several miles of hiking and biking trails. At least three golf courses are located within 10 miles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Boat launch nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
Property Amenities
Located on U.S. Highway 441 and overlooking Biven’s Arm Lake, this 197-room hotel is three miles south of downtown Gainesville. The hotel is composed of two four-story wings and a conference center with 13,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. Wireless Internet access is available hotel-wide.
On-site amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The restaurant is open for all three meals and a lounge is adjacent. Complimentary shuttle service is available to the airport, Shands Hospital, and the University of Florida.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Concierge services
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (free)
- Exhibit space
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Audio-visual equipment
- Number of rooms: 197
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Number of floors: 4
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Television in lobby
- Patio
- Coffee in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Wedding services
- Coffee shop or café
- Internet access - wireless
Policies
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit is required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Dining
Lakeside Bar & Grille - This restaurant serves steaks, seafood, and other classic American fare overlooking the lake. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The adjacent lounge is open evenings with nightly drink specials during Happy Hour.
Address
2900 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
USA
Nearest major airport:
Gainesville, FL (GNV-J R Alison Municipal)
