We stayed during Florida/Florida State during Thanksgiving weekend. The staff was friendly and the manager, who had checked us in, went out of his way to make us feel welcomed and commented that if we have any trouble to let him or the front desk staff know at anytime. I don't think many hotels really do that to the same extent. It was more of a welcome then some of the bigger hotel chains I've stayed at for work. The room was clean and decent considering that this isn't a new property and the rate was affordable to us for a big game weekend.

Although it was a bit late in the year to actually use the pool it is also a nice feature of the property. They had coffee and danish for breakfast but again it's a budget hotel. They also have free wireless internet. They're really close to the UF campus, Shands, and the VA hospital. There's a Chinese restaurant next to the office and there are a few places within walking distance. There are many restaurants 5 minutes away on Archer.

Consdering the price, room being clean, and location we would stay again.

We stayed November 4th and 5th and this is the worst hotel/motel we have ever stayed at.
The carpet is so filthy that it feels grimy to walk on and left dirt stains on our socks and feet.
The towels are so old and worn out that they have thin thread-bare patches and stains. Also each large towel we got had hair in it from previous guests.
The second night, the toilet started leaking all over the floor at the bottom against the tiles when you flushed.
At 3am that morning when I got up to use the bathroom, I saw a bunch of small roaches scatter once the lights went on. I killed a few in the towels and left them for housekeeping to see.
When we went to check out, the desk clerk was rude and defensive when we aired our issues. When we told him about seeing the roaches that morning, his comment was "well, I am surprised you saw roaches this morning when you've been there for two nights."
Not shock at our finding roaches, but surprise that we only saw them on the second night!
DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL! We were attending a Florida Gator's game and waited too late to book a nice place, and were left with this one.
The only thing they offer is coffee from an old coffee machine in the lobby in the morning, so if you want breakfast, go across the street to the subway.
Also to note, on the second day when we were coming back (after the game) there was a couple who approached us and they were high- rambling about tickets to the game.
This was our first time staying at an American's Best Value Inn and it will be our last. When you try to raise a complaint with the company, they state that they do not actually own the locations, just the name. And the only way to complain is to submit a form online.
Stay away.

This is an old inn. However, rooms have been updated and are very clean. Pool is crystal clear. This is a NO FRILLS ACCOMODATION. There is no breakfast but restaurants are close by. Service is good and staff are lovely. If you need a room close to UF, you have found a great place.

For a budget hotel, this is a friendly, clean place with the largest outdoor pool in Gainesville. we stay there for Gator football & basketball weekends. It's close to campus and Shands.