I was working at the University of Florida in Gainesville for a few days in December of 2011 and stayed three nights at the Homewood Suites Gainesville. Having stayed at a Homewood Suites once before where I had a fabulous experience, I had high expectations. Though those expectations weren't quite met, it was still a nice place to stay.
I appreciated many aspects of my stay. The staff at the front desk, the breakfast staff, and the cleaning staff were all friendly and helpful. The bathroom was very spacious and well-appointed (as I much prefer a shower with a door, rather than standing in a tub fighting with a shower curtain). The bed was extremely comfortable. The kitchen (full fridge, microwave, sink, dishwasher) was nice, though I hardly used it. The parking was plentiful. The complimentary wireless internet was extremely helpful (if a bit slow at times). The complimentary newspaper each morning was nice. Proximity to dozens of nearby restaurants was convenient. And the complimentary breakfast buffet was decent (though not a nice as some others that I've encountered recently).
There were a few disappointments. The TV was small and old-school (and the remote control was only partially functional). The room orientation was odd, as it was long and narrow (which made the TV far away from the bed and couch). The absence of hot chocolate at the hot beverage station was disappointing, and when they finally had hot chocolate on the last morning, the "hot water" was ice cold. Finally, I was amazed how loud it sounded in my room it was whenever another door down the hall was opened and closed. I sleep like a hibernating bear, and I was startled awake several times by the hallway noise.
Overall, I enjoyed my stay at the Homewood Suites in Gainesville. A few things were less than spectacular, but I would happily return to this hotel if I ever come back to Gainesville.
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