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2.0 of 5
7417 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
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Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center
Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center
Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center
Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center
Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center
Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center
Ranked #37 of 43 hotels in Gainesville
2.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“NEVER AGAIN!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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people found this review helpful

We went to Gators game and had reserved 2 rooms for 2 nights. We got to our room and when we walked into the room, it smelled terrible, the bathroom had rusted faucets and the sheets on BOTH beds were stained.....it was the same in the room next to us!! With the only other option being to go pay $300-$400 dollars at the last minute, we decided we had no other choice. We went to Target and bought 2 pairs of king sheets, towels and washcloths, and Febreeze. The pictures are VERY deceiving and we will absolutely NEVER stay there again!!! UGH

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Lake Mary Fl
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good Value Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stay in hotels at least twice a month, this weekend i decided to look for more affordable rate and the price on this was great! I was nervous after reading the reviews but we had 2 rooms which were clean and better than i expected for what price I paid! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I got to bring my little Yorkie for a a very reasonable price.
The only complaint was in 1 room I experienced water that was not as hot as i like in the morning. Over all We enjoyed our stay.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tampa Bay, Florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“WORSE THAN AWFUL FROM 3 YEARS AGO”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stopped by this roach-hole to look around to see if things have improved from over 3 years ago. They are the same if not worse. Not only did they lose their Clarion Hotel franchise, but the same song about positive changes and a new direction has been playing for the last 3 years, and this hotel is still disgusting. I can not believe the chamber of commerce allows such a worthless hospitality facility to remain open and give Gainesville such a bad name. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“We must have got the best room in the place...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

We didn't experience the horrors that other patrons did. Disappointed the Bar was not open, but our room was reasonably clean, we had hot water in the morning and the TV and A/C worked fine, and there was no peeling paint. We did find it curious that on a game night we were about the only people staying there. Only a few other cars. Certainly not a four-star, but worth the money.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Dirtiest Hotel Room I have ever encountered”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is the dirtiest hotel I have ever stayed in. Unfortunately it was a game weekend and we could not find another room. Unidentifiable stains on almost everything, towels, sheets, pillow cases and curtains. The lighting is terrible and even the plastic garbage can was dirty and broken. Little to no hot water in the AM, rust on door jabs and peeling paint in the bathroom. If this is the only hotel available next time we want to go to a game, I'll stay home.
The staff is well aware of the problems and although courteous and apologetic there was not much they could do.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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  • Clarion Hotel Gainesville
  • Clarion Gainesville
Address: 7417 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
Price range (per night):* INR2,800 - 11,146

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