AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby
Lobby
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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151 NW 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32603
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Gainesville

With a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown in Gainesville (College Park), you'll be a 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 11 minutes by foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 4-minute walk to University of Florida
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown offers 144 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 144 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
At AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM.
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 32 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; USD 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 32 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 457 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chinmay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall at a good location. But rooms are too basic and dont have a great view of campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if visiting UF in Gainesville. Across street from campus. Very convenient. Seemed like one of the nicer hotel options in the area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melodie

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stay at this hotel often, slipped in the shower the last trip and this trip there was a live five inch roach in my shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ransford

Travelled with family
Politeness of the employees
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a great location

Conveniently located and the rooms were nicely decorated and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiana, Englewood

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location. Comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing that was probably was the unavoidable 5 AM Fire Alarm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

Great location as we were in town for a student tour of UF. Easy to valet and check in. Very clean lobby, room and bathroom. Cool pool on rooftop with great UF views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for parents visiting their college kid at UF
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location. Great location. Spacious room. Safe. Close to dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikyung

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MA'MOON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ewa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Fairly run down carpets and shower but good location to UF
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shontra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location to University of Florida. Easy checkin/out. Rooms were great. Valet was efficient even when busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shervin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing time but I was given a price that wasn’t what expected prior to arriving. Overall I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025