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Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

3 1/2 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
8.4/10 Very Good
(1003 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

The Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville offers spacious and well-appointed rooms, perfect for families visiting the university. Families appreciate the convenience of Shula's Restaurant on-site, providing fine dining and room service options. The hotel's proximity to the University of Florida is a major plus for those with students attending the university. While some guests have noted parking lot issues, the overall experience is considered positive by many families.

Guest highlights

The spacious and comfortable rooms
The on-site Shula's Restaurant offering fine dining and room service
The hotel's convenient location near the University of Florida

About the hotel

This hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located in Gainesville, Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville is near the airport. Florida Museum of Natural History and Curtis M. Phillips Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ironwood Golf Course and Meadowbrook Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stephen C. O'Connell Center or Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kayaking, snorkeling, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi
In-room wifi speed: 100+ mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Food and drink

1 bar
2 restaurants
To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 am–1:00 pm: usd 3.00-150.00 for adults and usd 3.00-150.00 for children

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Braille signage
Handrails in stairways
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Phone accessibility kit
Pool hoist on site
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Things to do

24-hour fitness center
Outdoor pool
Shopping

Outdoor

Picnic area
Pool umbrellas

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Reception hall

More

Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Romance packages available
Tv in lobby
map

Reviews that mention...

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Latest reviews (4)

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Marcus

6 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2024
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

The hotel is very clean. The room is very spacious and clean. The bathroom is clean. One of the most important things for our family when we travel is that the place where we sleep is clean. The parking lot was very dark at night, I didn't realize if the streetlights were out or if there were simply no streetlights. It is a huge parking lot that seems to be shared with Budget, an agency that rents cars because there are places that advertise that they do not allow you to park in those places. In reality, the darkness in the parking lot is intimidating. I booked through Hotels.com for two adults and one child, including cancellation and breakfast. When I arrived at the hotel they told me we only had a breakfast credit of $15 per adult. I explained and showed them the reservation, that the cancellation and breakfast were included in the reservation and the hotel responded that this was poor management by Hotels.com that had not updated its specifications. Anyway, at that moment I couldn't do anything, so we just went and had breakfast with the credit they gave us. In any case, it is a ridiculous credit because a tortilla costs $17, which means that it is not even enough for a tortilla with coffee. After all, the coffee costs $3. I think Hilton should review the prices and make sure that their offer on Hotels.com or anywhere their hotels are offered is up to date, and they should honor the advertisements they do anywhere, I don't think I'm the first person to be affected.
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Robin

15 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Our family stayed in three different beautiful rooms for my daughter's UF graduation weekend. The rooms were very comfortable and nicely appointed. Shulas Restaurant onsite was a wonderful surprise for fine dining and/or lux room service.
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YARIS

12 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Definitely will stay here again. Very close to UF, if your bringing your child to college. You have plenty to eat around you and even a place to eat at the hotel, Shula's. Staff are all super friendly and helpful. Angela, at the bar, gave us great service and remembered my drink every time. Ryan & Candance made sure our check in and stay was going great. Definitely worth staying here again.
A

14 Jan 2023 - 15 Jan 2023
reviewed on hcom

2 out of 5 stars

They charged me for the room but I’d already paid via hotels. Now I have to wait to get a refund apparently. I paid for the breakfast but it doesn’t look so good. The room had a funny smell to it like baked poop. We were late to dinner so by the time we got to say anything there were no other rooms. Then dinner was so late our child was already asleep. We couldn’t get in to Shula’s for two hours without a reservation until our VIP guest showed up. By that time the waiter had brought me a drink in a dirty glass and messed up our chicken wing order. It can certainly be a one off experience because it seems like a very nice hotel but I don’t think I’ll be staying here again.
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