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Reviews of Gainesville Lodge

2 out of 5
Gainesville Lodge
413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 425 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 425 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 30 Apr,2024
I am delighted you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us and thank you for leaving this rating. We hope that you will come back and visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jabir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 23 Apr,2024
I am pleased to know your stay was enjoyable and an excellent value, Jabir. We hope that you will come back and visit us again soon!

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were fairly clean. The air conditioners in both rooms didn't operate properly. One room had a a/c remote but it was hard to regulate the temperature with it. The other room didn't have a remote. Upon checking out I mentioned it to the front desk and he said that he was aware of the issue 😳
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 17 Apr,2024
Thank you for letting us know about the issue you experienced with the a/c remotes. We will be sure to have our maintenance team address this and make repairs. I am pleased you found your room nicely cleaned, however, and we hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with a superior stay in the future.

4/10 Poor

Hollis, Chattahoochee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 14 Apr,2024
I am saddened to note that your stay with us was disappointing and will work hard to make improvements. I hope that you will consider giving us another opportunity to better serve you during future travels.

8/10 Good

Radford

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was very convenient for exploring downtown. Staff was friendly but bathroom door was deteriorating and was hard to shut and open.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 13 Apr,2024
Thank you for your feedback, Radford. I am pleased our location served you well and that our staff was welcoming. We will have our maintenance team take a look and repair the bathroom door. I hope that you will come back and visit us again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The street it was on was extremely noisy till late, and again early in the morning. If you must stay here, ask for a room towards the back of the property, although I doubt they will fulfill your request. They have no interest in helping people or any show of customer service. One definitely gets the impression that they just want your money- warm bodies in a bed, for lack of a better term. I believe I got a bug bite there as well. I arrived at 2am, as I got delayed in Tampa and unfortunately had pre-booked the room. The night clerk would not give me a late check out, not even 11:30am. (Even Motel 6 will let you stay till 11:30am if you ask nicely). Then when I was not fully rested in the morning, I saw him again as I was leaving, and I told him that I would've appreciate a little kindness in regards to the checkout time. He told me that they were fully booked for the night to come, so no one could check out late. Of course, that was a lie, because when I talked to the maid (who was waiting to clean my room), she said it was her last one. Listen, do yourself a favor, if you can afford it, pay an extra $40-50 and stay in a proper hotel, not a "lodge" which is really just a cheap, fleabag motel. Oh and there's a massive cell tower looming above the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 13 Apr,2024
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us, Kevin. Please accept our sincere apologies that your stay was disappointing and that our staff was not kind. I do hope that you will give us another chance to better serve you during future travels.

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 14 Mar,2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Jessica. I am pleased your overall stay was enjoyable and we hope that you will come back and visit us again soon.

4/10 Poor

Emilia A

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was not working properly. The sheets, quilts, and towels looks old .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 13 Mar,2024
Thank you for letting us know about the issues you experienced so we can be sure to address this and make improvements. I will let our housekeeping team know about the linens and have our maintenance staff repair the a/c unit. I do hope that you will give us another chance to better serve you in the future. Emilia.

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 7 Mar,2024
Thank you for rating your recent stay with us, Fernando. I am pleased you were satisfied with your overall stay and we hope that you will come back and visit us for an even superior stay the next time you visit Gainesville.

10/10 Excellent

darrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 4 Mar,2024
Thank you for sharing about your recent stay with us, Darrell. I am pleased to know that our rates were an excellent value for you and I do hope that you will come back and visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to downtown. Bathroom door doesn’t close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 4 Mar,2024
I am pleased to know our location was convenient for you and that you enjoyed your stay, Emma. I will let our maintenance staff know about the bathroom door so they can make repairs. Thank you for letting us know. I hope that you will come back and visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Bro

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 4 Mar,2024
Thank you for this high rating and we are so very pleased to know you enjoyed an exceptional stay with us. I do hope that you will visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 28 Feb,2024
I am delighted you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us, Brandon. I hope that you will visit us again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 24 Feb,2024
I am saddened to note that your recent stay with us was disappointing, Brandon. Please know that we are dedicated to improving and I do hope that you will give us another chance to better serve you in the future.

6/10 Okay

Raymond

No Coffee Pot in room. Very Noisy thru out night. No wonder 2*
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 9 Feb,2024
Thank you for providing feedback on your recent visit, Raymond. I apologize that you did not have a coffeepot in your room and that you did not have a quiet and peaceful night. I will share your comments with our staff so we can be sure to improve and I do hope that you will give us another chance to better serve you in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Angelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 5 Feb,2024
I am saddened to note that your stay with us was disappointing, Angelina. Please know we value you as our guest and will be working hard to improve. I hope you will give us another chance to better serve you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 31 Jan,2024
Thank you for this wonderful rating, Edward. It is our goal to provide each of our guests with an exceptional stay and superior customer service. We hope that you will visit us again very soon!

10/10 Excellent

Dilan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 31 Jan,2024
I am so very pleased that you had a wonderful experience during your recent visit, Dilan. Our staff is dedicated to providing an exceptional stay for our guests and we hope you come back and visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on 31 Jan,2024
I am delighted to know that you enjoyed an excellent stay with us, Clinton. We hope that you will come back and visit us again soon!

6/10 Okay

Bobbie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 8 Jan,2024
Thank you for your feedback, Bobbie. It is our goal to provide an excellent stay for our guests and we will continue to work hard to make improvements. I hope that you will give us another chance to better serve you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

taffy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 8 Jan,2024
I am delighted you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us and very much hope that you will come back and visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 21 Dec,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us, Isabelle. I hope that you will choose us again the next time you visit Gainesville so we can be sure to provide you with another excellent stay.

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This used to be a TravelLodge. They’ve renovated. It is basic, clean, and I love being able to leave the car and walk to dinner. Many casual and upscale restaurants nearby. Looks like nightlife as well, but due to work hours, I couldn’t partake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 20 Dec,2023
Thank you for your review, Carin. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us in a nicely cleaned room and that you were able to easily access the nearby restaurants. I hope that you will choose us again the next time you visit Gainesville!

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple digs, clean, well located for walking to restaurants. It is perfect for work travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 18 Dec,2023
I am delighted to know you enjoyed your stay in a nicely cleaned room and that our location served you well. We hope that you will visit us again soon, Carin!

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like someone had been smoking in it for months without opening any windows or doors. Bedspread had burn marks, A/C unit had thick buildup and had not been cleaned in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 7 Dec,2023
Thank you for letting us know about the issues you experienced during your recent stay with us, Michael. I apologize that you were given a smoking room without requesting one. Our reservation team will address this to ensure that our guests receive the room they prefer. Please know that our staff is also happy to address concerns like this upon arrival, as we would have moved you to a new room. I do hope that you will grant us another opportunity to better serve you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just returned from our second stay. Will be back! Old Travel Lodge meticulously maintained. Multiple families working cooperatively. Frequent smiles and kindness from owners and staff. Kids laughing, having fun and being good to each other. Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 28 Nov,2023
Thank you for this lovely review, Tracy. I am delighted you have enjoyed your stay with us and that our team helped make your visit superb. I very much hope that you will visit us again soon!

8/10 Good

Edward Boyd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 23 Nov,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and that you found our staff welcoming, Edward. We hope you visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is located in a walking distance to downtown Gainesville. It was very quiet. We stayed for two nights and slept like babies. The staff cleaned the room on the daily basis. The room was basic, with refrigerator, microwave, WIFI and bathroom. The ice machine was outside and could get the bucket filled in a very short distance near the office. There was no coffee or breakfast over there but we could find local restaurants near by. When evaluated with overall aspects, including cost of stay, we gave this motel a thumb up. We will stay here again next year when visiting Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 21 Nov,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed your recent stay with us, Ike. Our staff is dedicated to providing a wonderful experience in nicely cleaned rooms. We will continue to work hard and we very much look forward to seeing you again during your next stay in Gainesville.

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty place but perfect location
Super dirty place. Location is excellent in terms of walking distance to all the night life. But this is a really dirty place. Cockroaches. The toilet is clogged. The AC is super loud. I understand this is a budget motel. But we just want standard clearness. Towel and bedsheets are old. Shower water pressure is low. This is a place for you get drunk and pass out. But it is not comfortable stay. I woild suggest the owner really do cleaning to this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 14 Nov,2023
I am deeply saddened to know your stay was disappointing and that your room was not properly cleaned. I will share your comments with our team so they can be sure to improve. We will also increase our pest control measures and repair the a/c unit to run more quietly. I do hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with a superior stay in the future.

6/10 Okay

Tabatha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not the cleanest, staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 14 Nov,2023
Thank you for providing your feedback, Tabatha. I am pleased to know our staff was welcoming, though I do apologize that your room was not beautifully cleaned for your arrival. I hope that you will give us another chance to better serve you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Modest Family Owned Accomodations
Located close to UF campus and Main Street downtown Gainsville. A modest place. Staff is nice as the accommodations are family owned. We have stayed here before and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 10 Nov,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed a comfortable stay with us and found our staff welcoming, Rhonda. We value your feedback and are so glad you are a returning guest. We look forward to seeing you again during a future visit!

2/10 Terrible

Spencer

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a worn down ratchet motel, and I understand the economics aren’t there to turn it into something nice. So I would suggest a single, affordable improvement. The room is dominated by a disgusting, horrible, insect chewed bedspread. There is no other blanket. Change them! Throw them all away, and buy new, modern, fresh, nice bedspreads. No building permit, no big expense, no down time. JUST CHANGE THE BEDSPREADS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 7 Nov,2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Spencer. I do apologize that the bedspread was old and frayed. Please know that our housekeeping team will evaluate the bedding for replacement. I do hope that you will grant us another opportunity to better serve you during future travels.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 14 Nov,2023
Thank you for your feedback, Jacqueline. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Stuff was left in fridge and dead worms n bugs in bathroom was ok stay outside those few things ok to just rest and go…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 22 Oct,2023
Thank you for letting us know about these issues, Krystal. I apologize that the fridge had not been properly cleaned out and will be sure to let our housekeeping team know. I do hope that you will stay with us again during future travels so we can provide a superior experience next time.

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 17 Oct,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us, Dana. We very much hope that you will visit us again soon!

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy & not upgraded in many years.
This is an older hotel that has not been updated in many years. Don't expect anything fancy. No elevator to 2nd floor that I could find. I give it a 4 out of 10. I was there on a football game weekend, so there are no cheap places to stay in Gainesville on game weekends. The location is close enough to walk to some of the downtown Gainesville restaurants, if desired. It is not easy walking distance to the UF stadium (Swamp).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 27 Oct,2023
Thank you for sharing about your recent stay with us, Scott. We work to maintain rates that are competitive given the high rates of lodging requests. Please know that we continuously work to update our property and I do hope that you will select our hotel the next time you have a Gator event to attend.

2/10 Terrible

Donella

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 2 Oct,2023
I am saddened to note that your stay was disappointing. Our team is dedicated to improving and I hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with a superior stay in the future.

8/10 Good

Commie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 30 Sept,2023
I am pleased you enjoyed your recent stay with us. Our team will continue to work hard to provide an excellent experience for our guests and I hope you will visit us again soon.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no frills uf football stay
Convient no frills place to the uf football hames..within walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 26 Sept,2023
I am pleased you enjoyed a comfortable stay in a convenient location during your visit to Gainesville. We hope to see you again soon, Michael.

6/10 Okay

Rene

Travelled with family
If you’re looking for somewhere to simply crash after a UF game, this works. It’s walking distance (about a mile and a half). Other than literally just a cheap place to crash after a game when you don’t want to drive home, it doesn’t have much to offer. Shower was tiny and not very clean (like skip the shower until you’re back home). AC unit clicks off and on all night which was noisy. Bed was on a metal frame that was super noisy with the slightest movement. Cable tv and a fridge/microwave in the room. The front office staff was very friendly. Definitely gives off an “I’m hiding out from the authorities” vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 18 Sept,2023
Thank you for providing your feedback, Rene. I am pleased that our location is so convenient to the university and that our staff was welcoming. However, I do apologize that the bathroom was small and not properly cleaned. I will share this with our staff so we can be sure to improve our services. I will also ask our maintenance staff to repair the a/c unit so it runs quietly and adjust the bed frame so it doesn't creak. I do hope that you will stay with us again the next time you visit Gainesville, so we can provide you with a superior stay.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 7 Oct,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us, Lisa. We very much hope that you will visit us again during future travels!

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is conveniently located near UF
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 18 Sept,2023
I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, Martha. We love that we can provide a lovely place to stay for visitors to the university and I do hope that you will visit us again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

when I seen the place didn't feel safe staying their. So I never check in. Was just out the $90.00
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 7 Sept,2023
I am deeply saddened to note that you did not feel secure upon arrival at our hotel. Please know that our staff values the guest experience and safety. Our team is always happy to walk a guest to/from their vehicle if they feel there is an individual that seems unsafe, if its dark, or for any other reason that a guest may have to want additional safety measures taken. I do hope that you will grant us another chance to better serve you in the future.

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 6 Sept,2023
I am pleased you enjoyed a comfortable stay with us, Cynthia. Our team is dedicated to providing an excellent experience for our guests and I do hope that you will choose us again during future travels.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 3 Sept,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us, Kimberly. Thank you for this review and I do hope that you will stay with us again soon!

8/10 Good

Staci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 1 Sept,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us in a nicely cleaned room, Staci. We hope to see you again during future travels!

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never made it . Was sick couldn't cancel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 31 Aug,2023
I am sorry you aren't feeling well and were not able to come visit with us. Please know that we do have extra discounts for early booking and non-refundable stays. Unfortunately, when a non-refundable rate is booked, we cannot cancel your reservation. I do hope you feel better soon and that you will stay with us when you are better.

10/10 Excellent

J. MH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 26 Aug,2023
I am delighted you enjoyed a wonderful stay with us and appreciate your excellent rating. I hope that you will stay with us again the next time you visit Gainesville, so we can offer another wonderful experience.

6/10 Okay

charles

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 23 Aug,2023
Thank you for your feedback, Charles. Please know that our team always prioritizes the guest experience and will continue to work hard to improve our services. I do hope that you will choose us again during future travels so we can provide a superior stay.

8/10 Good

CARMEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Management on 23 Aug,2023
I am so pleased you had a great stay with us, Carmen. Our staff is dedicated to providing an excellent experience for our guests and we do hope that you will stay with us again soon!