there's also a business center with 1 meeting room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. contemporary rooms offer free wifi and tvs with premium cable channels, plus desks and coffeemakers. some rooms feature pull-out sofas, and upgraded rooms and suites including living space and minifridges, and some have whirlpool tubs. 6-mile drive from the university of florida and a 3-mile drive from shopping at the oaks mall. social spaces include a living room-style lobby, an outdoor courtyard and an american restaurant serving breakfast, dinner and starbucks coffee. other amenities include an outdoor pool, an exercise room and free parking. this modern hotel off interstate 75 is a 2 Gainesville Regional Airport 27 min
Sweetwater Wetlands Park (11 min) Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours. Swamp Head Brewery (7 min) Local brewhouse offering craft beers in a low-key taproom & weekly tours of its facilities. Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (18 min) Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (19 min) Park featuring mature trees & wildlife, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding trails. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (12 min) Zookeeper training facility at Santa Fe College, with a small zoo & playground open to the public. Loblolly Woods Nature Park (10 min) This 159-acre forested open space featuring paths & boardwalks is popular for bird watching. Historic Haile Homestead (9 min) Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History (9 min) Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (7 min) Bamboo, roses, herbs & water lilies are a few highlights of this botanical garden with a gift shop. Harn Museum of Art (9 min) One of the largest university-affiliated museums in the U.S., it offers art from around the globe. Depot Park (14 min) This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more. Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (9 min) Museum exploring the natural & human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America. Morningside Nature Center (19 min) Nature center with more than 7 mi. of trails, farm animals, guided tours & events. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (7 min) Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (16 min) State preserve with various wildlife habitats & trails for hiking, horseback riding & bicycling. |