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Useful information about Best Western Gateway Grand before you book
Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, the exceptional Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, FL offers the best of both worlds. A convenient location close to the excitement of Gainesville's best attractions with premier lodging and amenities, as well as a full-service conference center.
Centrally located in Gainesville, Florida, guests of the Best Western Gateway Grand will be minutes from the best attractions of the city. Spend an afternoon exploring High Springs or Ichetucknee State Park, seeing a show at the Hippodrome State Theatre, checking out the Florida Museum of Natural History or discovering Downtown Gainesville Historic District or Paynes Prairie State Park, the choice is yours.
As one of the closer hotels near Gainesville Raceway and host of the Gator Nationals, visiting sports fans can cheer for their favorite teams at nearby University of Florida, the NHRA Track or with Champion Park of Newberry. Guests will feel right at home at the Best Western Gateway Grand with spacious accommodations featuring cable satellite television with HBO®, high-speed internet access and more.
Wake up each morning to a complimentary full breakfast, take a swim in our outdoor swimming pool, get your heart racing at our fitness center or relax and unwind in the hot tub after a day of exploring Gainesville. This hotel near Gainesville NHRA raceway also features the Gators Den Sports Grill with wide screen and tableside TV's.
Business guests staying at the Best Western Gateway Grand will enjoy a full business center, meeting space that can accommodate up to 300 people and a close proximity to local corporations, including FHSAA, Exactech®, Ology Bioservices, Inc. , Progress Corporate Park, Bio Tech, University of Florida and Sabine.
Guests visiting students at the University of Florida, located just eight miles away will also love staying at the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville. Book your stay at the Best Western Gateway Grand today.
Enjoy!
When you stay at Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Meadowbrook Golf Club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Gainesville?
This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
Events/parties allowed
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets cannot be left unattended
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Parties and events are allowed on site
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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Minimal age
21
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Optional fees
- Pet fee: USD 28.13 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 112.50 per stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 16.88 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Nearby attractions
Meadowbrook Golf Club
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sante Fe College
1.6 km / 1 mi
Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Micanopy Cemetery
4 km / 2.5 mi
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Jonesville Tennis Center
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Oaks Mall
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
North Florida Regional Medical Center
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Regal Royal Park
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Spyglass Dog Park
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Possum Creek Dog Park
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Regal Royal Park
9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Tower Road Library Branch
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Veterans Memorial Park
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
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