For business travelers, this Gainesville hotel provides access to a fax machine. All spacious guest rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators. In addition to standard amenities, some rooms offer coffee makers, hair dryers and massage shower heads. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms are also available. Pets are welcome with a small fee. The convenient location, friendly customer service and nice accommodations make the Econo Lodge University an ideal hotel for business and leisure travelers in the Gainesville area.
The Econo Lodge University is located one mile from Shand's Hospital, the VA Hospital and the University of Florida. With easy access to Interstate 75, this Gainesville hotel is about eight miles from the Gainesville Regional Airport and Gainesville Raceway. Historic Micanopy is only 15 miles away.The Florida Museum of Natural History and the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and are minutes from the hotel.A wide variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are located nearby, including Cedar River, Bhan Tai, IHOP and Olive Garden Italian Restaurant. Visitors will enjoy outdoor activities, including fishing and golfing, in the surrounding area.