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BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand

3.0 of 5
4200 Northwest 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
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Hiram, Georgia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights while we were on a diving trip at the local freshwater springs because this hotel was central to our diving locations and 20 min from each of them. (The Good): The hotel grounds and outside were appealing and well kept we noticed as we first arrived. The front desk clerk and... More

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Ron G, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Thank you for your comments. I will make sure our executive housekeeper is aware of your comments. They will help us with our training program within housekeeping. We hope to see you again. Ron. More

Lakeland, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013 via mobile

I was in Gainesville for the Santa Fe Spring Art show, and I believe this was the hotel they included with their mail out to artists. Not a good choice. The hotel carpets seemed dirty, and the room had a distinct odor. This is a pet friendly hotel by the way, which had I known....... Any way the staff did... More

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Ron G, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

I am so sorry your stay wasn't excellent. The manager that told you the carpet is being replaced this year was correct. We will be replacing all of the hallway carpet this year as well as starting our room renovations which will include the beds. We are one of the only hotels that offer a performing arts and festivals rate... More

Prophetstown, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We have stayed at this hotel many times, hoping to earn a free night soon. It is very pleasant, the restaurant is very good as well as the breakfast. We especially like the rooms and the separate sitting area.

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Ron G, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

Thank you so much for your comments. We hope to be your host and have you stay with us many more times. Have a great day. Ron More

Winter Springs, FL
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Stayed here many times while attending a horse show in Gainesville. Hotel staff always friendly and helpful. On every visit they have given us coupons for the Gator Den Restaurant which has always provided a wonderful meal. Rooms reasonably priced, clean, and comfortable. This is my hotel of choice whenever visiting Gainesville.

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Ron G, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

Thank you for your great comments! We are hosting the Citrus Cup Morgan Horse competition this weekend and hope to host many more horse events. We hope you will stay here every time you need a room in Gainesville. If we ever forget the coupon for our sports grill, please feel free to ask the desk and they will be... More

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5 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We loved our room. Very nice staff. Nice size rooms and a great shower. Will stay here again when we are in the area when we are anywhere close to this area. Our daughter in law loves the Florida Gators so she had to have her photo taken with all the Gator things around the hotel.

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Ron G, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Thank you for the excellent comments. I will share them with the staff of the hotel. We also love*** the Florida Gators. The football team will be staying with us before every home game this coming season. Have a great day. Ron. More

Chicago, IL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

This is the third time we have stayed at this property in an upgraded suite with our dogs and paid the $20 pet fee. We have been very pleased before. This year, we were put in a room in the front of the hotel, even though we had requested a room in the rear and the carpet in the room... More

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Ron G, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

I am so very sorry that you received a room that didn't meet your expectations. Every month we have a separate floor of the hotel's carpet shampooed. All of the hallway carpeting will be replaced this year. I will pass along your comments to the housekeeping executive to include in our weekly and monthly training. Again, I'm sorry your experience... More

Indianapolis, Indiana
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35 reviews 35 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

Although I stayed here just one night I think it would be a good place to stay for several nights. It appears that the hotel is a newer one with a conference center and a sports bar attached. I stayed in a king room on the third floor near the elevator on a week night and it was very quiet.... More

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Ron G, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

Thank you for the nice comments! Most business people that stay with us like the king premier or king deluxe rooms, which is the type of room you had. I'm very glad the living room area and little kitchenette added to your stay. We hope that if you're in the Gainesville area again you will use the Gateway Grand. Have... More

Elkhart, IL
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

This hotel is just a bit dated in carpet and furniture, but it feels kind of old world elegant! A great value for the price. Staff really great, pool area is lovely. Our king suite spacious and quiet. Even the fitness center nicely done. Vince did such a great sales job on the phone--- and it was good!!

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Ron G, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

Thank you for your comments. We will be replacing the hall carpets and guest room furniture this year. Hopefully that will add the elegance of the hotel. We hope to see you the next time you're in Gainesville. Have an excellent day. Ron. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

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Milton, Florida
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

I have stayed at this hotel several times over the past year while in Gainesville with my sister who was having hip replacement surgery at the hospital there. I can't say enough good things about this hotel. It is right on the interstate just about 7 miles up the road from the Archer Street exit where we had to go... More

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Also Known As:
Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel Gainesville
Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel
Best Western Hotel Gainesville
Best Western Gainesville
Gainesville Best Western
Address: 4200 Northwest 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
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Region: United States > Florida > Gainesville
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Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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