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Holiday Inn Express Gainesville/I-75 SW: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
3905 SW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 (Formerly Baymont Inn)
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Bargain for the price! Great customer service!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2012 via mobile

Came here to visit family in the area. Room.was clean but small, however it met our needs. Desk staff was exceptional and seemed genuinely happy to help. After waking up the first day. Our sink was full of ants. Troy W.was more than happy to rectify the situation and moved us to a poolside room. He was very apologetic and couldn't have been more helpful. My son was thrilled! No problems with second room. Breakfast was great. So many choices and well attended to. Thank you for a great stay and making us feel welcomed and important.

  • Stayed July 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lawrenceville, il
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“Good”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2012

Place to stay..overall clean, rooms decorated nicely. The staff is friendly. I don't know about breakfast as we just got in our room. Cracker Barrell next door is handy. This is a good place to stay over night on your travels. My only complaint is the smell of cigarette smoke when you come in the hotel. I am an ex-smoker and don't mind the smell of smoke but stale old smoke is not a pleasant greeting.

Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
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Decatur, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Tired musty . . . Will never stay here again.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2012

I usually stay at Holiday Inn's on my way to and from South Florida. This is possibly the worst I've experienced. Musty smell in room. TV only worked after swiveling set and plugging jack back in. Toilet kept running. Lifting the lid to the cistern revealed a thick layer of mold. Bathroom shower curtain reeked. If the wind is blowing across the garbage bin at the next door Cracker Barrel the smell is revolting. Stay away from this overpriced dump.

Stayed June 2012, traveled solo
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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express Gainesville/I-75 SW, responded to this review
August 1, 2012
Dear bardian68,

Thank you for your recent stay with us and reviewing our property. Your comments are highly valuable to us and will assist us in our continuous efforts to maintain and improve the service level we aim for. I'm sorry your stay was negatively affected by the smell and the room amenities. I understand the inconvenience this has caused you. Our hotel is very proud of its level of service, cleanliness and quality of its product. The feedback we receive from our valued guests, like you, enables us to target problem areas. We welcome any opportunity to improve.

If there is anything you need next time you stay with us, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Sincerely,

Zelyn N
Case Manager
IHG Care
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012

we stayed here one night and i would not hesitate to go back, very friendly staff and clean room, what more could you ask for

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“If you're in Gainesville, this is the best hotel to stay at!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012

We’ve have stayed here a couple times when visiting our son at the University; it is by far the best hotel we’ve stayed at in Gainesville. The pool area is clean and well maintained, the rooms are perfect, oversized and very well maintained. The breakfast is very plentiful and always clean and well organized and the staff is very professional and pleasant – we just love this hotel!

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  • Stayed May 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 3905 SW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 (Formerly Baymont Inn)
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Region: United States > Florida > Gainesville
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Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#16 Family Hotels in Gainesville
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The cozy and charming Holiday Inn Express Hotel Gainesville, Florida is centrally located between the Wild Adventures and Walt Disney World theme parks. Just two miles from the University of Florida, home of the Florida Gators. This charming property is conveniently located off Interstate 75 Exit 384. Special in room amenities include free high speed internet, ceiling fans, free local calls, and fresh baked cookies every Monday through Thursday evening. BUSINESS: Nationwide Insurance, Farm Bureau Insurance, Gainesville Regional Airport HOSPITALS: Shands Hospital, Veteran Administration Medical Center, North Florida Regional Medical Center UNIVERSITIES: University of Florida, Santa Fe Community College Local Attractions are Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Museum, Payne s Prairie Reserve, Hippodrome Theatre, Haile Plantation Golf Course, and Gainesville Raceway. ... more   less 
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