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Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
2900 South West 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 (Formerly Sheraton Gainesville)
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Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Gainesville, Florida, United States
1 review
“Banquet Dept.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Our Kiwanis Club only has excellent things to say about Tracy and the banquet group. From the room set up to the food to our wait staff - everything is always perfect.
We meet weekly and have been at the Paramount for three years and we are always very pleased.
W T Chesnut

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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rob1302, General Manager at Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, responded to this review
March 16, 2013
Mr. Chestnut we would like to thank you and the Kiwanis club for offering such kind words. The Paramount Plaza is very pleased and honored to have you at our hotel. We look forward to many more years with you all. We will make sure that every member of our banquet staff is recognized for a job well done. If there is anything that you need please feel free to contact me direct.

Thank you,
Robert Knight
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Gainesville, Florida, United States
2 reviews
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“Friendly and Professional!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

My husbands company has held their annual corporate meetings at the Paramount for the last few years. It is a weekend meeting that involves arranging meeting rooms, lodging, banquets and individual meals. The meetings have been held at other hotels in Gainesville that have done an adequate job but Paramount Plaza has a combination of warmth and professionalism that sets them apart from the others. Working with Tracy Ryan is such a pleasure! Her enthusiasm and attention to detail make every event special. I have had Tracy and the Paramount catering staff cater events in my home! My guests all commented on how friendly they were and how amazing the food was both in taste and presentation. You will not be eating "banquet food" with Tracy at the helm! I highly recommend Paramount Plaza for your next corporate event!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled on business
    • 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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rob1302, General Manager at Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, responded to this review
March 16, 2013
Rhonda C we would like to say THANK YOU for the kind words. The catering staff at the Paramount Plaza prides itself on giving the best customer satisfation both on site and off site. Tracy brings such a great level of professionalism to every event. We will make sure that she is recognized along with her staff. The Paramount Plaza looks forward to your next event!

Thank you
Robert Knight
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Gainesville, Florida
1 review
“Wonderful Place - Especially to have a wedding”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

My daughter had her wedding at the Paramount and we worked with Tracy. She was very accommodating. Tracy and her staff made the event magical and memorable. The ceremony and reception was beautifully decorated too. The food was great and the bridal room was fantastic!

Thank you Tracy!!

PS: One of her bridesmaids had her wedding at the Paramount also and was very, very pleased!

  • Stayed March 2013, traveled with friends
    • 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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rob1302, General Manager at Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, responded to this review
March 16, 2013
We are so glad that we could make the day magical for you all. Tracy is always point on when it comes to wedding and event planning. We will make sure that we staff is praised also. The Paramount Plaza would like to say congradulations ! If you need anything in the future please dont hesitate to give us a call.

Thank you
Robert K
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Sarasota, Florida
1 review
“Wonderful Paramount Plaza”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

Our stay at the Paramount Plaza in Gainseville was highlighted by the delightful service in the dining room. We were served by Jake, a young Univ of Florida student, who was thoughtful, attentive and engaging! He alone is a good reason to return to the Paramount Plaza!

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Robert K, General Manager at Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, responded to this review
March 17, 2013
Me. Lois S, Thank you for your kind words. Jake is one of our great employees in the restaurant. We hope that in the future you will consider us again for your accomidations and dinning needs. Please book with us direct to get the best savings.

Thank you
Robert Knight
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Nashville, Tennessee
1 review
“i loved it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

I was thrilled to death that if it's too good to be true...it can be.
The short 3 miles off the interstate was well worth the time.
Great looking curb appeal and when I checked out the room before checking in, I was surprised how spacious,immaculate, and a great view.
I was only going to stay one night, but decided to extend our stay another 3 nights to be tourists and enjoy the Gainesville area.
The staff were always more than happy to please us any way they could. Especially, Holly,Evan & Rachael
I would recommend this hotel and stay again whenever passing through.....

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 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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Robert K, General Manager at Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, responded to this review
March 6, 2013
Louis C thank you for such kind words and such a great review. It is reviews like yours that keep us climbing that ladder of success. We know that you have many choices for accomidaitions when visiting Gainesville and we want to say "THANK YOU" for choosing the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Conference Center. We love it when a guest mentions our staff my name, each employee will be rewarded for you mention. We hope that when you return to the area you will choose to stay with us again.

Thank you
Robert Knight
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Additional Information about Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites

Also Known As:
Paramount Plaza Hotel Gainesville
Paramount Plaza Hotel And Suites
Paramount Plaza Hotel
Paramount Gainesville
Gainesville Paramount
Address: 2900 South West 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 (Formerly Sheraton Gainesville)
Region: United States > Florida > Gainesville
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Gainesville
#7 Family Hotels in Gainesville
#8 Business Hotels in Gainesville
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Paramount Plaza Hotel and Conference Center stands out amongst the best accommodations in Gainesville, Florida. Bordered by the picturesque Bivens Arm Lake Nature Preserve, the hotel is Gainesville's only lakefront hotel, offering a taste of Florida the way it used to be. Currently being renovated in 2012-13 the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Conference Center offers full service Gainesville hotel lodging at surprisingly affordable rates. Convenient Gainesville Hotel Location The Paramount Plaza is ideally located only minutes from Gainesville's most important and popular attractions and venues, such as the University of Florida, the Butterfly Rain forest, Paynes Prarie State Park, the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and Shands Teaching Hospital at The University of Florida. The hotel is a short drive North of historic Micanopy and antique shopping, and just a few miles from downtown Gainesville. Each of our 197 large NON-SMOKING, comfortable guest rooms and suites are designed to meet your Gainesville accommodation needs. Our guest rooms are larger than most hotels in the area, which leaves you with plenty of space to create your home away from home. In-room guest amenities include coffeemakers, wireless internet access, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Unwind on one of our comfortable pillow-top beds and catch up on your relaxation with remote controlled cable television. Those guest that enjoy church services, Westside Baptist Church holds services in our Grand Ballroom every Sunday starting at 11am. The Paramount Plaza offers free shuttle services from 730am to 530pm daily upon scheduling at check-in. ... more   less 
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