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Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
7417 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
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Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center
Ranked #37 of 44 hotels in Gainesville
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Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Duped!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Unfortunately, I didn’t check TripAdvisor before booking my stay at this place. Having had good luck with the travel site I typically use, I trusted their star rating and pictures posted online. What a disaster. It’s an absolute dive. The pictures on the booking site I used and on the hotel’s website are not recent. I have a hard time imagining that this hotel ever looked that nice. The other 1 star reviews posted on TripAdvisor are spot on. I have no idea what the 3+ star ratings are about. Lesson learned.

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Smelled Really Bad”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Okay so I shouldn't complain because if one pays $45 a night for a hotel expectations should be very, very low. Our room smelled so weird, in a bad way. I could not possibly identify the smell but it could be compared to a old run down hospital mixed with moth balls and lighter fluid. Luckily we only had to stay one night but I swear that smell followed us for a week.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Great Place, Great Service, Great Rates, Great, Great, and We are Great”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

This Hotel has the most comfortable foam temperpedic mattress thingy's, great staff and a really nice conference center. We are going to use this place all the time. If you have a budget, but need a really nice place, STAY HERE. Surrounding hotels are disgusting, especially Days Inn.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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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“OMG. A Nasty Man Works There. Do not bring your family.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Below is the same e-mail I sent the Owners, Management and such, as to the lewd and sexual misconduct by an employee working and OMG, Living on-site. This man is a sexual deviant and is nasty. Beware.


Dear Sir or Madam;

While staying as a guest for two nights, this past weekend, my husband, kids and I were embarrassed when Hotel employee, "Tom", a bald African American Gentlemen
made inappropriate - sexual comments, aimed at my daughter and her friend.

I am appalled at his behavior, attempted to correct the situation, to no amicable
means.

I will state this same review on Hotels.com and other travel websites. This man was completely appalling.

We will not be back again next month.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Not what the pictures show”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

The pictures that are shown for the hotel are much nicer than the actual thing. Staff was friendly. Bed was very comfortable. Upon arrival we found out the pool was closed which was not mentioned when making the reservation. I would have went elsewhere if this had been disclosed beforehand. The breakfast was average. Included juice, coffee, milk, tea, bagels, cereal, bread, and pastry's. The rooms need some updating such as new paint, carpet, and faucets. There is no wireless internet access and the wired access they do have is poor at best. The price is a good value as long as you don't expect to much from the hotel/property.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Gainesville Hotel Gainesville
Gainesville Hotel
Clarion Hotel Gainesville
Clarion Gainesville
Address: 7417 W. Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605
Region: United States > Florida > Gainesville
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #37 of 44 hotels in Gainesville
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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