Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Smoke Free) | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$83
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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3500 Southwest 42nd St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • University of Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Smoke Free)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Smoke Free)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Smoke Free)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (2 Rooms, Smoke Free)

  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Smoke Free)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Upgraded Bedding & Snack, Smoke Free)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Smoke Free)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(130 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Upgraded Bedding & Snack, Smoke Free)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (Upgraded Bedding & Snack, Smoke Free)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Smoke Free)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (2 Rooms, Smoke Free)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds (2 Rooms, Smoke Free)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

Gainesville hotel close to University of Florida
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville offers 129 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville features a vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Gainesville hotel also offers a television in a common area and an elevator. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 28.13
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 11 2025 to January 1 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 28.13 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: USD 3.38 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 150 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 1178 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Milagros

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was very sweet and the location is great. However, the room was dusty and the bathroom was very limited with soap, as well as having a faulty shower. The bed sheets were sort of itchy and the desk was dusty. If this place was cleaner and had more soap/lotions and towels, it would be great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEDRICK

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cordell

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Both rooms smelled horribly like mold, thankfully the front desk agent was kind enough to give us a full refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was good and property premises were clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alay

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad experience at this hotel. It started at check-in, when they gave me a key to a room that was already occupied — I heard children’s voices coming from inside (the same kids who were running through the hallways and playing in the elevator). I returned to the lobby and requested a different room. The second room was even worse. As soon as I walked in, I noticed a terrible smell. I checked the bed, and the sheets were full of pubic hair. I immediately went back to the lobby to cancel my reservation. The only positive aspect of this experience was that the staff canceled my booking without any issues. I also called Expedia, and they agreed to refund me the full amount. Overall, the hotel had no visible security, and there was a strong unpleasant odor as soon as you entered the lobby. I do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keep keeping up with the property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The personnel were very attentive and professional. Was very helpful with my inmediate needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ismail

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jamaal

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although it’s not a luxury hotel, it is clean, and the staff is professional and accommodating. We stayed here from April 29th to May 5th to revisit our daughter's favorite spots in Gainesville before her graduation from UF. At check-in on April 29th, the young man at the front desk was kind and allowed us to inspect three rooms. The first had a window that wouldn't close properly, and the second had noisy air conditioning. The third room faced the front and was quite sunny, making us worried about warmth. I bought painter's tape at Home Depot to seal the first room's window to keep bugs out at night. The rooms are spacious, and I appreciated the separate sink area in the bathroom, allowing for privacy. Without area rugs, the room felt cleaner, and the sheets and towels were fresh. I always bring my own pillow protectors and Clorox wipes for added cleanliness. We also spoke with Jose at the front desk, who was friendly and professional. While hotels in Gainesville can be pricey during UF events, this place offered decent accommodations for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great price and good location. The bathroom area needs some maintenance and renovation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Necessary business

This hotel is well located and a very good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfinished business

I often choose Red Roof because of their pet policy. But I was not traveling with my dog this time. However, the rooms are clean and spacious, parking is easy, and their rates cannot be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucely

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

susan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible stay

Room was filthy, extremely humid, poor air quality. Banging all night long as well. Sheets were stained. Would not recommend.
Look at this shower
Stained sheets, gross
Filthy shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Traveled with family
After reading online reviews I was hesitant about keeping the reservation. The front desk clerk was accommodating when I asked to look at the room prior to check in. She was notably annoyed though. The room appeared clean except for the dirty walls in the bedroom. The hair dryer was cracked but worked and the bathroom did have some notable mold in caulking. I ranked this 3 stars because for the $275+ per night it came up subpar. No insects seen. The tiled floor appeared clean. We downgraded from a 2 night stay to just one night and booked the other nights elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Ac too much noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025