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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Overview of Best Western Gateway Grand

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Best Western Gateway Grand

3 out of 5

4.3/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free airport shuttle

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment
4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMeadowbrook Golf Club9 min walk
  • Popular LocationFresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSante Fe College5 min drive
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)19 min drive

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About this area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, Best Western Gateway Grand is in the suburbs and near the airport. Meadowbrook Golf Club and Ironwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park and Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park. Florida Museum of Natural History and Canterbury Equestrian Showplace are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Meadowbrook Golf Club - 9 min walk
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Sante Fe College - 5 min drive
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive
  • Oaks Mall - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gator's Den Sports Grill — 1 min walk
  • Wahoo Seafood Grill — 6 min walk
  • Five Star Pizza — 5 min drive
  • Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina — 5 min drive
  • Jason's Deli — 5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free weekend breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite. All 152 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Room service, coffee makers, and free newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests. Change of towels is available on request.
Best Western Gateway Grand offers 152 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO), and Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 15 miles
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar/lounge
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (10000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Games
  • Renovated entire property - February 2015
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

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Check-in

Check-in from 4 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Dogs and cats welcome
2 per room (up to 80 lbs)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host; the provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession, within the meaning of article 155 of the French Tax Code
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Overall score and ratings

4.3

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 514 out of 966 reviews
5 - Excellent 53%
Rating 4 - Good. 294 out of 966 reviews
4 - Good 30%
Rating 3 - Okay. 94 out of 966 reviews
3 - Okay 10%
Rating 2 - Poor. 41 out of 966 reviews
2 - Poor 4%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 23 out of 966 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.3/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.4/5

Amenities

4.2/5

Property conditions & facilities
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3/5 Okay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It’s very outdated but conveniently located off I75. The breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, the bar and restaurant were closed, didn’t know that…. Free breakfast was just ok, no extra rollaway bed… … overall it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted overnight lodging from our travels along I75 and this was perfect, out and away from the city traffic. It was clean, breakfast was good and we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/5 Good

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021