GAINESVILLE, Fla.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville opened near the University of Florida campus. The fully-renovated, 205-room hotel is the only DoubleTree by Hilton in Gainesville, situated just two miles from the nearby university campus and UF Health hospital. DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville is also a short walk from shops at Butler Plaza.
"Whether cheering on the Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, visiting for an important meeting or cycling with the family at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, there's no denying Gainesville is both a thriving university city and popular tourism hotspot," said Dianna Vaughan, senior VP and global head, DoubleTree.
With both an academic and Gator theme woven throughout the hotel, the design pays homage to the university and the college town vibe is reflected in its design, atrium-style lobby and outside courtyard space.
The guest rooms are furnished with HDTVs, Keurig coffeemakers, guest baths featuring granite stone tops, subway tile showers and DoubleTree Sweet Dreams Sleep Experience beds. Free, high speed Wi-Fi is offered in each guest room and public area, and many rooms have balconies offering views of the hotel's courtyards.
"We're excited to offer a hospitality, bar and dining experience unlike anything else in Gainesville," said Ken Ferretti, Vice President at CrossHarbor Capital Partners, who led the redevelopment.
That courtyard feel of the DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville extends to the atrium lobby and its centerpiece, the lobby bar. There, guests may unwind over a variety of beers, cocktails and full restaurant menu, while watching sports on the 12-foot wide TV wall. The lobby is also the setting for Fodder and Shine, the hotel's casual rustic restaurant, serving Florida cuisine with a modern flair. For in-room dining, guests may make use of the restaurant's extensive room service option or purchase items from the 24-hour Made Market Pantry.
A resort-style outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center are also available to guests.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville provides 1,986 square feet of meeting space in rooms that can accommodate up to 80 people, as well as an indoor/outdoor space ideal for cocktail parties or receptions for as many as 125 people. In-house AV and sound equipment are also available, as is a 24-hour business center.
