Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands
Sleep Inn & Suites University-Shands
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking on site
About this property
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is 2.9 mi from Malcom Randall VA Medical Center and 5.1 from Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast and then take a dip in the pool. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all guests. All guest rooms come equipped with microwaves, coffee makers with free coffee, and refrigerators. A 32-inch flat-screen TV is offered. Pillow-top mattresses, hair dryers, and ironing facilities are provided. Some rooms feature sofa beds. A work desk is provided in all rooms. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands features a fitness center. Business guests will enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour business center, as well as copy and fax services. Guest laundry facilities are also provided. Valet cleaning services are available on the premises for added guest convenience. Parking is provided and can accommodate most trucks, RVs, busses and cars. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Florida Gators, is 4.2 mi away. The Stephen C. O'Connell Center is 4 mi from the property. Gainesville Regional Airport is a 19 minutes' drive from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Copa
United States
“It's location is very convenient to Shands Hospital. The inn provides a comfortable night's rest with a good complimentary hot breakfast.” - Angel
United States
“Everyone was awesome, from management to the whole staff. No complaints other than the beds were ok at best for me, and the marcite in the pool need redone super bad” - Jerry
United States
“They had a popcorn machine in the lobby. I love popcorn. Had a quiet restful stay, breakfast was great.” - Ana
United States
“Room and hotel clean and nicely decorated. Staff very attentive.” - M
United States
“Peaceful ✌️. I live in Orlando, I have stay in Gainesville many times over the years do to my husband treatment at Shand's, and I was feeling at home in The Sleep Inn & Suites.” - Sarah
United States
“Location, Friendliness of Staff, cleanliness inside n & out, size of room, bed height, attentiveness to when an easy repair was completed. The toilet seat was broken and we told the desk as we were going out for the day. When we returned to our...” - Jessica
United States
“Very clean, bathroom was huge and the gentleman at the front seat was awesome!” - Maria
United States
“It was quiet. Friendly front desk Clerk. Her name was Alice” - Georgia
United States
“So amazing! Staff is awesome, breakfast fresh and hot, the room and building is clean, they had awesome water pressure and toilet paper. Just so good. 10/10” - Sheila
United States
“Nice hot breakfast, as well as juices and pastries. Good coffee.”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
The following accessibility features are available:
- Accessible rooms with visual doorbell and fire alarm. Lowered sink and mirror. Handrails throughout bathroom
- Accessible business center, concierge desk and exercise facility
- Accessible guest rooms with mobility features with entry or passage doors that provide 32’ of clear width
- Accessible breakfast area, parking and public entrance
- Accessible registration desk
- Accessible route from the accessible public entrance to the accessible guestrooms and registration area
- Accessible route from the hotel’s accessible entrance to the meeting room, business center and exercise facilities
- Assistive listening devices for meetings upon request
- Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders
- Public areas/facilities accessible for physically challenged
- Service support animals welcome
- TTY for guest use upon request, kit includes text telephone, door knock sensor, handset amplified, phone strobe flasher, alarm clock and visual/audio smoke detector
- Accessible route from the hotel’s accessible public entrance to the swimming pool
- Accessible swimming pool
- Accessible parking spaces for cars
- Van-accessible parking in the self-parking facility
Early check is allowed as early as 9am with no additional charge. From 4am to 9am would result in a half day charge, and before 4am would result in a full night's charge. Early check in is based on availability and not guaranteed.
Credit cards will be charged the morning of arrival with the exceptions of special events which will be charged 2 days prior.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).