Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

2.5 star property

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Relax in the welcoming lobby with a seating area and stone accent wall featuring the hotel's name.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, kitchenette, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in this stylish room with a sofa, television, and window with curtains.
Two single beds with white linens, a large mirror, and a desk with chair.
Welcome to Red Roof Plaza, where a central entrance under a covered area invites you in.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$83
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

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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

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. 465 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 149 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1166 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique........Not so much but close to I75 and the cost of the room was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

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

Ripped off by Hotels.com

I booked a reservation through Hotels.com. My plans changed. I susequently canceled this reservation through Hotels.com. Done? No. On the day AFTER I was originally check-in, I received an email from Red Roof Inn that I checked in and they charged my credit card. Hotels.com was unable to secure a refund. Never stepped foot on the hotel property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana, Miami

They never did my beds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fotini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very very dirty hotel. The whole place needs a deep clean. Black mold spots on ceiling in bathroom. AC sounds like an airplane taking off. AC coated in dust. Overall, I will never stay in a red roof inn again. Clean and inspect your property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are old and need updating and amenities. Good location but advertised new rooms ???
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It does not have gym, cleaning services is every 3 days, you have to bring soap and shampoo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Business traveler, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Monica at the front desk did an excellent job. She was extremely professional, accommodating, and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need updating and repairs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

David J

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property that has not been renovated for many years. Everything looks used and run down, shower curtains torn, shower curtain rod falling off the wall, door frames need paint, linens are very worn and feel cheap. There's no closet, just a rod beside the TV. No counter around the bathroom sink to put your toiletries. The AC was so loud that it wire is up numerous times through the night. To top it off this was an "upgraded" room and we paid close to $400 a night. At best, this might be OK for $70 a night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Towel bar broken, bugs, floors not clean, shower not clean-cleaned ourselves. What we paid was definitely not worth it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to thank your staff for great customer service and kindness to accommodate the best they could. The only complaint is the up keep of the hotel. It needs to be updated and the room had a very strong odor that made it very uncomfortable to sleep, very unpleasant. The management of hotel needs to update the hotel. The location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy. Holes in the sheets, walls had who knows what splattered on it. Looked like mold in corners of ceiling
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025