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Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites

This is a 3 star hotel in Gainesville
2900 Sw 13Th Street, Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.
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Central location, free shuttle service, clean rooms, outdoor pool & restuarant
Pros 
  • Free Wi-Fi, free parking and free shuttle service to the airport, University of Florida and Shands Hospital
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service
  • Several reviewers praised the food at the on-site restaurant
  • A few guests thought that the room rates were reasonable
  • A few reviewers enjoyed the views of the water from their rooms
Cons 
  • A couple of guests described their rooms as somewhat dated
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Editor's Analysis

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Updated on Jan 31, 2014
Overview
This property overlooks Bivens Arm and is less than a 1-minute drive from Highway 441. Centrally located in Gainesville, this hotel is well positioned for guests looking to explore the area by car.

All rooms are non-smoking and include free Wi-Fi, a private balcony, a flat screen TV, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a desk, a safe and air conditioning. Suites also include a mini-fridge, a microwave and a sofabed. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.

Free parking is available on site. Free shuttle service is available to the Gainesville Regional Airport, the University of Florida and Shands Hospital. The shuttle service operates on demand and is subject to availability. Pets are not permitted.

The on-site restaurant, the Lakeside Bar and Grill, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool area, a fitness centre, a business centre, guest laundry facilities, meeting and event space and a 24-hour front desk.

Access to Interstate 75, Shands Hospital and the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine are 5 minutes away by car, the University of Florida, including the football field, tennis stadium and baseball field, and the Florida Museum of Natural History are both a 9-minute drive away. The Westgate Regency Shopping Center and the Mark Bostick Golf Course are both about 11 minutes away by car.

The Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is a 20-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on January 27, 2014: Free shuttle details.
The Good
Among the reviews used for this analysis, many guests described pleasant experiences at this hotel.

Many guests described their rooms as clean, while several other reviewers added that their rooms were generally comfortable and spacious. A few guests enjoyed views of Bivens Arm (water), while a couple of reviewers specifically mentioned that the beds were comfortable.

The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly, professional and accommodating service, while several guests specifically praised the event staff. One reviewer said that "the staff was incredibly polite and went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable".

The food at the on-site restaurant was praised by several guests, while a few reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable.

A couple of guests appreciated the free shuttle service to Shands Hospital.

The Bad
There were very few concerns or complaints found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests said that the rooms appeared worn, tired and in need of upgrades.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.7 out of 5, with 82% of 1,295 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #12 out of 44 hotels in Gainesville, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 581 reviews.

The author called the hotel on January 27, 2014 to verify some information.

Guest Reviews

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86.92 USD - 0.00 USD Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites
Rating:
7.0
Good
Ranking:
#4
Out of 40 hotels
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 7.0 / 10

No. of guest ratings: 2
No. of guest comments: 2
Guest Recommended: Yes
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Rating: #4 out of 40 hotels in Gainesville ranked by guests.
Guest Recommendations
Verified Guest from North Port, FL US rated Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 10 out of 10 on September 11, 2010
"I was very happily surprised to find such wonderful amenities for the price both in terms of the grounds and the care of the facility. Thank you for being part of a very enjoyable stay in Gainesville."
Louise from Baltimore, MD US rated Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites 10 out of 10 on August 09, 2004

Amenities

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Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites

  • Business Center
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Room/Gym
  • Swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Elevator / Lift
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Air Conditioned
  • Conference Room(s)
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Billiards
  • Photocopier
  • Pool Outdoor
  • Luggage Storage
  • Ice Machine
  • Vending Machines
  • Self Laundry

User Contributed Info

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Category Accommodation and Food Services
Friday Closing Time 24:00
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Listing Type Place
Monday Closing Time 24:00
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Place Activities Sleeping / Lodging (hotel, chalet, B&B, cabin...)
Postal Code 32608
Saturday Closing Time 24:00
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Sunday Closing Time 24:00
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Telephone (352) 377-4000
Thursday Closing Time 24:00
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Tuesday Closing Time 24:00
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Wednesday Closing Time 24:00
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