Ac by Marriott Gaines Downtown, GainesvilleAc by Marriott Gaines Downtown in Gainesville, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 13 of 38 hotels we score in Gainesville. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $203 a night (cached, not a live quote).The AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown sits in Midtown Gainesville at the main entrance to the University of Florida, part of The Standard at Gainesville complex. Campus, the Smathers Libraries and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are a short walk away, with downtown about eight blocks off. Rooms follow a sleek European style and include workspaces, and guests get an outdoor pool, valet parking, a gym, a restaurant and a business centre. It suits Gator fans, visiting families and university travellers who want to be close to the action. Parking can be difficult to manage, and the pool deck is on the small side.What stands out

Very clean rooms and lobby

Short walk to University of Florida

Friendly, helpful front desk staff

Comfortable beds and modern rooms

Watch out for

Parking can be difficult

Small rooftop pool deck

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