What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in North Central Florida?

A motel is a good option if you're planning to road-trip around North Central Florida. These escapes are usually found near airports and major roads, offer ample parking and have basic services and amenities. Stay at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger range of rooms and more amenities such as a lobby, gym and free WiFi, you can expect to pay extra for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in North Central Florida?

With Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville 's included breakfasts, there's no need to worry about looking for a place to eat when you get up in the mornings. A swimming pool and dry cleaning and laundry services also help to make this a comfy and relaxed North Central Florida escape. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake City is another leading 3-star choice where you can kick-start your day with a yummy free meal.

Do any 3-star hotels in North Central Florida have a pool?

Unpack your swimsuit and hit the pool at Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake City . Another 3-star escape where you can splash around in between sightseeing is Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville . The warmest months of June, July and August are a great time to book a hotel with a pool in North Central Florida. Average temperatures range from 24ºC at night to 33ºC during the day in the warmest month of July.

What 3-star hotels in North Central Florida have an on-site restaurant?

Expedia has a range of 3-star hotels with an on-site restaurant in Gainesville, North Central Florida. One place where you can satisfy your hunger in between tours and activities is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel . A cafe and a rooftop terrace are two of the other handy amenities here. Or check in and browse the menu at Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville , which also has designer toiletries and premium bedding.

Do any 3-star hotels in North Central Florida have WiFi?

Whether you're catching up on emails or reading attraction reviews, you can access all of your online needs at our 3-star hotels with WiFi. We've got some great options located in Gainesville, North Central Florida, like Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center and Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel . Depending on the hotel, WiFi might be included in the room price or offered for an extra charge.

What 3-star hotels in North Central Florida have parking?

Lock in one of our 3-star properties with parking in North Central Florida and eliminate the trouble of finding someplace to leave your wheels. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville and Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake City both offer this amenity along with much more. You won't be short of things to see and do while vacationing in North Central Florida. University of Florida and Appleton Museum of Art are just the start.

Do any 3-star hotels in North Central Florida have rooms with a kitchenette?

Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center is one leading stay in Gainesville, North Central Florida that has rooms with a kitchenette. This 3-star escape also offers a swimming pool and pool sun loungers. Or enjoy the flexibility of whipping up your own meals at Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville . Hypo-allergenic bedding and a swimming pool are two other handy amenities here.

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Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Gainesville

Mirella

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75

Ocala

Kathi

AED 240 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Gainesville

Richard

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

Gainesville

Rusley

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Staybridge Suites Ocala Near Equestrian Aquatics by IHG

Ocala

David

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

Gainesville

Myra

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG

Alachua

Mary

AED 475 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville

Adam

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

Hilton Ocala

Ocala

cindy

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

Best Western Gateway Grand

Gainesville

Sandra

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Gainesville

Lee

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Gainesville

MACEY

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Downtown Gainesville

Michael

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Gainesville

Paulo

AED 393 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights

Myoung-Hwan

AED 393 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

Gainesville

Jimmy

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala Conference Center by IHG

Ocala

Angel

AED 357 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

stayAPT Suites Ocala

Ocala

Michael

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

Holiday Inn & Suites Lake City by IHG

Lake City

Efranie Joy

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown

Historic Downtown

Tracy

AED 433 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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What are the best 3-star hotels in North Central Florida?

If you're headed to Gainesville for a North Central Florida getaway, you'll find some comfortable and convenient 3-star hotels. Many of our customers book Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel. Around 2 kilometers west of the downtown area, it features a terrace and pool sun loungers. Another top-rated pick is Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center. Settle in here and you'll get access to a terrace and a swimming pool, and be approximately 5 kilometers southwest of the center.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in North Central Florida?

Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in North Central Florida. As well as comfy surroundings, these more cost-effective lodgings come with a wealth of amenities like WiFi, coffee maker and fitness facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated ambience with superior features such as an on-site spa, outdoor or indoor swimming pool and spacious rooms. No matter your desired hotel category or what you want to spend, Expedia has the ideal match for you.

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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

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Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocala Conference Center by IHG

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