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A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, a large artwork, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

A fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Maricarmen

AED 305

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent 'aloft' sign.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and seating including a sofa and chairs.

A modern dining area with a pool table, chairs, and a colorful rug.

A modern lounge area with sofas, round tables, and a neon sign.

2. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

3 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Esteban

AED 320

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a sunset over the ocean, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, framed pictures, and a sign for Days Inn.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

2.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

angie

AED 188

AED 212 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A building with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red bedspread and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a phone between the beds. The room has a dark wall with a framed picture above the left bed.

A parking lot with a white car, trees with Spanish moss, and a green building.

A room with two blue chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

4. Value Lodge

2.1 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

David

AED 202

AED 227 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and a pool.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a sign above stating "MUST HAVE COFFEE EXPRESS", and various coffee-related items on shelves.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

4.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Meredith

AED 437

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a red armchair, a beige sofa, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and artwork on the wall.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

5.1 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Tricia

AED 325

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Super 8 hotel with a well-maintained garden, palm trees, and a stone sculpture.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden door labeled "office".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a high table and multiple chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and a staircase leading to another level.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

4.8 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Javier

AED 176

AED 197 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information board.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden dresser.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a wooden hanger, and a towel hanging on the rack.

A motel with a large sign reading "Gator Town" and a parking lot in front.

8. Gator Town Inn

3.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Katherine

AED 223

AED 251 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building entrance with a covered entrance area, glass doors, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

9. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

4.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Troy

AED 296

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a curtain, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a television, a red leather sofa, a wooden table, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a 'Red Roof Plus' sign, leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a red roof, a 'Red Roof Plus' sign, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

10. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

4.6 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Thomas

AED 215

AED 242 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a clock, and a bulletin board.

A fenced swimming pool with a white house in the background.

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a large tree in front.

11. Travelers Inn

3.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Joseph

AED 239

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Woodspring Suites." There are trees in front of the building, and a parking lot with cars.

A person sitting on a bed with a laptop, wearing a white shirt and a patterned tie.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A reception area with a green wall, a wooden counter, a computer, and a printer.

12. WoodSpring Suites Gainesville I-75

5.8 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Willie

AED 253

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

A hotel with a sign reading "Extended Stay America" and a two-story structure with a covered entrance and a staircase.

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a large mirror.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

13. Extended Stay America Select Suites Gainesville I-75

4.7 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Victoria

AED 215

AED 242 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel room with a carpeted floor, a desk with a lamp, two yellow armchairs, a sofa, and a television.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University I-75

6.5 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Cheryl

AED 265

AED 299 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and large windows.

A room with a desk, a computer, a fan, and various potted plants.

A reception area with a counter, a computer, a fan, and a registration sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

15. Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

3.4 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Cristian

AED 213

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A two-story house with a porch, stone pillars, and an American flag.

A room with a sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden table with a bowl.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden staircase with a handrail and a blue object at the bottom.

16. Luxury Apartment in Heart of Haile Walk to Fun!

Haile Plantation, 9.5 km from Stephen C. O'Connell Center

AED 529

AED 1,353 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,541 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area	7.8 Good 321 reviews	View
Value Lodge	5.4 277 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Stephen C. O'Connell Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

8/10 Good

"You need to have room service to get 5 stars"

Gainesville Lodge

8/10 Good

"Lovely place very cute coffee shop and bar only issue was sewer vapor smell coming up from the shower"

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful hotel to stay at while we toured the University of Florida. The location was ideal, the room was clean and well appointed, and the staff were very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!"

Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient and spacious. Responsive host!!"

2 Blocks to UF Campus in Midtown & 10min Walk to Ben Griffin Stadium, Free Wi-Fi

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect for us visiting our son. The house was great for us as well. Our host was absolutely amazing. He was super attentive and responsive. We will definitely be returning to this property."

Family-Friendly Gainesville Home - Walk to UF - Pool + Sleeps 16

8/10 Good

"Great location and excellent experience! Highly recommend this for a fun stay!"

Amazing 3 Bedroom Across From UF

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing spot literally right across the street from the stadium so PERFECT for games! Rooms are spacious. Very comfortable spot"

Cottage By UF - Walk to Stadiums, Campus and Midtown

10/10 Excellent

"The house is in an excellent location in a good neighborhood and just a few minutes from campus. The kitchen was ample and the dining room table was plenty large enough for 6 people. Beds and couch were comfortable. We would stay here again without question."

Serenity Haven: 5 Min Walk to UF Campus!

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous house. Everything we possibly could want was there. Meals with a big family were so much better than fighting the graduation crowds at restaurants. Walked to the ceremony too! Definitely would book again"

Other attractions near Stephen C. O'Connell Center

A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 reviews)

Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.

University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Florida, a top college in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Cultural Plaza

Learn about the local history of Gainesville when you spend time at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lake Alice

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Alice during your travels in Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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University of Florida Bat Houses

9.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit University of Florida Bat Houses during your travels to Gainesville. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

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Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Curtis M. Phillips Center

9.2/10 (18 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Curtis M. Phillips Center during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Stephen C. O'Connell Center is located in Gainesville. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 106 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Another good choice is AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Expedia has 106 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stephen C. O'Connell Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Stephen C. O'Connell Center, click here.

What can I see and do near Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, or Matheson History Museum. Learn about local history at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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Our top choices for Stephen C. O'Connell Center hotels

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2. Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

4. Value Lodge

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area

8. Gator Town Inn

9. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

10. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville

11. Travelers Inn

12. WoodSpring Suites Gainesville I-75

13. Extended Stay America Select Suites Gainesville I-75

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University I-75

15. Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

16. Luxury Apartment in Heart of Haile Walk to Fun!

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Top Stephen C. O'Connell Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Gainesville Lodge

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

Cozy Gator Home w/ Workspace | Steps to Stadium

2 Blocks to UF Campus in Midtown & 10min Walk to Ben Griffin Stadium, Free Wi-Fi

Family-Friendly Gainesville Home - Walk to UF - Pool + Sleeps 16

Amazing 3 Bedroom Across From UF

Cottage By UF - Walk to Stadiums, Campus and Midtown

Serenity Haven: 5 Min Walk to UF Campus!

Other attractions near Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

University of Florida

Cultural Plaza

Lake Alice

University of Florida Bat Houses

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art

Curtis M. Phillips Center

Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History

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