Discover the Best of Gainesville

Hotel ELEO at the University of Florida, a 173-room boutique hotel, opened July 1, 2020 in Gainesville, Florida. The hotel features flexible meeting and event space, a fitness studio outfitted with high-end cardio and resistance equipment, and an unparalleled level of service. The hotel's restaurant, Covey Kitchen + Cocktails will debut this Fall. Located on the campus of the University of Florida, the hotel offers easy access to services at the award-winning University of Florida Health hospitals.

Best known as the home of the University of Florida, Gainesville is home to inspiring people and places. A vibrant mix of college town fun and peaceful outdoor getaways, for those seeking a slower pace, Gainesville has plenty of inexpensive (and often free) local attractions for the entire family.

Downtown Gainesville is at the heart of a city that glows small-town charm as it radiates a lively and welcoming invitation to its visitors. Lined with quaint shops, restaurants, theaters and peaceful parks, it draws visitors in to share Gainesville's story.