A modern conference room with a table set up for a meeting, featuring chairs, notepads, pens, water glasses, pitchers, and a plant.

Inspiring Meetings, Memorable Celebrations

Gainesville Event Venues

Located in downtown Gainesville, Hotel ELEO offers 1,100 sq. ft. of indoor space and 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor event space overlooking Rush Lake. Host weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and private celebrations on our elegant lakeside patio or open-air Gainesville venues.

Enjoy stylish meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, creative catering, and professional event services. Plan your memorable Gainesville event at Hotel ELEO near the UF campus today. 

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Meeting Room A&B

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Host your corporate meetings, weddings, receptions, banquets, bridal showers, cocktail parties, and bachelorette dinners in our two versatile indoor meeting rooms totaling 1,100 sq. ft. With flexible layouts, Meeting Room A&B provides Gainesville event options for any occasion.

  • Maximum Capacity - 210
  • U-shape Capacity - 32
  • Banquet Capacity - 64
  • Classroom Capacity - 54

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A modern conference room with a long table, chairs, and a window view of buildings and a fountain under a cloudy sky.

Boardroom

Hotel ELEO’s boardroom is ideal for executive meetings, small team gatherings, and private dining. This private Gainesville meeting space offers comfort, productivity, and professional AV equipment for seamless presentations.

  • State-of-the-art AV for seamless presentations
  • 600 sq. ft. of versatile space
  • Seats up to 12 guests in a professional setting
  • Catering available or plated meals from Covey Kitchen + Cocktails

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Lakeside Patio

Host weddings, receptions, banquets, and cocktail parties on the Eleo Lakeside Patio overlooking Rush Lake. This romantic Gainesville outdoor venue can be customized for fairytale weddings and private celebrations with breathtaking waterside views.

  • Reception with rounds - 50 guests
  • Cocktail reception - 150 guests
  • Bridal Brunch or Rehearsal Dinner - 25-50 guests

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Outdoor Venues

Hotel ELEO’s 2,000 sq. ft. outdoor event space is perfect for weddings, receptions, dinner parties, and banquets in Gainesville. This open-air romantic venue provides a casually elegant setting for all types of celebrations.

  • Ceremony with theater seating - 50 guests
  • Cocktail reception standing - 150 guests
  • Dinner party - 50 guests

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