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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands: the whirlpool room
At Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands, the whirlpool is in some rooms, not all: book the Upgraded room with whirlpool tub and ask the hotel to confirm the tub when you book. It is in the room, not by the pool.
- Whirlpool tub
- 5 miles from downtown Gainesville
- 4.3 from 956 Google reviews
The whirlpool room at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Room to book
Upgraded room with whirlpool tub
- Whirlpool tub
- Only some rooms
- Separate living or sitting area
| Room to book | Upgraded room with whirlpool tub |
|---|---|
| Tub type | Whirlpool tub |
| Which rooms have it | Only some rooms. Book the named room type. |
| Separate living or sitting area | Yes |
| Source checked | October 31, 2026 |
What the sources say about the whirlpool
Google Hotels lists the Upgraded room with whirlpool tub at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands. We checked it on October 31, 2026. See the source.
How to make sure you get the whirlpool room
- Book the Upgraded room with whirlpool tub by name, not a standard king or queen.
- Tub rooms are usually a small share of the rooms. Book early for weekends and holidays.
- Call Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands the day before on +1352-559-5680 and ask them to confirm the room has the whirlpool.
- Ask whether the tub is in the bedroom or the bathroom, and whether it fits two.
Breakfast and your stay at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
| Check-in / check-out | 3 PM / 11 AM |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Included |
| Parking | Yes free |
| Shared hot tub | Yes |
| Fitness room | Yes free |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Airport shuttle | Yes free |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Fridge | Yes |
| Hotel class | 4-star |
Share of positive Google review mentions.
Set off I-75, this relaxed hotel is 2 miles from the Florida Museum of Natural History and 3 miles from the University of Florida.
The laid-back rooms provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. Suites have sitting areas with pull-out sofas.
Hotel description from Google Hotels.
Around Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands: restaurants, theatre and things to do
Walkable8 well-reviewed restaurants and bars are within a 20 minute walk.
- Things to do4.6
- Restaurants4.4
- Transit3.9
- Airport access4.1
Google location scores, out of 5.
Safety10 Google reviews mention safety: 6 positive, 2 negative. Most reviewers felt safe here.
Places near Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Restaurants
- Sonny's BBQBarbecue restaurant · 4.5★ (4,321)about 11 min walk
- Culver’sAmerican restaurant · 4.4★ (3,375)about 16 min walk
- Ford's Garage GainesvilleAmerican restaurant · 4.6★ (3,879)about 18 min walk
- Spurrier's Gridiron GrilleRestaurant · 4.6★ (2,919)about 21 min walk
Bars and pubs
- Outback SteakhouseBar · 4.2★ (3,471)about 10 min walk
- Embers Wood GrillBar · 4.6★ (1,694)about 19 min walk
- Dave & Buster's GainesvilleBar · 4.5★ (2,347)about 20 min walk
- Miller's Ale HouseBar · 4.1★ (4,043)about 22 min walk
Theatre, live music and comedy
- Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing ArtsPerforming arts theater · 4.7★ (727)1.6 miles
Stadiums and arenas
- Donald R. Dizney StadiumStadium · 4.6★ (91)1.8 miles
- Katie Seashole Pressly StadiumStadium · 4.8★ (323)1.9 miles
- Stephen C. O'Connell CenterArena · 4.7★ (1,821)3.0 miles
Things to do
- Kanapaha Botanical GardensTourist attraction · 4.7★ (3,165)1.5 miles
- Florida Museum of Natural HistoryTourist attraction · 4.8★ (3,085)1.6 miles
- Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural HistoryTourist attraction · 4.8★ (2,350)1.6 miles
- UF Bat HousesTourist attraction · 4.8★ (1,159)2.3 miles
Places and ratings from Google Maps, October 31, 2026. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands whirlpool room questions
Does Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands have rooms with a whirlpool?
Yes. Book the Upgraded room with whirlpool tub. We confirmed it on Google Hotels on October 31, 2026.
Do all rooms at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands have a whirlpool?
No. Only the Upgraded room with whirlpool tub has it, so book that room type by name.
Is breakfast included at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?
Included.
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