Best Western Gateway Grand

About The Hotel

Best Western Gateway Grand is a 4.4-rated (1,637 reviews) northwest I-75 corridor pool-and-free-breakfast hotel at 4200 NW 97th Blvd near Oaks Mall and the Gainesville Regional Airport. Amenities include a pool, free breakfast (omelette station), fitness center, and pet-friendly rooms with kids-stay-free. Subratings run 4.4 cleanliness, 4.5 location, 4.3 rooms, 4.5 service, 4.3 sleep quality, 4.3 value across 1,637 reviews. Reviewers repeatedly praise the decor, breakfast (including the omelette-made-to-order station), and the conference-hosting front desk (FAHCE conference has returned 5+ years). CANDID FLAGS: a 2-star flagged uncomfortable mattresses, AC musty smell, electric outlets that didn’t work, and carpet with pet smells; a 3-star flagged the pet-relief area as dirty and rarely maintained. Not an in-room jacuzzi property — the appeal is I-75 access, pool, and brand-hotel reliability for Gator game weekends.

What Guests Are Saying

“It’s the people who make this rating a five out of five. Amazing workers throughout the entire establishment. Rooms are standard and clean. The pool is well kept (not heated) but the outdoor hot tub makes up for it!). The breakfast is above average with the made to order omelette! But I come back to the staff. Friendly, accommodating, and hard working! They really make this hotel standout.” — Au4PRs, 5 stars

“We have chosen this property for our FAHCE Conference for the past five years and have not been disappointed. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. They have treated us with respect and met all of our needs. The hotel is close to multiple restaurants in the area and convenient to I-75.” — Karen K., 5 stars

“Excellent location. We had an event and the staff from planning to day of event was very helpful and very friendly. Will definitely recommend this hotel and event hall. Looks forward to doing another bird expo very soon.” — iandin0, 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Northwest I-75 access, close to Oaks Mall and airport
• Free hot breakfast with omelette-made-to-order station
• Pet-friendly rooms with kids-stay-free
• 4.5 location and 4.5 service across 1,637 reviews
• Conference-friendly front desk with repeat annual bookings

Cons:

• Pet-relief area flagged as dirty by recent 3-star review
• 2-star flagged uncomfortable mattresses and AC musty smell
• Not an in-room jacuzzi property
• Rooms and value subratings 4.3 — below top-tier competitors

The Location

4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606 — On the northwest I-75 corridor, 10 minutes from Oaks Mall and 15 minutes from University of Florida campus. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.