Red Roof Inn PLUS + Gainesville

Hotels
Red Roof PLUS
8.4 (1368 reviews)
3500 Southwest 42nd Street , Gainesville , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Missing amenities
Lack of breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Multiple reviews noted issues with dirtiness and poor hygiene.
Service
9.52
Staff were cited as attentive and friendly despite some issues.
Location
10
Great location close to food and shopping.
Room Quality
8.01
Rooms noted as comfortable, but some reported wear and tear.
Amenities
8.54
Some amenities missing like coffee bar & Netflix, but pet friendly.
Value for Money
7.5
Perceived as not great value based on room quality and issues.
Food and Beverage
6.55
No breakfast offered, which was a letdown for guests.
Overall Experience
9.55
Generally positive experience with a willingness to return despite flaws.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 12:21

Property Description

Convenient Amenities

Red Roof Inn Plus+ Gainesville offers the convenience of free WiFi for all guests, ensuring you stay connected throughout your stay. The 24-hour reception desk and vending machines add to the ease and comfort of your visit.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool

Unwind and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, perfect for a leisurely afternoon or a quick swim before starting your day. Enjoy the Florida sunshine and make the most of your stay.

Nearby Attractions

Located just minutes away from Butler Plaza shopping centre and a short distance from the University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, our hotel provides easy access to popular local destinations.

Book your stay at Red Roof Inn Plus+ Gainesville now for a convenient and relaxing experience.

Important information:

Please note, guests must be at least 18 years old to check-in.

One, well-behaved domestic pet (cat or dog) Stays Free! Pets must be declared at check-in. Up to 2 pets allowed per room. Second pet $15/ night, not to exceed 7 nights or $105 per pet per stay. Pet not to exceed 80 pounds. Please keep your animal on a leash when outside your room. In consideration of all guests, pets must never be left unattended in the guest room. When you walk your pet on the property, please be considerate and clean up after your pet. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GNV

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1368 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.52
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.01
Amenities: 8.54
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 6.55
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Shannon couple us
3
Was not worth the hassle
Pros:

Convenient location.

Cons:

Rude front desk attendant, room was very dirty (cat hair all over), and the hallways smelled like cigarettes.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
V
vincent couple us
5
It was ok
Pros:

The room was clean

Cons:

Location

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
P
Patricia couple us
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
K
Kim couple us
1
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
A
Adam couple us
9
Pros:

Good inexpensive hotel conveniently located. Dog friendly with areas to walk them

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
C
carpenter family_with_children us
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Tessa couple us
7
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Katelynn extended_group us
6
It wasn’t horrible but for 300$ it was a little pricey , beds were comfortable though.
Pros:

Beds were comfortable, place is a little run down and showers are not the greatest . It wasn’t a 300$ stay like I paid for (1 night). But staff was friendly

Cons:

Hotel rooms just look run down.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Stephany family_with_children us
1
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
J
JOSE couple us
1
Horrible and unsecure.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

drunk people drinking in the front parking lot. Security and management didn't noticed it. I had to tell the manager about it and after that she sent security . It was unbelievable they didn't noticed that since it was happening at a short distance from the entrance to the lobby. We didn't feel secure.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
J
Justin family_with_children us
2
Would not recommend very dirty
Pros:

Staff was great very friendly

Cons:

So dirty found a roach crawling around the room floors dirty we couldn't put our things away the drawers all had water damage

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple us
1
Not worth it.
Cons:

Not helpful at all when we needed to change the booking for a family member.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
A
Alyssa couple us
6
It was decent stay overall
Pros:

Location was nice and room set up the front desk staff was nice

Cons:

It wasn’t very clean. Seen trash under the bed and hair around the bathroom. The carpet in the hallways looked dirty and worn. Also the elevator scared me it took forever and made a lot of noise.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
GISELE solo_traveller br
5
Pros:

Ótima localização.

Cons:

Elevador esteve quebrado por 2 dias.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
O
Omar couple us
7
It was ok
Cons:

Gave me a double bed when I booked a king size bed

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Leiane family_with_children us
8
The staff was great but the beds were so hard but would probably book there again
Pros:

The staff was very friendly. Very good customer service

Cons:

They need to vacuum the hallways and the elevator. I don't think the elevator has ever been cleaned

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Craig solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Skelia couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children us
6
No indicaría para una persona!! Necesita
Pros:

Localización buena

Cons:

Perdimos mucho tiempo haciendo el check-in, empleado sin experiencia.
Camas chicas
No podía hacer café

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
8
Room was nice.
Pros:

The location was great!

Cons:

Some sketchy people hanging out in the parking lot. Someone left there dog in the car!

2026-01-18 via Nuitee