Hawthorne, Florida is located in Alachua County and has a population of less then 2,000 residents. While there are no hotels in Hawthorne, the town of Gainesville is located just 16 miles away and offers a number of hotel options for tourists. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, and many of the activities and events in the area involve the school.
The Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites features 197 guest rooms and includes an indoor pool, fitness room, lakeside gazebo and a conference center that can host wedding receptions, reunions and business seminars. Guests can dine at the on-site Lakeside Bar and Grill, which serves authentic southern cuisine. Attractions in the area include Florida Museum of Natural History, Hippodrome Theatre, Bivens Nature Preserve and Butler Plaza.
Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites
2900 SW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
877-992-9229
paramountplaza.com
The Holiday Inn University Center is located across the street from the University of Florida and is seven miles from the Gainesville Regional Airport. Amenities include a rooftop Olympic pool, business center and workout room. The on-site Beef O'Brady's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests searching for area attractions will find Ginnie Springs, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, Phillips Center for Performing Arts and Gainesville Raceway.
Holiday Inn University Center
1250 W. University Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-376-1661
theuniversityhotel.com
Quality Inn University has 60 rooms and is just minutes from downtown Gainesville. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, free wireless high-speed Internet and a fax machine. Attractions within a five-mile radius include the Gainesville Mall and Florida State Museum. Guests can dine at the nearby Jade Garden, Bhan Tai, Sawamura and Cedar River Restaurant.
Quality Inn University
2435 SW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-373-6500
qualityinn.com
