"The Swamp" is the nickname of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, a football facility located on the grounds of the University of Florida in Gainesville. The stadium has been the team's home field since its construction in 1930. The team plays six home games per year. Several lodging facilities are located near the stadium to accommodate spectators.
Gainsville's Holiday Inn University Center is located within walking distance of football games and events at "The Swamp." The establishment features twin queen bedroom amenities, each outfitted with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Rooms at the Holiday Inn also come standard with mini refrigerators and microwave ovens. The facility also features an on-site fitness center and a rooftop, Olympic-sized swimming pool that is open year round.
Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center Hotel
1250 W. University Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32601
877-863-4780
theuniversityhotel.com
Gainesville's Americas Best Value Inn is located five minutes south of "The Swamp." The facility is home to the largest outdoor swimming pool in all of Gainesville. All of the establishment's 76 guest rooms are located on the ground floor for easy automobile access. Customers are welcomed to an assortment of snacks and danishes each morning. Rooms feature cable television, air conditioning, premium movie channels and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Americas Best Value Inn
1900 S.W. 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-372-1880
americasbestvalueinn.com
The Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville is located in the center of downtown, just 10 minutes by car to the football stadium. Rooms are available in double-queen bed or studio-suite accommodations. All rooms are equipped with 37-inch flat screen plasma televisions and mp3 clock radios. The establishment offers guests a complimentary hot breakfast each morning that can be eaten in the lobby dining area or taken to go. The hotel also features a saltwater lap pool and Whirlpool tub in its expansive patio area.
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville
101 S.E. 1st Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-240-9300
hamptoninnandsuitesgainesville.com
