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Location and value
The 248-room Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville sits on the southwest corner of campus, near the Harn Museum of Art, Florida Museum of Natural History and UF Health Shands Hospital. The reviewer also notes nearby performing arts venues, complimentary self-parking and rates typically ranging from $120 to $250, with higher prices during football games and graduation weekends.
Room and bathroom measurements
The reviewed room had two queen beds measuring 25 inches high, with about 6.5 inches of clearance for transfer hoists. The desk was usable from a power wheelchair, though its clearance was tight. The open vanity accommodated a wheelchair, while the reviewer found the 15.75-inch toilet too low and the 35.5-inch grab bar less useful. Furniture, carpet and fixtures appeared dated, although the room was clean and functional.
Accessibility warning
The reviewer strongly advises against the hotel’s roll-in shower rooms, saying their fold-down seats are mounted on the back wall rather than beside the controls and handheld shower. Management was reportedly notified repeatedly without action. By contrast, the accessible bathtub room supplied a removable seat that sat 17 inches high, and the reviewer said the bathtub arrangement worked for the family. Travelers needing a roll-in shower are advised to consider other Gainesville hotels.
