Paramount Plaza Hotel And Suites - Reviews

Shuttles do not operate past... – Posted Dec 21 2011

Mediocre

Shuttles do not operate past 6 PM but was not disclosed in the hotel description. The hotel did not seem to care. I emailed the hotel manager about... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice hotel with beautiful... – Posted Nov 18 2011

Excellent

Nice hotel with beautiful grounds; not pet friendly; somewhat convenient to UF.... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel was clean. Front desk... – Posted Oct 19 2011

Good

Hotel was clean. Front desk staff was very helpful. Beds were very very comfortable. Elevators were slow. Room was a great price. Housekeeping did... more on MYTravelGuide

Very Nice... – Posted Aug 24 2011

Excellent

I stayed at the Paramount on 8/20. The staff was wonderful. Check in only took 5 mins. The room was very clean and bright. My daughters made use of the beautiful pool. There was a large wedding t

My daughter is afresh man at... – Posted Jul 8 2011

Excellent

My daughter is afresh man at univ of fla will be using this hotel again the price was affordable for me.... more on MYTravelGuide

This is obviously a former... – Posted Jun 11 2011

Good

This is obviously a former Hilton or four-star place moving downscale. The room was very nicely appointed. The washing machine leaked. Grounds and... more on MYTravelGuide

Please review your rating... – Posted Mar 4 2011

Horrible

Friendly staff.I will never stay there again.I think Travel Agency was crazy in rating this property as a 3 star establishment.I question your rating.... more on Travelocity

This hotel did not feel safe. ... – Posted Sep 30 2010

Horrible

This hotel did not feel safe. The beds are uncomfortable, the bathrooms were not really clean.... more on MYTravelGuide

Would stay again... – Posted Aug 10 2010

Excellent

We got a suite with a beautiful lakeview.And the price was unbelievably low for the size of the room and the amazing view.The room was clean and we... more on Travelocity

HORRIBLE!... – Posted Jun 16 2010

Horrible

I was looking for a nice getaway from work. My girlfriend drove from Vero Beach to meet me. We got to our room and it was filthy. There was mold on... more on Travelocity

A nice stay... – Posted Apr 19 2010

Good

I had a very nice exsperience. The room was spacy and well kept. I had business to take care of shortly after my arrival and in the morning, so... more on Travelocity

Exercise room and free... – Posted Jan 24 2010

Good

Exercise room and free wireless.Slow elevator.“Nice view, good proximity to UF.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Overnite road trip... – Posted Oct 19 2009

Okay

The carpet needed cleaning and we found two roaches in the bathroom. This could happen anywhere that people bring in luggage but you don't want to... more on Travelocity

It was on a lake.“We were... – Posted Oct 1 2009

Horrible

It was on a lake.“We were placed in a room on the fourth floor as far away from the pool. As you could possible be and still on the property. Five... more on MYTravelGuide

made amends... – Posted Sep 1 2009

Mediocre

I was not made aware that a handicap rm with dble beds was not available when I checked in. Bathrm was very inconvenient for my needs and the ramp to ... more on Travelocity

Recently renovated price was... – Posted Aug 7 2009

Good

Recently renovated price was fantastic.Old building smell or odor.“Great price and very convenient to University of Florida. Perfect for short stays. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Conveniently located close to ... – Posted Jul 13 2009

Good

Conveniently located close to Shand’s Hospital.The hotel/rooms are older/dated.“The hotel was average - not too bad - not too great. It was clean... more on MYTravelGuide

The beds were extremely... – Posted Jul 11 2009

Horrible

The beds were extremely comfortable.Repeated trips to the concierge to get card key to work. Never did work, didn't have a key at all to the room or... more on MYTravelGuide

Outside balcony / patio area... – Posted Jun 11 2009

Okay

Outside balcony / patio area was large.No in room amenities at all.“No way this was a 2.5 star based on room. Lobby was very nice, but room smelled... more on MYTravelGuide

Great for 1 or 2 night stays... – Posted May 24 2009

Good

I stay at the Paramount Plaza every 1 to 2 weeks over the spring and summer when I have to travel to Gainesville to teach. I always get a King size... more on Travelocity

Very clean. Good location.... – Posted May 22 2009

Okay

Very clean. Good location. Staff was on the ball. I liked that they clean the room really well. And that my wake up call was right on time.No... more on MYTravelGuide

They accepted a cheap price... – Posted May 22 2009

Okay

They accepted a cheap price for the room.Room not clean, bed was awful.“This was NOT a 2.5 star hotel. The Best Western I stayed in the night before... more on MYTravelGuide

Proximity to UF campus... – Posted Apr 14 2009

Horrible

Proximity to UF campus.“Everything about this place was a disappointment. I couldn't sleep because I was worried about linen cleanliness and the fact ... more on MYTravelGuide

Very cozy, good scenery... – Posted Apr 7 2009

Good

Very cozy, good scenery andcomfortable.Old, not so clean.“Good, convenient to visit shand hospital, calm and fresh environment, strongly recommend.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Location close to UF.Beds... – Posted Apr 4 2009

Good

Location close to UF.Beds were uncomfortable, room dark and gloomy.“I would not stay here again. Staff was rude and waited outside our door for us to ... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel charges an additional... – Posted Apr 1 2009

Okay

Hotel charges an additional resort fee, but hotel was old and dated.“Hotel was old and dated (not kept up very well). Parking area small and very... more on MYTravelGuide

Good Value... – Posted Feb 14 2009

Good

Clean, nicely appointed. Decent breakfast. Convenient to the University.... more on Travelocity

The location was very good... – Posted Feb 12 2009

Mediocre

The location was very good.“Friendly staff, but despite renovations in 2007, the hotel still presents itself as an older, high mileage facility.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Spacious rooms, very... – Posted Feb 9 2009

Excellent

Spacious rooms, very comfortable bedsThere was no bureau in the room (not that we needed one...) and they charge an amenity fee when checking out. It ... more on MYTravelGuide

Disgusting....... – Posted Dec 16 2008

Horrible

I paid for a non-smoking king size bedroom. When I arrived they said they had put me in that, but when I went to the room, it was a smoking king size ... more on Travelocity

Price.Bedding was... – Posted Dec 9 2008

Okay

Price.Bedding was unsatisfactory and non-smoking room smelled of smoke. This is an older hotel in the Gainesville area close to the UF Campus. While... more on MYTravelGuide

Free access to computer &... – Posted Oct 13 2008

Mediocre

Free access to computer & printer allowed printing of boarding passes.The fist-sized palmetto bug that was clinging to the shower curtain when I... more on MYTravelGuide

The room was spacious and... – Posted Sep 8 2008

Okay

The room was spacious and furnishings were updated.The powdered coffee creamer was in a clump from the humidity; the elevator door opened and closed... more on MYTravelGuide

It looks to have undergone... – Posted Sep 1 2008

Good

It looks to have undergone some recent renovations that made it seem nicer and cleaner.Parking. Not hotel's fault though, we got there late. This... more on MYTravelGuide

Hotel has free WiFi.The rooms ... – Posted Aug 19 2008

Okay

Hotel has free WiFi.The rooms are dingy and the hallways and public spaces are dated. This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel for... more on MYTravelGuide

None.Every thing. Totally... – Posted Aug 17 2008

Horrible

None.Every thing. Totally horrible hotel. The worse ever. Take my advice and don't stay there, or you will be destroying your mood. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Good amenities, comfortable... – Posted Aug 14 2008

Good

Good amenities, comfortable bed, in-house bar and restaurant, big clean pool and great location for my business purposes. I enjoyed my stay. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Very clean. Great... – Posted Aug 9 2008

Excellent

Very clean. Great bathroom/shower/location.Nothing. I was very pleased with this hotel. The hallways aren't very impressive. A bit sterile but the... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Dead rat on sidewalk.... – Posted Aug 9 2008

Good

Location.Dead rat on sidewalk. The hotel met my basic needs. Room smelled foul. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Nothing was stolen from my... – Posted Aug 7 2008

Horrible

Nothing was stolen from my car.Sheets were dirty, carpet stained, rooms were horrible. The rooms were disgusting, felt unsafe and cheated. It was so... more on MYTravelGuide

The Staff was very friendly... – Posted Aug 6 2008

Excellent

The Staff was very friendly and accommodating for our needs.Nothing. Because we were visiting with family in Gainesville, this Hotel was convenient... more on MYTravelGuide

Very convenient, staff was... – Posted Aug 2 2008

Okay

Very convenient, staff was friendly.Room was very basic and woke up to a tractor outside the window at 7:30. The room was pretty basic although it... more on MYTravelGuide

The toilet paper was soft... – Posted Aug 1 2008

Mediocre

The toilet paper was soft.Almost everything. This was one of the worst hotel experiences I have had. Grungy stained carpet, dead cockroaches that sat ... more on MYTravelGuide

Convenient, clean, reasonable.... – Posted Jul 25 2008

Good

Convenient, clean, reasonable.Lobby, bar, restaurant need updating. Great value. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Quiet and away from traffic.... – Posted Jul 24 2008

Good

Quiet and away from traffic. The outdoor pool is very nice this time of year.The rooms are musty with little ventilation. The elevator didn't work... more on MYTravelGuide

The convenience of its... – Posted Jul 23 2008

Mediocre

The convenience of its location.Some of the hotel staff was short and rude. I handled my business and some of the staff was attentive to my needs. I... more on MYTravelGuide

Convenient.Under... – Posted Jul 23 2008

Excellent

Convenient.Under construction, but not too much of a bother. I will definitely go to this hotel if traveling back to Gainesville, FL. ... more on MYTravelGuide