Looking for Hotels Near the Stephen C. O'Connell Center?

Whether you're in town for a university commencement, college sports exhibition, rock concert, circus, high school graduation, religious gathering or professional conference, it's quite likely that you'll be heading to the Stephen C. O'Connell Center or a nearby arena. Our hotel's perfectly situated to meet the needs of groups looking for affordable meeting space and conference center area hotels in Gainesville, Florida.

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Customized Care for Your Big (or Small) Event

While you may be participating in a larger event at University of Florida or the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, you will be glad to know that our hotel's near the Stephen C. O'Connell Center and  offers  6,000 square feet of versatile meeting space,  perfect for all kinds of gatherings in Gainesville. From board meetings and small social events to large conferences and weddings, the Gateway Grand provides a fine meeting space in Gainesville for every kind of social and business event.

The Ideal Meeting Space in Gainesville

For your next conference, corporate event or business meeting, the banquet halls in our Gainesville, FL hotel are second to none. With elegant and flexible meeting facilities, we can accommodate up to 300 of your most discriminating guests. Let our professional meeting planners and catering professionals design the perfect menu for your next event. Some of the benefits of having your next meeting or event at our Gainesville hotel include:

• Custom Welcome Amenities for Your Group
• Digital Phone Line in Every Meeting Room
• Computerized Climate Control
• Deluxe Executive Boardroom
• Fax, Copy and Secretarial Services Available
• Wireless Internet in All Meeting Rooms
• Full Service Catering Available
• Shuttle Service to and From Gainesville Regional Airport

We Welcome Groups of All Kinds

BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand provides comfortable accommodations, affordable rates and 6,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space for groups of all kinds. Whether you're here on government business, for University of Florida business, for social and professional association conferences, or as a member of those fabulous motor coach tours perfect for the carefree retiree, you can rest assured the great rates, courteous care and fine meeting space makes us the ideal choice among conference center hotels in Gainesville, Florida. No matter what group event brings you here, we welcome everyone, including:

• Social Group Events
• Motor Coach Tour Groups
• Government Groups
• Association Groups
• University Groups
• Corporate Groups
• Convention Center Attendees
• Conference Event Attendees

Versatile Facilities for Every Event or Meeting

When it comes to your board meeting, conference or social event, you won't find more accommodating service or customized meeting space in Gainesville than that provided by the BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand. As a meeting and conference center, our hotel's well regarded as an affordable, professional and impressive spot for events and gatherings of all kinds. With 11,000 square feet of space tailored just for your specific needs, there's hardly an end to the versatility of room configurations from which to choose.

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Other Conference Center Hotels Can't Compare

Start planning your event today by filling out our simple request for information. Meeting room capacities are maximized and may vary depending on individual configuration, audiovisual and catering requirements. Please note that we do adhere to fire code and ADA regulations, therefore requests for additional seating may not be approved. Contact us if you have any questions about our meeting and event facilities, services or capabilities.