The Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites - Gainesville Florida Hotels

The Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites, Gainesvilles only lakefront hotel & conference center, is ideally located only minutes from the University of Florida and Shands Hospital. Bordered by the picturesque Bivens Arm Lake Nature Preserve the hotel offers a taste of Florida the way it used to be.

We offer our guests a list of amenities like a outdoor pool, fitness room, Lakeside Gazebo, free parking, and complimentary shuttle service to Gainesville Regional Airport and UF. We even offer the high tech amenities todays discerning travelers want like complimentary high-speed wireless and a business center. Dining is available in the Lakeside Bar and Grill restaurant or stay in with room service.

Our guest rooms are large, which leaves you with plenty of space to create your home away from home. In room guest amenities include alarm clock/radio, coffee maker, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, and more. Unwind on one of our comfortable pillow-top beds and catch up on your relaxation with remote controlled cable television.

Prior to the completion of your reservation, you'll see a Taxes and Fees line that includes an amount equal to the property's resort fee of 2.50 USD per day (2.66 USD including tax recovery charge), that will then be included in the total charge. This resort fee includes use of the fitness center, outdoor pool and wireless internet access.

The Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites Property Information:

Rooms: 197
Floors: 4

The Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites Service

Family rooms
First class
Meals
Dry cleaning
Data port
Meeting room
Dining
Business center
Swimming pool
Car rental desk
Free parking

The Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1500
Check-Out: 1100

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Gainesville Events & Entertainment

Events & Entertainment

January and February

The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Held in late January – early February

Location: Downtown Gainesville

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Step back in time, cheer on royal knights as they joust on horseback and charge head-on at a full gallop with only a lance and shield to defend themselves. Watch a chess game played out with human chess pieces on the Living Chessboard. Laugh along with jugglers, magicians and a colorful cast of characters. In the marketplace visitors will find more than 140 skilled artisans selling and demonstrating their time-honored arts and crafts of the Middle Ages. Feel the exhilaration of human powered push rides and live animal rides. Prepare to be tempted by the delicacies of the Food Court, where even a King’s appetite can be pleased. For many years the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire has been one of the most highly anticipated festivals in North Central Florida.

May – September

“Let’s Go Downtown” Plaza Series

Held May – September

Location: Downtown Community Plaza

352-334-5064

From May to September, the Downtown Community Plaza comes alive every Friday night as local talent and other cultural events are showcased under the stars. Hundreds come out to enjoy free live bands, theater groups, dance performances, Movies on the Plaza, and much more. The Plaza is located on the corner of SE 1st St. and E. University Ave. in historic downtown.

September-November

Artsreach

Held mid September – mid November

Location: Varies

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The Artsreach Program, established in 1984 by the City of Gainesville, proudly welcomes visitors to changing exhibitions by talented local artists at 'Art in City Hall', 'Art in the Alachua County Administration Building' and 'Art in the Gainesville-Regional Airport'. Many of the artists represented are 'local and sometimes national treasures' that rise to the level of regional, national and international prominence.

November

Downtown Festival and Art Show

Held in early November

Location: Downtown Gainesville

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Downtown Gainesville hosts one of North Central Florida's most exciting fall festivals of the arts.
The streets of historic downtown Gainesville come alive as thousands of spectators enjoy over 250 colorful artist's displays by the region's finest artists who bring one of a kind paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more. This highly acclaimed event has been rated among the top 200 best shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, which voted it one of the best in the nation. Enjoy three stages of continuous live music and performances, create art with the kids at the "Imagination Station", and indulge in food from around the world.

Jazz Festival

Held in early November

Location: Downtown Gainesville

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As part of the Downtown Festival, the Jazz Festival proudly presents a free concert featuring well-known national artists as well as a host of other activities. With more than 25 local groups and acts on three stages of entertainment, there is an exhilarating flair to two days of continuous music and fun.

December

Downtown Countdown: A New Year’s Celebration

Held in late December

Location: Downtown Gainesville

352- 334-5064

Downtown Gainesville's New Year's entertainment is second to none. Ring in the New Year with music, lights, prizes, giveaways, food vendors, and radio station remotes. Nationally and locally known performing artists electrify the night at the Downtown Community Plaza, as the brick-lined streets are energized by thousands celebrating another year.

Entertainment:

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

619 South Main Street

Gainesville, FL 32601

352-375-1321