Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is a hotel destination wedding venue in Gainesville, United States, hosting 64 at dinner and 150 standing.
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is a modern, elegant hotel in urban Gainesville, with lake-view and city-view rooms and a meeting and banquet space that handles both indoor and outdoor celebrations.
About Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida is a modern, elegant hotel in urban Gainesville, with lake-view and city-view rooms and a meeting and banquet space that handles both indoor and outdoor celebrations.
Ceremonies seat up to 50 guests, seated dining is set for up to 64, and standing receptions can reach 150.
Catering is handled in house (outside caterers are not permitted), with special dietary requests accommodated given advance notice.
Guest accommodation ranges from Deluxe King Suites and King Studios to rooms with two queen beds sleeping up to four, plus accessible options including a king room with a roll-in shower.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 64 guests
- Standing reception
- 150 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 173 rooms
- Room types
- 21 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- US$95 to US$165 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- GNV, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- On a lake
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Dietary options
- Special dietary requests with advance notice
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Ceremony seating for 50, seated dining for 64, and standing receptions up to 150
- Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor meeting and banquet space
- In-house catering only, with special dietary requests handled on advance notice
- Lake-view and city-view rooms, suites and studios, several sleeping up to 4 guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- GNV · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into GNV.
- Direct line
- (352) 565-3750
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Seated ceremonies accommodate up to 50 guests, seated dining up to 64, and standing receptions up to 150.
Can we bring in our own caterer?+
No. Catering is provided in house, and external caterers are not allowed. Special dietary requests can be arranged with advance notice.
Is an outdoor ceremony possible?+
Yes. The hotel hosts both indoor and outdoor events, and outdoor ceremonies are available.
What airport should our guests fly into, and is parking available?+
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is the nearest airport, which we estimate at around 15 minutes away. Parking is available at the hotel.
What does a wedding here cost?+
We estimate roughly 75 to 150 USD per head. For confirmed pricing, contact the hotel at +1 352-565-3750 or reservations@hoteleleo.com.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 64 guests
“Banquet seating typically up to 64 guests indoors”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 150 guests
“Cocktail reception standing - 150 guests”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 50 guests
“Ceremony with theater seating - 50 guests”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 173 rooms
“With a collection of 173 elegantly appointed rooms and suites boasting modern design, and the charm of Gainesville right outside our door, you will find the upscale amenities at our hotel create a delightful stay.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 21 listed
“Double Room with Lake View”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Host weddings, receptions, banquets, and cocktail parties on the Eleo Lakeside Patio overlooking Rush Lake.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Yes. All food and beverage (including alcohol) must be provided by the hotel’s culinary team.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“No. All food and beverages must be provided by the hotel.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedDietary options: Special dietary requests with advance notice
“Yes, special dietary requests can be arranged with advance notice.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“Yes. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails has a full-service bar with an impressive wine list, irresistible craft cocktails, and local craft brews.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: Yes
“Hotel ELEO is a pet-friendly stay welcoming dogs.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Yes, valet parking is offered for guests and attendees.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“The hotel offers accessible rooms, meeting spaces, and common areas for guests with disabilities.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: Yes
“Yes, we offer complimentary shuttle services to select UF Health facilities.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Host your corporate meetings, weddings, receptions, banquets, bridal showers, cocktail parties, and bachelorette dinners in our two versatile indoor meeting rooms totaling 1,100 sq. ft.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Host weddings, receptions, banquets, and cocktail parties on the Eleo Lakeside Patio overlooking Rush Lake.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsIndoors or out: Both
“Stylish in design and captivating indoor/outdoor venues are perfect for your intimate meeting and events in Gainesville, Florida.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, modern, elegant
“With sleek, sinuous architecture, Hotel ELEO offers contemporary comfort and elegance in downtown Gainesville, FL.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: No
“No, Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida doesn’t offer pool areas.”
Read the source for swimming poolOn a lake: Yes
“Celebrate your special moment on the Eleo Patio on the shores of Rush Lake.”
Read the source for on a lakeCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Our experienced wedding planners provide personalized attention to every detail, ensuring your day is flawlessly executed.”
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