Cabot Lodge Hotel is a welcoming retreat in Gainesville, Florida. It's popular with parents visiting their children in the University (it's positioned practically next door) and business travellers. It offers simple, spacious accommodation at great-value rates and staff are renowned in the area for their welcoming, personable style.

The facilities

No restaurant on site, though a good breakfast spread is provided each morning, and includes Krispy Kreme doughnuts, make-your-own waffles, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and pastries. A happy hour is laid on every evening between 5:30pm to 7:30pm specifically for guests, with beer, wine, mixed drinks, soda, and popcorn. There's also an outdoor swimming pool on site.

The rooms

All of Cabot Lodge Hotel's 208 guestrooms are spacious and decently appointed, if a little traditionally-styled. All come with air-conditioning and a flat-screen television; the Executive King rooms boast private balconies, a mini-fridge and microwave. Wifi is complimentary throughout the hotel.