Whether traveling for business or for pleasure, the exceptional Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, FL, offers the best of both worlds. A convenient location close to the excitement of Gainesville's best attractions with premier lodging and amenities, as well as a full-service conference center. Centrally located in Gainesville, Florida, guests of the Best Western Gateway Grand will be minutes from the best attractions of the city. Spend an afternoon exploring High Springs or Ichetucknee State Park, seeing a show at the Hippodrome State Theatre, checking out the Florida Museum of Natural History, or discovering downtown Gainesville's Historic District or Paynes Prairie State Park, the choice is yours. As one of the closest hotels to the Gainesville Raceway and host of the Gator Nationals, visiting sports fans can cheer for their favorite teams at nearby University of Florida, the NHRA Track, at Champion Park of Newberry, or the Alachua County Sports & Events Center. Guests will feel right at home at the Best Western Gateway Grand with spacious accommodations featuring cable satellite television with streaming channels, HBO, high-speed internet access, and more. Wake up each morning to a complimentary full breakfast, take a swim in our outdoor swimming pool, get your heart racing at our fitness center, or relax and unwind in the hot tub after a day of exploring Gainesville. This hotel near Gainesville NHRA raceway also features the Gators Den Sports Grill with wide screens and tableside TVs. Business guests staying at the Best Western Gateway Grand will enjoy a meeting space that can accommodate up to 300 people and a close proximity to local corporations, including FHSAA, Exactech, Ology Bioservices, Inc; Progress Corporate Park, Bio Tech, University of Florida, and Sabine. Guests visiting students at the University of Florida, located just eight miles away, the staying at the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville.