The avid hotel OCALA DOWNTOWN by IHG is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The avid hotel OCALA DOWNTOWN by IHG offers a pleasant stay in Ocala for those traveling for business or leisure. With Amtrak OCA Station just 3km away and Gainesville Regional Airport only 59km away, transportation is very convenient. Famous local attractions Icehouse on 10th, AdventHealth Ocala Auxiliary Conference Center and Picasso's Palette, can all be reached with a short walk. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site. If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.
"Location was good, close to where I needed to be. Hotel was nice, no funky smells. I don't know whose bright idea it was to install rubber floor tile, but they missed the mark by a mile. And if it's NOT rubber, they are REALLY bad! Those type of floors NEED attention at LEAST once a week, if not more. My floor was sticky with God only knows what. I had knocked over a cup of water, and obviously, got a towel to wipe it up. The towel looked like I had wiped up the parking lot!! NASTY!! It had been quite a while since anyone hit it with a mop. Told them at the desk and got the usual glazed-over stare, TWICE! It IS 2024, maybe my expectations are too high? I would probably stay again, but in my travels there, I found 8 other motels that were just as close, if not closer to where I was going. Probably cheaper too. Oh yea, and any room on the south side of the building, bring ear plugs!! SUPER noisy, traffic starts about 0430."