Hotels
Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center
1250 W. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601 United States
Phone: 352.376.1661 ext. 132
Booking Information
Name: FOREST SAT 2026
Date: May 3rd - 10th, 2026
Block Code: FRT
Rate: $149 without Breakfast
Booking Link: Click here
Link Cutoff Date: April 4th, 2026
Guests have 3 days prior to arrival to cancel reservations without fee.
Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel directly at 352.376.1661, just provide the block code (given above).
If you prefer to walk to the meetings each day, use this path for a scenic walk through the college. This path will take you to and from the Reitz Union, passing Lake Alice and other sights along the way.
Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.4 km)
Estimated Time: 22 Minutes Walking
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Gainesville
101 SE 1st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601 United States
Phone: 352.240.9306
Booking Information
Name: FOREST SAT 2026
Date: Sunday, May 3rd – Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Block Code: no specific code – please use reservation link
Rate: $159.00/night
Booking Link: Click here
Link Cutoff Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Guests will have 24 hours prior to arrival to cancel their reservation without penalty.
If you prefer to walk to the meetings each day, use this path for a scenic walk through the college. This path will take you to and from the Reitz Union, passing Lake Alice and other sights along the way.
Distance: 1.7 Miles (2.7 km)
Estimated Time: 38 Minutes Walking
AC Hotel Gainesville Downtown
Gainesville, FL • United States
Phone: (352) 792-1151
Group Name: ForestSAT Room Block Group
Special Rate Code: FORFORA
Stay Dates: May 3, 2026 – May 9, 2026
Cutoff Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Rate:
May 3 & 4: $209/night
May 5–8: $199/night
Please note: The booking system will display $209 for all nights initially. The hotel will adjust the rate for May 5–8 to $199/night after booking.
Cancellation Policy: Guests may cancel up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty.
Valet Parking: Discounted at $15/night
Breakfast: Not included
Booking Information
Name: ForestSAT Room Block Group
Date: May 3, 2026 – May 8, 2026
Block Code: “ForestSAT Room Block Group”
Rate: 5/3 & 5/4: $209/night; 5/5–5/8: $199/night
Booking: Call
1-800-MARRIOTT (1-800-627-7468)
and reference “ForestSAT Room Block Group”
Cutoff Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Cancellation: Guests have 48 hours prior to arrival to cancel without fee.
If you prefer to walk to the meetings each day, use this path for a scenic walk through the college. This path will take you to and from the Reitz Union, passing Lake Alice and other sights along the way.
Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.44 km)
Estimated Time: 21 Minutes Walking
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
212 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 • United States
Phone: +1 (352) 496-7500
Website:
hyatt.com
Booking Information
- Group: ForestSAT Conference
- Group Code: FSAT
- Dates: Thu, Apr 30, 2026 – Tue, May 12, 2026
- Rate: $119 + tax (includes breakfast buffet)
- Book by: April 3, 2026
- Reservations by phone: Call and ask for Gaby at +1 (352) 496-7505
Parking
Hotel Amenities
- Full-service bar and restaurant open until midnight (forest-themed cocktails offered during the week)
- Saltwater heated rooftop pool and fire pit area (open until 10 p.m.)
- 24/7 fitness center featuring Peloton machines
- 15+ restaurants within walking distance
Reitz Union Hotel
University of Florida, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 • United States
Phone: +1 (352) 392-2151
Email: reitzunionhotelblocks@ufsa.ufl.edu
Website:
union.ufl.edu/hotel
Location: The Reitz Union Hotel is located in the same building as the conference.
Booking Information
- Group name: ForestSAT Conference 2026
- Group Code: ForestSAT26
- Dates: Monday, May 4 – Saturday, May 9, 2026
- How to book: Select Book Now on the website and use the Group Code option, or call the hotel directly and reference the group code.
- Book by: April 20, 2026
Attendees affiliated with UF Main Campus
Since parking at the meeting site is limited, UF attendees are encouraged to walk, use UF transportation, or park in near-by lots.
