Name: Quality Inn Gainesville near University
Address: 2435 Southwest 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America, Gainesville, Florida, US
Price range: $70–$425 per night
Rating: 7.17

What guests think

At Quality Inn Gainesville near University, guests consistently praise the friendly staff and convenient location near UF and Shands, but report mixed room conditions with frequent musty odors, humidity, and cleanliness or maintenance issues impacting overall comfort.

Several reviews mention recently updated rooms and comfortable beds, though experiences vary. Breakfast is basic and inconsistently stocked, with occasional waffles or sausage. Facilities show gaps such as an unclean pool and broken ice machines, while some appreciate the pet friendly policy. Overall, expect a budget, motel‑style stay with uneven upkeep but workable for short visits.

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Facilities

Basic setup with recurring complaints about an unclean pool and nonworking ice machines; some note it is pet friendly.

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10

Joy

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool had lots of leaves in it. Place is fine for a night

10

Kimberly

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great quick night stay. Easy in easy out. Convienient, Clean comfortable, good staff . Pet friendly. Safe

4

Eric

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The air conditioning unit was not functioning properly. The room was exceedingly moist inside. Everything was damp... No soap in the shower. The pool was not clean of debris. The bright side was a good location and the staff was accommodating and courteous

8

Yanilka

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Soap, lotion and shampoo dispensers didn’t work. Ice machine didn’t work either.

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claudia

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I reserve 2 room. One of them was good but the other one has mold in the walls and roof. I requested change other room and they do it. But the n both room we found s little cockroach, and my sheet are not very clean. The pool was not clean so we decide do no enter. The breakfast is poor. The attention and s ok.

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James

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't like how there was not any shade around the pool area. The sun is brutal in Florida and an umbrella would be a good investment. The rinky dink coffee machine splurted water all over. I would also think it would be helpful to invest in Single cup Keurig machine. I will say the staff was very friendly and accommodating to my coffee needs. They offer a continental breakfast that was well stocked. Beds were nice and clean. Mattress a little to firm for my liking. The bathroom was small. Overall it was a good experience for an overnight stay for a business trip. Not a vacation hotel.

4

Grace

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We evacuated from Hurricane Milton and had our pets. They were agreeable to having the pets. Staff were nice- very understaffed. The hotel room was filthy. Floor was disgusting.

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Daniel R

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Badly in need of a structural update. Door was open when I went to room for first time. Had to slam door to make sure it locked. Ice machine didn't work.

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Rosalind

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is always a clean place to stay. There’s just an issue that I spoke to the staff about. This time the pool wasn’t cleaned out. There was leaves and stuff in it so I didn’t get in.

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DANA

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was not congenial at the front desk, but housekeeping and ground maintenance personnel were very friendly. The pool was not usable and a large piece of equipment began making a loud ruckus at 8 a.m.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent: repeated reports of musty odors, damp rooms, stained linens, hair, and pests contrast with some mentions of clean or newly renovated spaces.

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Jaiden

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

found hair all through room and room was not cleaned

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Lilliana

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very dirty. There were stains on the sheets and the shower curtain. Also, one of the beds had dirty food prints. The towels had yellow stains.

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Paula

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled and very musty the floor had not been cleaned. The pictures looked so much better than the actually room.

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Kaitlynn

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty , sheets had stains on them. Hair was all in the bath tub. Toilet was leaking.

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Shuneeshia

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When I got there to check in, the gentleman was nice and helpful went to the room pulled back the sheets. There was dirt and hair in between the sheets. The floor has not been swept. There were bugs, and there was a dark ring in the tub. Went back to the front office. He changed us to a different room. The second room had the same issues.

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fritzie

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Newly renovated and clean.

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Francisco

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom with hair. And trash from previous client . Dirty in gral

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Robert

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room had a musty, moldy smell. The beds had hair in it, they changed the sheets. Then we discovered bugs of some sort in the bed. Told management they had no answer in helping us. The moisture/ evaporator was full. We had no choice but to leave.

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Michael

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not clean. Desk area was not wiped down. Bottle cap in the middle of the floor. Sheets stained.

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Sunjay

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unclean, unkept, mold on showers, hole in the walls, floor not swept. Bad place to be stay away.

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Rooms

Rooms are a mixed bag—some updated and comfortable with standard amenities, while others feel dated or motel‑style, with humidity, strong fragrances, loud or faulty AC, and spotty Wi‑Fi.

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John Y.

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No WiFi it kept dropping out for devices and even on the tv. The channel would lose connection for a minute then come back up. Same with devices. Lose the signal or just a overall weak signal so you couldn’t use the wifi.

4

Richard

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room had a DampRid bucket under the counter that gave off an odor. The door to the outside wasn't sealed at the bottom. The AC unit was incredibly loud. It was not restful at all.

8

Roy

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was for an overnight stay. The rooms have been remodeled and are very nice. Pretty convenient to go to most areas.

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Lydia

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A/C was noisy. Everything very clean.

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Yardena

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I expected a hotel, but this a motel building. Otherwise it was fine

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Sherry

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room overall apart from a hideously uncomfortable armchair. Even though it was a chilly evening, we had to open the door to air the room out because the scent of air freshener was overwhelming.

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Richard

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A/C had a breaker on the cord that had to be reset several times. Big gap under door. Blow dryer inoperable. Sheets stained. Floor dirty, feet were dirty after walking on it.

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Heriberto

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was remodeled, but a bit outdated at the same time. Floors were dirty, and the tub will not drain properly. I wish I could have giving a better review.

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Fatima

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very humid to the point we couldn't really sleep well. The bathtub was stained with rust and the tub's water spout was very loose and about to fall off. Also, the ice machine wasn't working and the mini fridge in the room was leaking inside of it. On the good side, the beds were comfortable and tv worked well. It was also very close to where we needed to go. It did have a CVS and some places to eat in that same street.

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Pamela

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location off of main road. Professional and friendly front desk- very accommodating. Updated rooms with fluffy beds and pillows- very comfortable! Very clean.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive; however, guests also note occasional check‑in delays, absent breakfast staffing, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Steven

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We got in very late. Andy was so nice. Breakfast was great. Place was clean.

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Kimberly

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great quick night stay. Easy in easy out. Convienient, Clean comfortable, good staff . Pet friendly. Safe

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Meritane

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Housekeeping didn’t come like they said. We had to be the ones to give the staff our dirty linen/towels and ask for new ones. There were no extra trash liners so we had to ask for extra as well. The bathroom drain was broken and the cleanliness of the bathroom wasn’t the best.

10

Gretchen

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good service

4

Marti

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No one at the desk when we got here. Waited 10 minutes for someone to show. Flys in the room. Breakfast attendant wore headphones so he didnt have to speak to anyone, slides with socks and pjs. He dropped things on the floor and didnt pick them up. Just kept walking.

8

Tom

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff

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John

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Katherine

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were friendly and provided an exceptional level of customer service. We ran into a minor issue and they resolved the issue quickly and made our entire stay pleasant. They provided a higher level of customer service than some fancier hotels we've stayed in. Highly recommend staying here.

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Patrick

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very limited. There was no staff available in the morning at the front desk to check out or to restock breakfast (no napkins and little availalbe food).

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Ileana

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my visit.

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Location

Widely praised for proximity to the University of Florida, Shands, dining, and main roads; several note it’s convenient and often quiet.

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Randale

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to hospital

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LaVera

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay. The cost is excellent compared to other hotels. It is safe and clean. The staff are friendly and patient. It is quiet and pleasant. I recommend this hotel. Shopping in the area is convenient and great.

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Roy

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was located at a quiet neighborhood near the UF campus

8

Narayanan

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is close to Univ of FL, Gainesville

10

Terri

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was visiting the college, and was happy with the area

10

ROB

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to UF

10

Michael

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

i like location location location.

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Cynthia

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfy and convenient. Close to Shands and many places to eat and shop

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Jasmine

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that it was close to dining options and the university. The only thing was that that ac smelled a little mildewy, but other than that everything was clean and good. It was fine to just sleep in for a night.

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Shika

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s quiet, friendly service. Basically one grade above a motel but it’s super close to the school and on the main road so it’s easy to find.

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Dining

Breakfast is simple and inconsistent, sometimes poorly replenished or limited, though waffles and occasional hot items are mentioned.

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Anthony

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff and hostess for the continental breakfast was very warm and helpful. She went out her way to ensure food was available and kept the area clean around the food, she promptly filled the containers with more food and beverages.

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REBEKAH

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Barely average - lots of details need improvement from the dented trash cans to the barely clean bathroom there was lots not to love. The desk clerk was helpful with an adjustment to the reservation from a king room to a double...other than that most aspects were disappointing. Skimpy breakfast, maids carts sitting around all day, corner grime, barely adequate counter space in the room, only four hangers, etc. Won't stay here again.

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Jaychele

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable and things were clean but the cleaning solutions made it too smelly. The breakfast was so bad we decided to eat someplace else. There were no hot plate items (eggs, sausage, etc) They had a place for them but did not have any amd I couldn't find a single staff mber to ask. The OJ was not working. There was no creamer for coffee. They had 3 apples for fruit.

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Marti

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No one at the desk when we got here. Waited 10 minutes for someone to show. Flys in the room. Breakfast attendant wore headphones so he didnt have to speak to anyone, slides with socks and pjs. He dropped things on the floor and didnt pick them up. Just kept walking.

4

Andres

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathtub looked dirty with other people's hair. And the breakfast was very sparse and poor.

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Michael L

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean comfortable room , breakfast included hot sausages and waffles.

8

James

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't like how there was not any shade around the pool area. The sun is brutal in Florida and an umbrella would be a good investment. The rinky dink coffee machine splurted water all over. I would also think it would be helpful to invest in Single cup Keurig machine. I will say the staff was very friendly and accommodating to my coffee needs. They offer a continental breakfast that was well stocked. Beds were nice and clean. Mattress a little to firm for my liking. The bathroom was small. Overall it was a good experience for an overnight stay for a business trip. Not a vacation hotel.

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Caty

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable,great breakfast bar

6

Brian

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was what we needed, a place to sleep. The value was there? You get what you pay for. The floor was sticky, beds weren’t the best and the complimentary breakfast was not very edible.

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Patrick

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very limited. There was no staff available in the morning at the front desk to check out or to restock breakfast (no napkins and little availalbe food).

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Month	Average price
January	$73
February	$93
March	$104
April	$114
May	$104
June	$84
July	$82
August	$93
September	$99
October	$108
November	$110
December	$74

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $119	19 $81
20 $70	21 $73	22 $71	23 $73	24 $80	25 $425	26
27 $76	28 $76	29 $76	30 $76

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $76	2 $89	3 $89
4 $76	5 $77	6 $76	7 $77	8 $85	9 $300	10
11 $72	12 $74	13 $73	14 $75	15 $75	16 $84	17 $84
18 $78	19 $80	20 $81	21 $88	22 $107	23 $190	24 $185
25 $118	26 $86	27 $88	28 $87	29 $87	30 $106	31 $103

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