Where to Stay & Eat

Think choosing a major is tough? Try deciding on where you are going to eat! Not only does the Shoals have one of the best colleges in the nation (yeah, we’re braggin’), but we also have some of the finest food you ever put in your mouth. If you want to stay on campus you can dine in Towers Cafeteria or the Guillot University Center Food Court, both operated by Sodexo Dining Services. If you choose the GUC Food Court, you have to get Miss Sissy to make you a sandwich. You’ve never had a sandwich like a Miss Sissy sandwich! There is also a Subway located on the first floor of the Student Recreation Center. If you choose to venture off campus you do not have to go far to find something tasty. Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Rosie’s Cantina, and Trowbridge’s are all staples of Court Street in downtown Florence.

And don’t forget to use your UNA Mane Card at the following restaurants:


  • Domino's Pizza
  • Lenny's Sub Shop
  • Papa John's Pizza
  • Pizza Hut
  • Quiznos Subs
  • Shoney's
  • Subway
  • Zaxby's
  • The Smokehouse

There are several hotels in the area that we recommend:


Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

  • 800 Cox Creek Parkway South
  • Florence, AL 35630
  • Reservations: 800-593-6450 or 256-246-3600
  • Fax: 256-246-3690
  • www.marriottshoals.com

Hampton Inn & Suites, Florence Downtown

Hampton Inn, Florence Midtown

Jameson Inn, Florence

Key West Inn, Tuscumbia

Webster Hotel & Suites, Sheffield

  • 4205 Hatch Boulevard
  • Sheffield, AL 35660
  • Reservations: 256-383-4100 or 877-474-6257
  • Fax: 256-383-4999
  • www.websterhotel.com

Veranda On Walnut (B&B)

Coldwater Inn, Tuscumbia

  • 712 Highway 72 West
  • Tuscumbia, AL 35674
  • Reservations: 256-383-6844
  • Fax: 256-383-1414
  • www.Coldwater-Inn.com