IHG One Rewards. It's better to be a member. Join IHG One Rewards to unlock benefits that will immediately enhance your next stay. Ocala/Marion County is one of only four major thoroughbred centers in the world with 600 thoroughbred horse farms that have produced 45 national champions, 6 Kentucky Derby winners, 20 Breeders Cup champions and 6 Horses of the Year. Welcome to the New Avid Hotel Ocala. Central Floridas first Avid Hotel located near downtown Ocala and just minutes away from Ocala International Airport-Jim Taylor Field, Silver Springs and the Heath Brook Community. We are only a short drive from popular attractions like the Ocala Civic Center, Appleton Museum of Art, Silver Springs State Park, Ocala National Forest, and HITS Post Time Farm. Afterall, Ocala is known as the Horse Capital of the World. We are close to great local restaurants such as Brick & Iron Caf, Ipanema Brazilian Steak House, Ocala Downtown Caf, Shuckers and much more! If you are in town for business with General Electric, Amazon or E-One, we are conveniently located 3.5 miles from I-75 & Hwy 200. Just around the corner is Advent Health Ocala and Ocala Regional Medical Center. When you return to the Avid Hotel Ocala to relax, you will find that we focus on getting the essentials right, every time. You can always expect a sound sleep, with high-quality mattresses, bedding and black-out roller shades. We promise your room will be just right spotlessly clean and ready for your stay with plenty of storage, a 55-in HDTV, and free Wi-Fi! In the morning, start your day with our complimentary good all-round breakfast and fresh bean-to-cup coffee. Enjoy a range of high-quality items on site, or simply Grab and Go. Fitness fans can work up a sweat in the gym, go for a run, or relax on the outdoor patio.