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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, walk to University of Florida

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Exterior
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Florida4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBen Hill Griffin Stadium13 min walk
  • Popular LocationShands at the University of Florida16 min walk
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)11 min drive

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.7/10 Excellent
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Located in University Heights, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Florida and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This hotel has 167 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min walk
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min walk
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 16 min walk
  • UF Health Shands Hospital - 20 min walk
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • The preferred airport is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV): 12-min drive, 5.8 mi/9.3 km.

Restaurants

  • ‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free parking, walk to University of Florida
Guests staying at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this golf hotel include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro 45 Breakfast Cafe
  • Piesanos Pints and Pies

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 4,176 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to August 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Meeting facilities
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center
Holiday Inn University Hotel Gainesville Center
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Hotel Gainesville
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center Hotel
Holiday Inn University Center Hotel
Holiday Inn University Center
Gainesville Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel"
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

As of Jun 8, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel on Jun 12, 2024 start from $107.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

This hotel is situated in University Heights within a short 13-minute walk of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and also 20 minutes on foot from Stephen C. O'Connell Center. You'll also find University of Florida Bat Houses and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Piesanos Pints and Pies.

Will Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is 5.8 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 968 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 968 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Traveled with family
I went to check in and the hotel was overbooked and didn’t have a room for me. I had to call around to find another hotel, very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Grant

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went to shower after being at the race track for 20hrs no running hot water and sewage backing up into the shower. Had to find another place to stay since they had no other rooms to accommodate us. Also billed both credit card and debit card twice and had to get refunds.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Vishnu

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed here because we needed to bring our dog. The $50 pet fee was acceptable. What wasn’t acceptable is how old and disgusting the room was. The bathroom looked like it belongs in some scuzzy highway pit stop motel. The glaze in the tub was peeling up and the edges were black. There was no hot water from the sink. Maybe it reached 80 degrees. The hot water in the shower lasted almost 5 minutes, and it wasn’t even hot. Maybe 110 degrees. There was decay all over the bathroom from water damage. The tv was at least 15 years old and was not a “smart tv”. The furniture was dated and all scraped up. The room we stayed in was maybe worth $59/night, not $199. It was a terrible representation of Holiday Inn. We were super disappointed and will never stay there again, not even after they finish remodeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trischa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Will be great after construction is completed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pat

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to the stadium was all this hotel had in it's favor. The rooms were small, dirty, out dated, tub did not drain well, beds were uncomfortable, and I think there may have been pets in the room before due to allergy symptoms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023