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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near University of Florida

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Exterior
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception
In the heart of Gainesville, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center offers a vibrant retreat. Enjoy Italian cuisine at Piesanos Pints and Pies, relax by the rooftop pool or unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services. With high-speed WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, and helpful staff nearby Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is R2 137
R2 404 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Jun - 02 Jun

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bagels & Noodles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of University of Florida. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Piesanos Pints and Pies, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The room service and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 167 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (4176 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Video-game console
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Piesanos Pints and Pies - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Bistro 45 Breakfast Cafe - This café serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to May 31 2025 (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.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, Piesanos Pints and Pies offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is in University Heights, a short 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes' walk from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7,6

Good

7,8/10

Cleanliness

8,6/10

Staff & service

7,0/10

Amenities

7,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10

The hotel is undergoing renovations but we were not inconvenienced at all by the work being done. Our room was beautiful and clean. The staff of the hotel was friendly and very accommodating. We enjoyed the outdoor pool. We would definitely stay here again!
1-night trip

8/10

Only complaint there was construction in the building. But they were good about keeping the noise down. Staff was very friendly.
1-night trip

8/10

Brilliant stay really enjoyed my experience staff are great
3-night trip

10/10

Great catch for a quick trip; currently under renovations so no wifi during my stay but i didn’t need it. Staff is very attentive and accomodating to needs. My room was completely renovated and very comfortable and modern. Convenient parking on-site and within walking distance of the social scene in town.
1-night trip

8/10

Its location is very good
2-night trip

4/10

May have been the most rundown motel I have stayed in during the past 20 years.
3-night trip

2/10

Gym is closed
1-night trip

4/10

Room stinks. Decrepit. Shower does not produce water. Sink gets only scolding hot water. But staff friendy at check in, good restaurant. Great location.

6/10

Beds in the room are very high. It isn’t good for everyone.
3-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff, great location.
1-night trip

10/10

Great proximity with proximity to the College of Business!
1-night trip

10/10

Perfect for our stay
3-night trip

8/10

Older hotel, great location.
1-night trip

6/10

The property is under construction and I was aware of that. what was not listed on the expedia website nor told to me by the staff at check-in was there was no internet service in the hotel other than on the first floor where check in is located. I wouldn't have checked in had i known internet surface wasn't available.
3-night trip

8/10

Jaqueline was excellent and patient
2-night trip

6/10

Friendly staff
3-night trip

10/10

Great location
3-night trip

10/10

Great customer services
1-night trip

10/10

Great budget friendly hotel, perfect location for UF families, free airport shuttle.
2-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel, clean, staff friendly and very convenient to UF
1-night trip

4/10

The hotel is in bad condition supposedly they are renovating the rooms really stinks they are not clean In general the hotel is a no no stay maybe when they remolded the whole hotel as now I will not recommend to go, there are better options than this neat by you can google it .
2-night trip

10/10

Will be great after construction is completed.
1-night trip

8/10

Great stay
1-night trip

4/10

Hotel was in construction. Super outdated. Full price Staff were friendly
1-night trip

2/10

Room was pretty dirty and run down. The workers at the hotel were fine - I had no issue at all with service - but the property is very, very run down.
5-night trip