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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3.0 star property
Savor delicious Italian meals while taking in the sights of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Refresh by the rooftop pool or indulge in convenience with dry cleaning/laundry services.

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Exterior
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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
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 $156
includes taxes & fees
$139 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

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
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 20 min walk
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 17 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 available
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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 and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite 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 and 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 March 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 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.
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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
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.
Francisco, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Its location is very good
David, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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 .
Flavia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jaqueline was excellent and patient
Alejandro, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Disappointing condition of the hotel
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.
Peter, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

I think it the property will be great once renovations are complete. However, very difficult stay with renovations in process. Old rooms very rough conditions- smell, dirty, very dated, etc. New rooms had limited voltage, no irons, curling irons, hair dryer, etc. Hopefully this is temporary, given remodel activity. Location is great but a very tough stay. Friendly staff.
Jamie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer services
Alison, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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

4/10 Fair

The hotel is under renovation, but the room is from 1980 and should not be rented!
Natalia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff
Dwight, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great location.
Eric, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

During hurricane, we are staying without power. Our flight was postponed that is early morning to afternoon. We were asking for late checkout because half of city was no power. The staff said we should check out 11 am. Next time, I never use this hotel.
8-night trip

4/10 Fair

Definitely needs upgrading which they are working on.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for our stay
Preston, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The price was extremely high . Construction was going on . There was a terrible smell. Its should be closed during construction and not offered until finished . The cost was way overpriced I was not satisfied but had no choice other than to stay . The staff was very nice though
Patricia, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The floor we were on was "under renovation" but was opened anyway since the hotel "sold out" all the rooms. The door wouldn't shut from the outside unless you used the key card, one wall had no electricity in the room (the USB charger and lights next to the bed did not work), there was no fridge or microwave in the room, the ice maker down the hall was still wrapped in plastic. For $700 a night, I would have expected much better. Maybe worth $300, just for the location.
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Older hotel, great location.
Josef, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

meet my needs convenient
NATHALIE, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The hotel (floors 5 and 6) are currently under renovation. While I appreciate that, our room was that was not under renovation was dingey, the lamps and outlets did not work and the bathroom needs a massive do over.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is under major construction. Also strange smells - maybe it will be better in the future
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Kyle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a procedure at UF Shands down the street very early. We came from Daytona Beach and stayed the night. Has a restaurants on site. Pool on 3rd floor can sit and relax. Very good just what we needed
Denise, 1-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"The Italian restaurant downstairs was great."
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM