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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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

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Exterior
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 5.1 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

Hotel near University of Florida
Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Piesanos Pints and Pies, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellhop, and golf clubs on site
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 167 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and video-game consoles

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; 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-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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 provided

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 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.

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

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

As of Mar 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG on Mar 13, 2025 start from CA $182.52, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG located?

Located in University Heights, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Shands at the University of Florida and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1000 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Raul

Only complaint there was construction in the building. But they were good about keeping the noise down. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Brilliant stay really enjoyed my experience staff are great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gym is closed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
May have been the most rundown motel I have stayed in during the past 20 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Its location is very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 Okay

Saw

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds in the room are very high. It isn’t good for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leisha

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction at the hotel was loud from 7 AM to 9 PM. I was reactive to the fresh carpet glue--it gave me head aches. There were stains on the new carpet and a hole in the wall already (marked with blue tape). The alley way where we had to park had sketchy characters going around most of the night. There was cardboard flooring in the elevator and foyer. There was no breakfast area. This is the first negative review that I have ever written.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Jaqueline was excellent and patient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Great proximity with proximity to the College of Business!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Great customer services
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dwight

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in construction. Super outdated. Full price Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Natalia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is under renovation, but the room is from 1980 and should not be rented!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Perfect for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Josef

Older hotel, great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely needs upgrading which they are working on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

NATHALIE

meet my needs convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trischa

Will be great after construction is completed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024