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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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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is CNY719
CNY809 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Thomas Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hass Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Indio - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. 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 free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center are other features. The room service and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

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

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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
    • Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Free offsite parking within 0.2 mi
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

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

What to do

  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • 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 only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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

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 night (maximum USD 100 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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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.

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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great, made to order and served with kind and efficient service. (7 reviews)
  • Convenient and free on-site parking was a major plus for guests. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and helpful from the beginning. This was a good place to stay.
Claire, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great location
catherine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

very clean room and staff very friendly
Valerie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room space, super attentive and friendly staff. Hotel and rooms clean, at a great price.
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Love staying here when rooms are available. Close to the school and dining options. Cleaning staff should be commended. My son forgot his shoes but the staff recovered them and turned them in at the front desk. Love them so much. Thank you
anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfortable bed, quick check-in and easy check-out.
Shanna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stayed for an admitted students tour. It is exceptionally close to the school (across the street) which makes touring and exploring the University very simple. Overall, the hotel is clean and comfortable. There is a pizza place connected to the lobby as well if you want to eat or grab a drink.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Nice clean room. Comfortable bed.
Myriam Bouchard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean, comfortable bed,easy walk to University of Florida
Monica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was wonderful! There was great service from all of the staff. The hotel was clean, new, and so welcoming! Definitely a nice place for a good vacation
Kenia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check-in and early. Pleasant staff.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is newish and nice, the staff is really fiendly and ready to help
Kenia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel has been recently renovated. The lobby and the rooms look great, but the best part is the staff. They are always very accommodating and friendly.
Estefan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms are very clean, and hotel too. Great location, everything is pretty walkable from hotel. Loved it and we are going to come back again.
Priyanka, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and very convenient location for dining.
Myoung-Hwan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Decent breakfast, great service. Confortable rooms
Jorge, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was excellent, rooms spotless & extremely convenient.
Michele, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly. The only downside was that the view from the room was completely obstructed.
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff friendly, clean room, under Reno during our stay.
Estefan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great new breakfast cafe
Adriana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was extremely helpful.
Todd, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

service was immediate and awesome. customer service was top notch
Wendy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was not included at this location. I read online that the pool was heated and brought my suit, but it was not. Good place, good location, though.
Matthew, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The staff was really good the building and furniture is very modern, nice and clean, BUT the AC unit is so loud that I had a really bad night that erased everything else Quality sleep doesn’t have price
JESSE, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location was amazing but the breakfast wasn’t good. I would stay there again if I ever went back.
James, 5-night trip