Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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Hotel with outdoor pool, near University of Florida

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY677
CNY762 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand with a phone and clock, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand with a phone and clock, and wall-mounted lamps.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A laptop on a wooden desk with a white mug and a lamp.

Standard Room

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

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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 - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daydreamer Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 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

Hotel size

    • 167 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

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

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.

Required at check-in

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

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

Pets

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

Internet

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

Parking

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

Transfers

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

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
  • 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. Open daily.
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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant and attached eateries, such as Paisano's, offered excellent food and service. (22 reviews)
  • Free on-site parking was a convenient and welcome bonus for guests. (8 reviews)
  • The pool was a great place to relax and unwind, with many guests enjoying its cleanliness and convenience. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The room and property are well maintained. My wife and I took our 10 year old to his first Gators game and the location was perfect. We would recommend it to anyone and will definitely be staying here again. Go Gators!
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8/10 Very good

Thank you. Nice and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, convenient location, multiple restaurants around and good amenities inside the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. It was quiet and close to great restaurants and shops.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean, great location
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10/10 Exceptional

The desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The pool was great, and the location can’t be beat. I may have missed something, but we were there for three nights and no one ever came to clean our room or at least give us new towels so that threw me off a bit. We did have our “do not disturb “sign up for most of one day because we were in and out.
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8/10 Very good

This was a good place to stay. Very central to UF and resturants etc. The place was clean and staff was nice. Price was good as well. This was my second time staying here. My only complaint is the elevator area has an awful smell.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was superb! The lady at the front desk, Christen, was so lovely and made me feel so welcomed!! Overall, great place to stay for anything UF related as it's right next to campus!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, super comfortable beds, perfect location
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable!
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were excellent. Staff very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommend this place if you're planning to visit UF. It is very close to the UF business school and within walking distance of many restaurants and a Publix. The free parking for guests is a great bonus. The hotel has a gym, an outdoor ping-pong table, and a swimming pool, and offers breakfast at an affordable price. I plan to stay here again on my next trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and rooms are always clean!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly, room was clean and bright. Did not have time tonuse the pool but saw a number of people enjoying it.
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8/10 Very good

The mattress and pillows are very comfortable and it felt very clean. Keep it up.
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6/10 Good

The hotel is a little old. The air conditioning unit in the room was loud and made it difficult to get a good nights sleep. The fitness center was small, but okay. The location is great being right across the street from UF. Also, the pizza place next door to the hotel is amazing. Next chance we’re in Gainesville, we might search around for a newer, more modern place.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was SO convenient to seeing the concert at the stadium, everything was in walking distance. The restaurant attached to the hotel was outstanding. The whole town did an awesome job preparing for a concert of that magnitude. Hotels, restaurants and bars all seemed well staffed and prepared
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and helpful from the beginning. This was a good place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable
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6/10 Good

Cleaning staff is amazing, and very helpful. Staff at front desk was not welcoming or helpful during the check-in process. Check-in is the front door of a hotels business and should be warm and welcoming.
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8/10 Very good

very clean room and staff very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

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

Great location to visit UF. Lots of options for food, etc. Friendly and attentive staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfortable bed, quick check-in and easy check-out.