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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
Reception
Lobby
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center is centrally located near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Guests enjoy Italian dishes at the on-site restaurant, a rooftop pool, high-speed WiFi, and an on-site coffee shop.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 422
AED 475 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in University Heights, a neighborhood in Gainesville, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is next to a golf course and near the airport. Regal Royal Park and Westside Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Florida Museum of Natural History and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, hiking/biking trails, and ziplining, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Gainesville.
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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 And Noodles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hass Kitchen - ‬1 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, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and a computer station
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 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 night (maximum USD 150 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 17 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG on 21 September 2025 start from $129.37, including 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 night. 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. 347 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay right across university!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing but the breakfast wasn’t good. I would stay there again if I ever went back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great new breakfast cafe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, renovated room, extremely convenient location to UF campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elba M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
customer service was very good. The waitress at breakfast was kind and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Clean. Comfortable. Convenient parking. Second time we stay here. We’ll come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location with helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente location. Friendly and diligent staff. Renovated areas and room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location to UF. Rooms are renovated. Great parking. Having a great pizza place at lobby was a major plus. Also next to Starbucks and publix also made it so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a quick stop for an overnight stay in Gainesville. We would have had no issues staying longer. Clean room and bath, small fridge, coffee and room to relax after a 16 hour car ride. Five Stars all around and the restaurant attached had outstanding food and service as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good, but the air conditioning was leaking a lot. But the bed was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for traveling with a pet. The staff are really great and go above and beyond. I enjoyed breakfast each morning with the waitress Susan. Other staff always greeted me and were helpful when I asked for things. The one flaw was the wifi network on the sixth floor went in and out or wouldn’t work on my phone when it was working on my computer. But they did attempt to fix it when I asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very attentive, caring and professional, especially Mr. Danley and Mrs. Amarys at the reception, and the lady who served us in the restaurant for breakfast. They regularly checked on our needs and offered help. Even though the hotel is in a construction process, everything is very clean. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs accommodation in the Gainesville area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional and friendly. They reached out by text and were great at communicating about any needs. The room was super clean. The hallways smelled a bit weird and the elevator was creaking a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Construction going on … dirty and lots of working people all over
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Krystyn made our graduation check-in so wonderful and she was amazing!!! Love the upgrades to the rooms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our daughters graduation from UF. This is an ideal location, within walking distance of campus and the downtown. The hotel is under renovation and we stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms and it was very nice. Breakfast was great and it was made to order and not a buffet. There is also an Italian restaurant attached to the hotel. We would stay here again if we were back in Gainesville.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant stay really enjoyed my experience staff are great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Under construction, noisy and dusty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Didn’t stay at that hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its location is very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is located in a prime location for access to the main campus. They are remodeling, which caused problems with the TV cable service in my room. My room did have a wonderful view of the University of Florida campus. Traffic on University is busy and get load at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025