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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

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Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • University of Florida
    4 min walk
  • Tup Tim Thai Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Gainesville Downtown Station
    3 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    12 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Florida
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the room service at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Florida. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Piesanos Pints and Pies
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the room service
  • Just a 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes by foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4176 square feet (388 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 7.95-13.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Piesanos Pints and Pies
  • Bistro 45 Breakfast Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (4176 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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
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 December 31 2024 (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: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
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Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center Hotel
Holiday Inn University Center Hotel
Holiday Inn University Center
Gainesville Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center
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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Hotel

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1001 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

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Jaqueline was excellent and patient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property overbooked the rooms on a football game weekend where the rooms were inflated to $900/nt. They offered to accommodate 8 people into 4 king rooms rather than 2 double queen rooms but were requiring us to pay even more for the additional rooms needed due to their negligence. The staff was rude and ultimately cancelled the reservation all together when we argued that we should not be charged more to accommodate our group.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ofer

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Under construction, multiple fire drills, humid rooms, kind of dirtyz
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs to be condemned!!! It’s under renovation but the condition it’s uninhabitable!!! I want our money and life back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

NATHALIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is under renovation but the hallways had an awful smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Great customer services
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

NATHALIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
meet my needs convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Agnieszka

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is under major construction. Also strange smells - maybe it will be better in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lev

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Sometimes action speak louder than words, we reserved and paid in full for 2 night stay for a room with 2 queen beds in this Hotel because of location! Upon check in we were told that Hotel is going through renovations and were told that 2 beds are not available, so we settled for a king bed for 3 people They offered to bring a rollaway bed. At first they gave us keys for the wrong room, then I went downstairs and said they made a mistake and gave us the keys for the right room. As we entered the room, it was a corner room with windows all around covered by shades. The room had a musty smell and had a feel of a hospital room, not a hotel room. We called Expedia to see if we could cancel our reservation and book at a different hotel; Expedia reached out to the hotel management to see if they will waive the cancellation fee, which was higher than the total price that we already payed for the room. Hotel management refused. We realized that we would not stay there and booked a room in a different hotel, willing to take a loss rather than to stay in those conditions. We stayed at the Comfort Suites Inn and had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanmay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ursula

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to love my star here. It was very close to campus, the ONLY plus. There were homeless people out front, and one chased my son and tried to take his chain off his neck. There were Creepy construction people staring at me in the elevator. There was blood on the ceiling of one shower, mold in corners of the shower, grime on the da user and black grease marks on the bed skirt. They used a strong smelling disinfectant that smelled horrible. The staff was very nice and I felt bad for them. Not their fault, but this place was very dirty and had homeless people around day and night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Under heavy construction and limited parking. The check-in process took too long. The first room they gave me was never cleaned. Towels on the floor and the bed u made. I believe they will return to better standards after construction but right now I would not go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Parker

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024