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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Ballroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $118
$105 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, just a 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes by foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. .This golf hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hippodrome State Theatre.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Thomas Center - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daydreamer Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hass Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Indio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 167 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a ballroom.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Piesanos Pints and Pies, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 4176 square feet (388 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.2 miles
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • 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
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,176 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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 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
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

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

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

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
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
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 100 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and rooms are always clean!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice staff, good breakfast! Close to campus & restaurants, right in the center of everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit UF. Lots of options for food, etc. Friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room space, super attentive and friendly staff. Hotel and rooms clean, at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable room close to everything at the university
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, quick check-in and easy check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Myriam Bouchard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice clean room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, comfortable bed,easy walk to University of Florida
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and early. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is newish and nice, the staff is really fiendly and ready to help
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Estefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myoung-Hwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very convenient location for dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast, great service. Confortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean. Hallways needed updating. Rooftop pool area could be nicer too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026