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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$128
$114 nightly
$128 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

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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, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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
(42 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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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

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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
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hass Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Estefan

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Doral

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Track meet did not have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

JESSE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly. The only downside was that the view from the room was completely obstructed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

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

2/10 Terrible

Sylvie A

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atention
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali Riza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debashish

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water pressure in the shower was really bad. The room was clean and roomy, the ac worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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