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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 1-844-700-1007
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
300 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
300 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
300 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room
300 square feet
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
300 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free parking, walk to University of Florida

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel, 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 167 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, 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 discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

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 available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 4176 square feet (388 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Renovations & Closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to August 30 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.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 4176 square feet (388 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Free wired internet
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Swimming pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 388
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Coin laundry on site
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 4176
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 167
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Wedding services
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Free newspaper
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Video-game console
  • Pay movies
  • High-speed internet access
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Car not required

Long-term renters welcome

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Number of children who can stay free - 3

Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95–13.95 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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
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  • Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel
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  • Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Hotel

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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