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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Florida

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
The price is AED 466
AED 525 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min walk
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min walk
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 16 min walk
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 20 min walk
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bagels & Noodles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Hotel near University of Florida
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Piesanos Pints and Pies, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi 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 with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and free newspapers
  • Golf cart on site, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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 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–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 center
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (4176 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • Pool sun 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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Video-game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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 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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to March 31 2025 (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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, 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 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 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
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel"
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel 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).

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1000 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

6/10 Okay

Leisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is under construction and I was aware of that. what was not listed on the expedia website nor told to me by the staff at check-in was there was no internet service in the hotel other than on the first floor where check in is located. I wouldn't have checked in had i known internet surface wasn't available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gym is closed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hope

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction at the hotel was loud from 7 AM to 9 PM. I was reactive to the fresh carpet glue--it gave me head aches. There were stains on the new carpet and a hole in the wall already (marked with blue tape). The alley way where we had to park had sketchy characters going around most of the night. There was cardboard flooring in the elevator and foyer. There was no breakfast area. This is the first negative review that I have ever written.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room stinks. Decrepit. Shower does not produce water. Sink gets only scolding hot water. But staff friendy at check in, good restaurant. Great location.

6/10 Okay

Saw

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds in the room are very high. It isn’t good for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I think it the property will be great once renovations are complete. However, very difficult stay with renovations in process. Old rooms very rough conditions- smell, dirty, very dated, etc. New rooms had limited voltage, no irons, curling irons, hair dryer, etc. Hopefully this is temporary, given remodel activity. Location is great but a very tough stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing condition of the hotel
Room was pretty dirty and run down. The workers at the hotel were fine - I had no issue at all with service - but the property is very, very run down.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived, we were told our room was cancelled but there was never an email or phone call to us regarding the cancellation. Also, we got an email earlier in the day stating that our room was ready and if we had any preference. Luckily, they had extra rooms for us but the room that we got didn't have a refrigerator or wifi and was still in the middle of a renovation so there was no door frame and other things were missing as well. I expected some sort of discount for the inconvenience but nothing was provided. Finally, the front desk lady was not very nice and didn't really care about our frustrations or concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor we were on was "under renovation" but was opened anyway since the hotel "sold out" all the rooms. The door wouldn't shut from the outside unless you used the key card, one wall had no electricity in the room (the USB charger and lights next to the bed did not work), there was no fridge or microwave in the room, the ice maker down the hall was still wrapped in plastic. For $700 a night, I would have expected much better. Maybe worth $300, just for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia, norristown

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was extremely high . Construction was going on . There was a terrible smell. Its should be closed during construction and not offered until finished . The cost was way overpriced I was not satisfied but had no choice other than to stay . The staff was very nice though
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is under renovation, but the room is from 1980 and should not be rented!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mistake for renting this room to be closer to my daughters apartment. It stinks. Literally. And the actual room had the overwhelming smell of a very bad air freshener that made me think they were covering up a bad odor. I moved out immediately and slept on my daughter’s couch. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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