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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪3 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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to University of Florida
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free 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 by IHG 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.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 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 by IHG. 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 (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) 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 by IHG 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 by IHG. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Gainesville hotel is smoke 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 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
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 4,176 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 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 night (maximum USD 150 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, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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. 358 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOHN and SARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay near campus

Nice stay close to campus. Newly renovated (still ongoing). Staff was very friendly. Only complaint was the AC had trouble keeping up with the old windows. The heat coming in was too much but was OK overnight when set to 63. I’d stay here again,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, renovated room, extremely convenient location to UF campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good, but the air conditioning was leaking a lot. But the bed was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente location. Friendly and diligent staff. Renovated areas and room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a quick stop for an overnight stay in Gainesville. We would have had no issues staying longer. Clean room and bath, small fridge, coffee and room to relax after a 16 hour car ride. Five Stars all around and the restaurant attached had outstanding food and service as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location with helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Bellaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My son enjoyed his stay while attending his UF Freshman orientation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very attentive, caring and professional, especially Mr. Danley and Mrs. Amarys at the reception, and the lady who served us in the restaurant for breakfast. They regularly checked on our needs and offered help. Even though the hotel is in a construction process, everything is very clean. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs accommodation in the Gainesville area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sha Vonn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very nice and do was the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional and friendly. They reached out by text and were great at communicating about any needs. The room was super clean. The hallways smelled a bit weird and the elevator was creaking a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scotty

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Construction going on … dirty and lots of working people all over
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel I have stayed at by far. Renovations were not a problem. What made it so is the critters under the sheets. I report itching profusely and the front desk did nothing. I searched the room and found BED BUG droppings and the front desk still did nothing. Logically I could not sleep in the room and left by 3 AM to drive to the next city. The manager responds with "must be an allergic reaction because the exterminator found nothing." I know what an allergic reaction looks like, and these are clearly bug bites. STAY AWAY. You'll get ate up and they will just sweep it under the rug. By far the most greasy set of management I've ever encountered. You not only risk bringing them with you to your next stay, but the hotel will do nothing and disregard clear evidence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our daughters graduation from UF. This is an ideal location, within walking distance of campus and the downtown. The hotel is under renovation and we stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms and it was very nice. Breakfast was great and it was made to order and not a buffet. There is also an Italian restaurant attached to the hotel. We would stay here again if we were back in Gainesville.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Doral

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Deerfield Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Krystyn made our graduation check-in so wonderful and she was amazing!!! Love the upgrades to the rooms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025