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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, Florida, 32601
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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, Florida, 32601
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  • Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
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    2 Queen Beds, 300 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Desk
    • Flat panel TV
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Refrigerator
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • Videogame console
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room
    Standard Room
    Standard Room
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    Standard Room

    1 Twin Bed, 300 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Non-Smoking
    Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Desk
    • Flat panel TV
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Refrigerator
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • Videogame console
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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    Standard Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 300 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Desk
    • Flat panel TV
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Refrigerator
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • Videogame console
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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    Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

    2 Queen Beds, 300 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Desk
    • Flat panel TV
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Refrigerator
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • Videogame console
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wireless internet access
  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed
    Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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    Standard Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 300 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead
    Extra Features - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Desk
    • Flat panel TV
    • Guidebooks/recommendations
    • Hair dryer
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Rainfall showerhead
    • Refrigerator
    • Restaurant/dining guide
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • Videogame console
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wireless internet access

ABOUT THE HOTEL

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

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

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.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

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.

Business, Other Amenities

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.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

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.

Renovations

The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to April 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

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.
Pet Policy for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel are listed below.

Pets allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

HOTEL LOCATION

Nearest airport and around Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel
- Gainesville, Florida Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of Florida - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Shands at the University of Florida - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hippodrome State Theatre - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi
UF Health Shands Hospital - 1.7 km / 1 mi
UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Matheson Historical Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Matheson Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Thomas Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
University of Florida Bat Houses - 3 km / 1.9 mi
UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 16 - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Florida Museum of Natural History - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
The University of Florida's football stadium, known as The Swamp. It's one of college football's most renowned and imposing venues (1.0 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
University of Florida Bat Houses
The world's largest occupied bat houses. At dusk, you can watch thousands of bats fly out - a unique natural spectacle (1.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address: Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Harn Museum of Art
An art museum offering a diverse collection of artworks spanning multiple continents and genres (2.1 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Florida Museum of Natural History
A museum showcasing Floridas natural history, including exhibits on fossils, biodiversity, and regional environments (2.2 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Butterfly Rainforest
A live exhibit that features hundreds of butterflies and birds in a lush, tropical environment (2.2 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

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TRAVELER SENTIMENTS

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

Is free parking available at the Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, parking is available free of cost at the Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel. This is one of the hotels in Gainesville with Free Parking.
Does this property have a swimming pool?
Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel has a hotel pool.
What is the check-in policy?
The checking times for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel are between 3:00 PM and anytime. The minimum age to check-in is 18.
What is the check-out time?
This Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel's check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What brand is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is a part of Holiday Inn By IHG.
What is the street address for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
The address for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is 1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32601
What is the price for tonight?
Based on recent averages, the price for tonight can start at 129.
What is the nightly room rate for this weekend?
Based on recent averages, the room rate for this weekend can be as low as 129 per night.
How many guest rooms are at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
The Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel has a total of 167 guest rooms.
How many floors does the Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel have?
This Gainesville hotel has 6 floors.
What is the hotel theme?
Travelers find this hotel Good for Business Travelers, Pet Friendly. Other themes include Golf, Family.
Recommended landmarks, attractions or things to do around HOLIDAY INN GAINESVILLE - UNIVERSITY CENTER, AN IHG HOTEL?
HOLIDAY INN GAINESVILLE - UNIVERSITY CENTER, AN IHG HOTEL is within minutes from University of Florida - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi , Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi and Shands at the University of Florida - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

ADDITIONAL HOTEL REVIEWS

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Reviews Summary

  • Hotel review by Barry

    Barry

    Wonderful

    Wonderful stay

    Pros: All was great
    Cons: Nothing

  • Hotel review by Jeff

    Jeff

    Poor

    Poor

    Pros: Good in town location. Paesano’s restaurant was excellent.
    Cons: Hotel is currently undergoing extensive renovations. Noise woke us at 7 a.m. Furnishings in the room have not been updated since the 70’s. I’m sure it will all look much better post-renovations.

  • Hotel review by Jennifer

    Jennifer

    Wonderful

    Superb

    Pros: Everything was great until construction started at 8:00 am and we were hoping to sleep in

  • Hotel review by Ben

    Ben

    Disappointing

    Disappointing

  • Hotel review by Karelia

    Karelia

    Exceptional

    Exceptional

  • Hotel review by Sandra

    Sandra

    Exceptional

    Exceptional

  • Hotel review by Monica

    Monica

    Wonderful

    Superb

    Pros: Location was amazing. The people were really friendly and it was clean.
    Cons: The hot water did not work in our room but the staff moved us to another room without a problem.

  • Hotel review by Maybelin

    Maybelin

    Exceptional

    Exceptional

  • Hotel review by Maybelin

    Maybelin

    Exceptional

    Exceptional

  • Hotel review by Peter

    Peter

    Very Good

    Very good

    Pros: Nice rooms, great location, perfect place to stay

  • Hotel review by Paul

    Paul

    Very Good

    Very good

  • Hotel review by Marc

    Marc

    Very Poor

    Wished it was a nice...

    Pros: 24 check in is nice. Everyone was very nice. No one would be able to fix my complaint so I just dealt with the smell.
    Cons: It must be the carpets that smell so bad. It is dingy. The lighting is too low. Maybe there are rennovations going on soon.

  • Hotel review by Maybelin

    Maybelin

    Very Good

    Very good

  • Hotel review by Karelia

    Karelia

    Very Good

    Very good

  • Hotel review by David

    David

    Wonderful

    Had a great two night...

    Pros: The young man at the front desk on the morning of 11/24/23 was extremely nice and helpful !
    Cons: Can’t think of anything.

  • Hotel review by Carmen

    Carmen

    Fair

    Passable

    Pros: I like the location.
    Cons: The elevators were broken. We were in town for a big music festival and one elevator was already broken when we got there. Then a day later the second one broke too. There was a person in a wheelchair that was stuck on a floor for half a day because they couldn’t fix it.

  • Hotel review by Hart

    Hart

    Very Good

    Good location close to campus...

    Pros: Location
    Cons: Showing its age; bathroom very small and old

  • Hotel review by David

    David

    Pleasant

    Pros: Location and perception of the lobby
    Cons: Very old appearing, especially the bathroom. Had to wait for 5 minutes to get luke warm water for showering.

  • Hotel review by Stefanie

    Stefanie

    Poor

    Very poor

  • Hotel review by Stefanie

    Stefanie

    Poor

    Very poor