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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel
3.0 star property

Hotel with free parking, walk to University of Florida
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Exterior

Overview of Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • GymGymGym
The price is NZ$219
Price available on 28/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Florida4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBen Hill Griffin Stadium13 min walk
  • Popular LocationShands at the University of Florida16 min walk
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)11 min drive
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Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

Gainesville

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is located in University Heights, a neighbourhood in Gainesville, and is next to a golf course and near the airport. Florida National Scenic Trail and Ironwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Florida Museum of Natural History and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, ziplining and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Gainesville.
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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
  • UF Health Shands Hospital - 20 min walk
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - 2 min walk
  • Checkers - 6 min walk
  • Chick-Fil-A - 2 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min walk
  • McDonald's - 2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Hotel near University of Florida
Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel provides 18 holes of golf, a corner/local shop and a rooftop terrace. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Piesanos Pints and Pies, offers lunch, dinner and children's 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:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor pool and access to a nearby health club
  • A lift, a banquet hall and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews speak well of the location
Room features
All 167 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, 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 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 holes of golf
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • 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

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 4 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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 transport 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
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Holiday Inn University Center Hotel
Holiday Inn University Center
Gainesville Holiday Inn
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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 to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel on 28 Apr 2024 start from NZ$219.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 951 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 951 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 951 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 951 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 951 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

2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book, bathroom falling in , smells terrible, nasty carpet. Not friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower didn't really work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

Liked: Staff & service
I don’t like the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Grant

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went to shower after being at the race track for 20hrs no running hot water and sewage backing up into the shower. Had to find another place to stay since they had no other rooms to accommodate us. Also billed both credit card and debit card twice and had to get refunds.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Vishnu

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed here because we needed to bring our dog. The $50 pet fee was acceptable. What wasn’t acceptable is how old and disgusting the room was. The bathroom looked like it belongs in some scuzzy highway pit stop motel. The glaze in the tub was peeling up and the edges were black. There was no hot water from the sink. Maybe it reached 80 degrees. The hot water in the shower lasted almost 5 minutes, and it wasn’t even hot. Maybe 110 degrees. There was decay all over the bathroom from water damage. The tv was at least 15 years old and was not a “smart tv”. The furniture was dated and all scraped up. The room we stayed in was maybe worth $59/night, not $199. It was a terrible representation of Holiday Inn. We were super disappointed and will never stay there again, not even after they finish remodeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024