Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center is centrally located near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Guests enjoy Italian dishes at the on-site restaurant, a rooftop pool, high-speed WiFi, and an on-site coffee shop.

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Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Pool
Housekeeping

HK$1,040 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Tomorrow

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All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

About the area

Located in University Heights, a neighbourhood in Gainesville, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is next to a golf course and near the airport. Regal Royal Park and Westside Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. 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 hiking/biking trails, ecotours and ziplining, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Gainesville.

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬2 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel near University of Florida

Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG provides an adjacent golf course, 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, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), 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, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and 4 meeting rooms
A lift, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

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.

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

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Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

HK$962 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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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

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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 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 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 at the property

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 night (maximum USD150 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, 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

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 Hotel

Holiday Inn University Center Hotel

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center

Holiday Inn University Center

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Hotel Gainesville

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Hotel

"Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel"

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG 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 by IHG?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG on 2 Nov 2025 start from HK$924.62, excluding 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 by IHG pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG 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).

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Myoung-Hwan

25 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and very convenient location for dining.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

15 Oct 2025

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

The staff was excellent, rooms spotless & extremely convenient.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

22 Sept 2025

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

Great stay and attentive staff!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

7 Oct 2025

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

The staff was extremely helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

7 Sept 2025

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

Great stay right across university!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

6 Oct 2025

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

Everything was good.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

24 Jul 2025

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

Good place to stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

26 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great new breakfast cafe

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

12 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location was amazing but the breakfast wasn’t good. I would stay there again if I ever went back.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

16 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The front desk person who worked that night was still sweet professional and very kind even at 1am when I checked in “Anitra” sorry if I spelled wrong. She was very helpful and gave me good information! I appreciate her smile and positive attitude! Thank you and rooms and hotel super clean and comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

9 Aug 2025

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

Nathalie

18 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very convenient location with helpful staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elba M

22 Aug 2025

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

customer service was very good. The waitress at breakfast was kind and efficient

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

24 Aug 2025

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

Loved the location. Clean. Comfortable. Convenient parking. Second time we stay here. We’ll come back.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

2 Aug 2025

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

Myrna

17 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Best location to UF. Rooms are renovated. Great parking. Having a great pizza place at lobby was a major plus. Also next to Starbucks and publix also made it so easy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

11 Sept 2025

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

All good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

19 Jul 2025

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

Eliana

5 Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Caitlin

23 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel for traveling with a pet. The staff are really great and go above and beyond. I enjoyed breakfast each morning with the waitress Susan. Other staff always greeted me and were helpful when I asked for things. The one flaw was the wifi network on the sixth floor went in and out or wouldn’t work on my phone when it was working on my computer. But they did attempt to fix it when I asked.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

14 Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Mark

12 Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Andrea

16 Jun 2025

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

Jessica

5 May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

6 May 2025

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

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Food and drink

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Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

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Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

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