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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel near University of Florida

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • University of Florida
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

University Heights stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this University Heights hotel, you'll find University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Shands at the University of Florida and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 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 by IHG

3-star golf hotel near University of Florida
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.

  • 167 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 4176 sq ft of conference space
  • 388 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 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 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to May 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: USD 50 per pet, 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.

Property payment types

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 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is 5.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG on May 11, 2025 start from $127.0, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 7.95 and 13.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is home to Piesanos Pints and Pies, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG to downtown Gainesville?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is 0.8 mi away from Gainesville.

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

Great stay

Great catch for a quick trip; currently under renovations so no wifi during my stay but i didn’t need it. Staff is very attentive and accomodating to needs. My room was completely renovated and very comfortable and modern. Convenient parking on-site and within walking distance of the social scene in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Antuanet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review is for the Holiday Inn Gainesville. We were given room 314, which was far from what we expected. The hotel is undergoing construction, which wasn’t disclosed at the time of booking. We had requested and paid for a King room but were instead given a double. The 3rd floor hallways smelled musty and moldy, the bathroom light was broken, and the shower had almost no water pressure. The room itself was poorly maintained, with visible cracks on the walls and ceiling. When I asked to change rooms, I was told there were none available. I ended up checking out and booking another hotel. Essentially, I paid for a weekend stay (Friday to Sunday) at a hotel where I didn’t stay. I booked through Hotels.com, I’ve been told I have to request a refund through them. I use Hotels.com for all my bookings, but unless this issue is resolved, I will no longer use their service in the future. I have attempted to contact their customer service multiple times via phone and virtual chat, with no resolution. This experience has been incredibly frustrating, and their lack of support is unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Flavia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in bad condition supposedly they are renovating the rooms really stinks they are not clean In general the hotel is a no no stay maybe when they remolded the whole hotel as now I will not recommend to go, there are better options than this neat by you can google it .
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

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