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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near University of Florida

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The price is RM462
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

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
Rainfall showerhead
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
Rainfall showerhead
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

Highlights

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

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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
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 12 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, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a five-minute walk of University of Florida. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Piesanos Pints and Pies, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. The room service and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 167 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (4176 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Golf cart on-site
  • Golf clubs on-site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Video game console
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Piesanos Pints and Pies – This restaurant specialises 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 only serves breakfast. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 4 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Meeting facilities
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and zip-lining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, Piesanos Pints and Pies offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is in University Heights, a short 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes' walk from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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 Exceptional

Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Sabrina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Antuanet, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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 .
Flavia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Peter, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Autumn, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The hotel is under renovation, but the room is from 1980 and should not be rented!
Natalia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Maria, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Keith, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Jaqueline was excellent and patient
Alejandro, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This property overbooked the rooms on a football game weekend where the rooms were inflated to $900/nt. They offered to accommodate 8 people into 4 king rooms rather than 2 double queen rooms but were requiring us to pay even more for the additional rooms needed due to their negligence. The staff was rude and ultimately cancelled the reservation all together when we argued that we should not be charged more to accommodate our group.
Tyler, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel was in construction. Super outdated. Full price Staff were friendly
Ofer, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Definitely needs upgrading which they are working on.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Tatiana, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The hotel (floors 5 and 6) are currently under renovation. While I appreciate that, our room was that was not under renovation was dingey, the lamps and outlets did not work and the bathroom needs a massive do over.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Its location is very good
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Under construction, multiple fire drills, humid rooms, kind of dirtyz
Brandon, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The property needs to be condemned!!! It’s under renovation but the condition it’s uninhabitable!!! I want our money and life back!!!
Marina, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It is under renovation but the hallways had an awful smell.
NATHALIE, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer services
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

meet my needs convenient
NATHALIE, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Agnieszka, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel is under major construction. Also strange smells - maybe it will be better in the future
Christina, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review