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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the room service at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Florida. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Piesanos Pints and Pies
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the room service and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes on foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4176 square feet (388 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG was completed in August 2025.

This 3-star Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 322 metres
  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • 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
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,176 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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 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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

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

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 night (maximum USD100 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1006 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although recently renovated the air conditioning and heating unit sounds like a freight train, had to wear earplugs every night, on top of that it would wildly swing the temperatures 5-10 degrees when it would turn on and off multiple times an hour causing major sinus issues when waking up. The bistro is ok, but some days staff wouldn’t show up so there was no food. Spent an extra day waiting for weather to clear due to cancelled flights, and found out housekeeping had taken the stack of quarters we had for laundry, not sure what else, if anything is missing. The front desk couldn’t remedy any of these issues, honestly I had better experiences at well run motels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Estefan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been recently renovated. The lobby and the rooms look great, but the best part is the staff. They are always very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Doral

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room space, super attentive and friendly staff. Hotel and rooms clean, at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Track meet did not have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was not included at this location. I read online that the pool was heated and brought my suit, but it was not. Good place, good location, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and early. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

JESSE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really good the building and furniture is very modern, nice and clean, BUT the AC unit is so loud that I had a really bad night that erased everything else Quality sleep doesn’t have price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is newish and nice, the staff is really fiendly and ready to help
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly. The only downside was that the view from the room was completely obstructed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, quick check-in and easy check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sylvie A

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atention
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful! There was great service from all of the staff. The hotel was clean, new, and so welcoming! Definitely a nice place for a good vacation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali Riza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debashish

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water pressure in the shower was really bad. The room was clean and roomy, the ac worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025