Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Reception
Property amenity
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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7813 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL, 32514
  • Place, West Florida Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University Town Plaza
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizzly Axes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, Access to hot tub and a business centre.
Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Pensacola hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
The breakfast at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from West Florida Hospital. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of West Florida Hospital and University Town Plaza
Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1900 square feet (177 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Pensacola hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.
U-Turn Bar and Kitchen – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Restaurants on site

  • U-Turn Bar and Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,900 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

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 to 20 for adults and USD 0 to 0 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • 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

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Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Alexandria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was not comfortable. Breakfast was ok. Hotel was nice otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

anita

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Normally it’s great. The first room I was given looked as if a rock star had trashed it. I was moved to another one by a very accommodating staff. My new room had an oiler that flushed only whe. It wanted to.
How I found my room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaquita

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

wessam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zakery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, soft beds, great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Waco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above. The professionalism of everyone. This will be my hotel when visiting Pensacola. The location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

wade

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lights blaring outside our room all night. Given a room that had an adjourned room via door, my wife did not like this. Bed was uncomfortable. In the morning the person in charge of breakfast lied about the cutoff time. So we did not get to have breakfast. Overall I would not recommend this Hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Pedram

Staff wasn’t professional I had to change my k
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teryn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I did not receive the room I reserved and paid for. The room they placed me in had lots of maintenance issues, like the phone not working, a running toilet, and the heating system took over 2 hours to come on. I have stayed at this hotel before and I beyond disappointed in my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was lacking to say the least. Horrible bar experience, not good front desk experience. Room was clean, but outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel through Expedia and attempted to cancel when our plans changed, but we received no response from the hotel. Our arrival time shifted and we ended up arriving around 4am—just a few hours before checkout. When we checked in, we were sent to a room on the fifth floor that hadn’t been cleaned. We went back downstairs and were assigned another room on the same floor, that also wasn’t cleaned. Then to be told moments later that there were actually no more rooms available. The front desk agent had to start making calls and eventually told us that the Holiday Inn Express next door had a room for us at no charge. We loaded up and headed over there, but no one was at the front desk. We called out multiple times with no response. I even called the hotel from my cell phone several times trying to get someone’s attention. After more calling hello, an employee finally came out from the back—barefoot—and admitted he didn’t know what to do, so he began making calls as well. Overall, this was a very disappointing and stressful situation. We only needed a few hours of rest before continuing our drive, and we had attempted to cancel earlier to avoid this ordeal entirely. Unfortunately, the lack of communication and the chaotic check-in experience made an already difficult travel day even worse.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Alberto Hernandez, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
only booked at this hotel because of the hot tub and it was not operational during the whole stay. Trash cans were overflowing, there was a $5 charge for a breakfast that is generally free at other hotels. Had to go back to lobby because room key didn't work. Had to look for check-in staff every time, and once I wanted for nearly 10 minutes. Even if all had been good, this hotel was overpriced based on others. I'll not book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Almeca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall, it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was well stocked and tasty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025