Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center By IHG

1250 West University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601, US
6.8 Rating | 3-Star Hotel |
Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center By IHG welcomes pets at their pet-friendly accommodation. Pet fee USD $50 per pet, per stay. *No pet weight limit.
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About This Property

Located only 361 feet from the University of Florida and the Innovation District, this Gainesville hotel features a rooftop pool with a surrounding sun terrace. Complimentary inroom WiFi access is provided. A cable TV with premium channels and a desk are featured in each Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center room. Coffee-making facilities, a microwave, and a small refrigerator are also included. A business center, room service, and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. An on-site fitness center is available complimentary, and the Gainesville hotel also offers guests access to a nearby fitness facility for a surcharge. Located on site, Piesanos Pints and Pies serves Italian cuisines, including stone-fire pizzas. Guests can also enjoy a rotating offering of 40 craft beers. The Florida Museum of Natural History is 0.9 mi from the Holiday Inn hotel, while Hippodrome State Theater is 1 mi away. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a 3 minutes' drive from the property.

Room Types

1 King Standard (non-refundable)

1 King Standard
  • 1 King Standard
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Pet fee USD $50 per pet, per stay, plus tax.
    (Pet fees are paid directly to the hotel upon check-in.)
$184.00
nightly
$207.00 total
includes taxes & fees

Room Details

Standard Room (non-refundable)

Standard Room
  • Standard Room
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Pet fee USD $50 per pet, per stay, plus tax.
    (Pet fees are paid directly to the hotel upon check-in.)
$184.00
nightly
$207.00 total
includes taxes & fees

Room Details

2 Queen Standard (non-refundable)

2 Queen Standard
  • 2 Queen Standard
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Pet fee USD $50 per pet, per stay, plus tax.
    (Pet fees are paid directly to the hotel upon check-in.)
$184.00
nightly
$207.00 total
includes taxes & fees

Room Details

2 Queen Premium (non-refundable)

2 Queen Premium
  • 2 Queen Premium
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Pet fee USD $50 per pet, per stay, plus tax.
    (Pet fees are paid directly to the hotel upon check-in.)
$194.00
nightly
$218.25 total
includes taxes & fees

Room Details

1 King Standard Minifridge (non-refundable)

1 King Standard Minifridge
  • 1 King Standard Minifridge
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • Pet fee USD $50 per pet, per stay, plus tax.
    (Pet fees are paid directly to the hotel upon check-in.)
$194.00
nightly
$218.25 total
includes taxes & fees

Room Details

The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.

Check in / Check out

Check in time: 4:00PM
Check out time: 11:00AM

Features and Amenities

  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • ATM Or Cash Withdraw On Site
  • Air Conditioning In Public Area
  • Airport Shuttle (charges May Apply)
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Bar
  • Car Rental Available
  • Cashless Payment Available
  • Cleaning Products Available
  • Coffee Shop
  • Contactless Check-in/out
  • Convenience Store
  • Daily Disinfection
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • English
  • Entertainment Services
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First Aid Kit Available
  • Fitness Center
  • Food Delivery
  • Free Face Masks
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • French
  • Golf Course
  • Grocery Delivery
  • Guests Can Opt-out Of Daily Cleaning Service
  • Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
  • Happy Hour
  • Heating In Public Area
  • Hygiene Certification
  • Individually-wrapped Food Options
  • Indoor Pool
  • Ironing Amenities
  • Kitchenware
  • Laundry Services
  • Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
  • Luggage Storage & Lockers
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Non-smoking Property
  • On-site Parking
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pets Allowed (charges May Apply)
  • Physical/social Distancing Guidelines
  • Pool With View
  • Professional Cleaning Services
  • Protective Screen Or Physical Barriers In Appropriate Areas
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Room Service
  • Safety Chain And/or Latch On Doors Available
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Shared Stationery Such As Printed Menus, Magazines, Pens, And Paper Removed
  • Shops On Site
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Spanish
  • Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
  • Staff Trained In Safety Protocol
  • Taxi Service
  • Temperature Check For Guests And Staff
  • Tennis Court & Equipment
  • Tour Services
  • Vending Machine
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Xerox/fax In Business Center

Recent Reviews

Sarah family with young children May 9, 2025
Positives: Beds were extremely comfortable and staff was wonderful! Excellent housekeeping services and security. No problems with parking, even though we were directly across from UF campus. Very quiet.
Review
Wonderful stay. Hotel was undergoing...
Divyajit group May 6, 2025
Review
Very good
Lilian solo traveller May 5, 2025
Positives: Parking, breakfast, room
Review
Good place close to college.
Adam family with young children May 4, 2025
Review
Good
Kamil young couple April 22, 2025
Positives: pleasant welcome bedroom was clean well located
Negatives: miscommunication between staff and management. I've been double charged pet fees Management fixed the issue few days after.
Review
Very good
Magali young couple March 13, 2025
Review
Superb
Hamed solo traveller January 28, 2025
Positives: nearest to UF, many restaurants around
Negatives: nothing
Review
Fantastic location especially for new...
Rafael family with young children December 4, 2024
Negatives: N/A
Review
Exceptional
Kevin with friends November 18, 2024
Positives: 3rd floor need upgrade
Negatives: Price per room for a home game is crazy
Review
The price I payed didn’t...
Danielle family with young children November 11, 2024
Positives: Location was very convenient
Negatives: I understand they are renovating but they waited way too long to complete renovations. Walls had bubbled out soft spots, water damage, and there was definitely mold. Headaches and stuffy noses the whole time.
Review
I would not stay here...
Abla review category business travellers October 4, 2024
Review
Exceptional
Silvia young couple October 1, 2024
Positives: Great location and nicely kept
Negatives: Didn’t mind construction going on but can’t wait for it to be remodeled. Needs updating
Review
Comfortable stay
Alfred solo traveller September 28, 2024
Review
Very good
John young couple September 23, 2024
Positives: Location
Negatives: Remodel and construction that was not disclosed at booking, no hot water.
Review
Ridiculously overpriced
Xenula solo traveller September 9, 2024
Positives: Location to UF stadium
Negatives: Hotel still under construction, a few things missing in the room. Security lock did not work.
Review
Superb
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