Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3.0 star property
Italian cuisine at Piesanos Pints and Pies pairs perfectly with stadium views, while a rooftop pool and convenient dry cleaning services enhance the stay

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center is centrally located near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Guests enjoy Italian dishes at the on-site restaurant, a rooftop pool, high-speed WiFi, and an on-site coffee shop.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P6,237
P7,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in University Heights, a neighborhood in Gainesville, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is next to a golf course and near the airport. Regal Royal Park and Westside Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Thomas Center and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ziplining, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning
    University of Florida
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Krispy Kreme
    5 min walk
  • Hass Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • The Swamp
    4 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    4 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near University of Florida
Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an adjacent golf course, and a grocery/convenience store. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Piesanos Pints and Pies, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 4 meeting rooms, and golf cart on site
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
  • Wedding services, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 167 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges, and microwaves

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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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.2 miles
  • Free roundtrip 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

  • Crib (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 center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,176 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 movies

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 available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

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

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG on Apr 5, 2026 start from P6,237, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG located?

Located in University Heights, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Shands at the University of Florida and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, super comfortable beds, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit UF. Lots of options for food, etc. Friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and rooms are always clean!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, check in a bit slow but service was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean. Hallways needed updating. Rooftop pool area could be nicer too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable room close to everything at the university
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice staff, good breakfast! Close to campus & restaurants, right in the center of everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Myriam Bouchard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice clean room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Yimin

The air condition is very loud. We can hear every conversation of neighbors. Midnight around 12am 1am and 2am consistently heard people laughing and talking in the hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Track meet did not have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and early. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

JESSE

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kenia

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
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10/10 Excellent

Shanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atention
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali Riza

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

10/10 Excellent

Debashish

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025