Skip to main content

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to University of Florida

Choose dates to view prices

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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P5,838
P6,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

You may also like

Ad
Outdoor pool

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Gainesville
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,016 reviews
The price is P4,499
P5,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel near University of Florida
Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. 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
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, golf cart on site, and a porter/bellhop
  • 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 air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and video-game consoles

Similar properties

Restaurant
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,274 reviews
The price is P8,444
P9,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 4,176 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

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 accessibility
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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 150 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
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 Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG on Nov 24, 2025 start from P 5,837.73, 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, pets 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

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.

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).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and attentive staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a quick stop for an overnight stay in Gainesville. We would have had no issues staying longer. Clean room and bath, small fridge, coffee and room to relax after a 16 hour car ride. Five Stars all around and the restaurant attached had outstanding food and service as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good, but the air conditioning was leaking a lot. But the bed was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional and friendly. They reached out by text and were great at communicating about any needs. The room was super clean. The hallways smelled a bit weird and the elevator was creaking a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our daughters graduation from UF. This is an ideal location, within walking distance of campus and the downtown. The hotel is under renovation and we stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms and it was very nice. Breakfast was great and it was made to order and not a buffet. There is also an Italian restaurant attached to the hotel. We would stay here again if we were back in Gainesville.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay

Great budget friendly hotel, perfect location for UF families, free airport shuttle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great catch for a quick trip; currently under renovations so no wifi during my stay but i didn’t need it. Staff is very attentive and accomodating to needs. My room was completely renovated and very comfortable and modern. Convenient parking on-site and within walking distance of the social scene in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant inside the hotel was really good and convenient to get to. The room was relaxing and quiet (easy to sleep in).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to stadium.......rooms outdated...staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trischa

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be great after construction is completed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Cason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and very nice and clean rooms but the hotel being under construction was very inconvenient and not worth the price for the hotel, not having wifi my entire stay and then also the hot water situation was quite annoying and then to top it off the tv only had 40 working channels. But the staff were friendly and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for attending UF games- walk to the stadium & nightlife. Free parking!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Jaqueline was excellent and patient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, quiet, comfortable, conveniently located & easy to access, secure, food options on site (2restaurants). hot water quickly. Early check in, close to Shands hospital. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom needs makeover … Bed and bedding super comfy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness
Pizza Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is propably the most convienent location for anything at UF. Great service... parts of the property show some age, but things are currently getting remodeled and look great. Pizza/Brewhouse adjoining the property is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adequate facility.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We can’t thank the staff at holiday inn gainsville enough for all the help they provided when our son needed temporary housing. They were all professional and friendly and helped make a stressful time for us less stressful. The location is great for visiting university of Florida~ it’s walkable to many places on campus, Publix and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn is adjacent to University allowing us to enjoy the beautiful grounds, explore museums, and Kanapaha Botanical Garden. Lovely pool on the roof. Good restaurant right next door. Parking provided. Reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bed was comfortable-- a little out dated-- but they are starting remodel to finish in 1 year But location is key
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Under construction, multiple fire drills, humid rooms, kind of dirtyz
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Geraldine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower flooded, we only spent a few hrs in the room (arrived late and left early) but it would had been impossible to stay more time. Location is all this hotel offers, they are remodeling the lobby but rooms also need renovation, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022