Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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November 2025

December 2025

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Pool
Housekeeping

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

Place, University of Florida
‪3 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)
‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Good

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed

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Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Florida

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a rooftop terrace are on-site.

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with video game consoles and a safe. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, 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 free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired Internet
Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
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, a porter and luggage storage
On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the room service
Just a 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes on foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Pets 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 both WiFi and wired Internet are 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 conference space. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

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 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 transport

Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry 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

Cot (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 centre
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
Lift
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 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

6 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Cot (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 films
Video game console

Food and drink

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

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

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: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)

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 USD150 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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

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About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

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