Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel
1250 West University Avenue
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Very central location for the University of Florida campus”
“Convenient location”
“Comfortable double bed, mini fridge in room, friendly staff, gym and pool”
“The staff was super nice and friendly”
“Nice rooms, great location, perfect place to stay”
“location, comfortable bed, spacious room”
“nice swimming pool, clean rooms, delicious breakfast (even it was quite difficul…”
“the cleanliness of the room, plus, the location of the hotel”
Overview
Located only 110 metres 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 centre, room service, and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. An on-site fitness centre 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 1.4 km from the Holiday Inn hotel, while Hippodrome State Theatre is 1.6 km away. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a 3 minutes' drive from the property.
Traveller reviews
Heiko
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
“Great location, friendly staff, clean, but noisy air-conditioning.”
Comfortable double bed, mini fridge in room, friendly staff, gym and pool. Very central location for the University of Florida campus.
Ian
couple
April 26, 2026
“All in all a vey enjoyable stay.”
Convenient location
Vincent
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“Very bad experience”
Location is good
Orlando
family_with_children
September 12, 2025
Location
Guest
family_with_children
July 2, 2025
“Very bad experience”
Location is good
Jennette
family_with_children
May 18, 2024
“Staff was great but wouldn’t stay again until updated.”
The staff was super nice and friendly.
peter
couple
December 30, 2023
Nice rooms, great location, perfect place to stay
Anne-marie
solo_traveller
March 12, 2023
“a very comfortable hotel next to UF. a short walk from many places to eat. very convenient for visiting campus with easy”
location, comfortable bed, spacious room. it was great to have a microwave and fridge. good tv channels
Tibrewal
family_with_children
January 7, 2023
“decent”
location, free cab dropoff service
Lucie
extended_group
September 28, 2022
nice swimming pool, clean rooms, delicious breakfast (even it was quite difficult to decide whether to select the sweet waffles of salty breakfast, a combination would be nice :))
Chen
solo_traveller
September 25, 2022
“160 dollars ain’t a good spend for 1 night in this inn.”
Location is closed to campus.
Koichi
family_with_children
September 6, 2022
Free shuttle bus to the airport! Good location, easy access to UF, Publix and downtown.
Nicholas
solo_traveller
April 1, 2022
location
PHILIPPE
solo_traveller
January 17, 2022
“Below expectation”
Easy to park and good restaurant (pizza's). The hotel is hosting a IVV Volksport Walk Box.
BRANDON
solo_traveller
August 19, 2021
“It was a good stay. I would stay there again.”
Location was close to where I was working. Plenty of restaurants around. Staff was friendly and helpful.
manoviraj
solo_traveller
August 15, 2021
“my stay at this holiday inn was great and location allowed me to get to campus quickly.”
the cleanliness of the room, plus, the location of the hotel. the staff is really helpful.
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fitness, Happy hour, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar, Snack bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Fence around pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Rooftop pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Daily housekeeping, ATM/cash machine on site, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Located on the 5th floor, this room provides a microwave, small refrigerator, cable TV, and deluxe bathroom amenities.
Standard King Room
This room features a microwave, small refrigerator, and cable TV.
Standard King Room with Minifridge
Located on the 5th floor, this room provides a microwave, small refrigerator, cable TV, and deluxe bathroom amenities.
Standard Room
This room features a microwave, small refrigerator, and cable TV. Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability. Please note that transfer services may have limited hours or operation.
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This double room offers heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
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