"We love Holiday Inn Gainesville mainly due to it's location. The staff is always welcoming and pleasant. It is an old hotel which is evident once you ... " More
University Heights stay
Within a 15-minute walk of this University Heights hotel, you'll find University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Shands at the University of Florida and Hippodrome State Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Business services
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and perks like free self parking.
2 Dec. 2021 by Alex R. - Front Desk Manager
Hello Janet, We appreciate you for taking the time out of your day to provide such a nice review about our staff and for being our guest.
5 Apr. 2021 by Alex R. - Front Office Manager
Hello Recent Guest, Thank you for being our guest, and for taking the time out of your day to provide some feedback about our location.
25 Feb. 2020 by Alex R. - Front Office Manager
Hello Murrel, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. With that said we are sorry you were not able to enjoy your stay at the Holiday Inn University due to multiple issues. Please know that management is aware of your concerns and they will be addressed appropriately.
8 Jan. 2020 by Alex R. - Front Office Manager
Dear SV, Thank you for your candid review - Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations of the Holiday Inn brand and for your experience. We hope that you may consider staying with us again once our ongoing renovations are done and your concerns have been addressed, as we would love the opportunity to show you what our property really has to offer.
5 Dec. 2019 by Tony S. - Director of Sales & Marketing
Dear Sir! We sincerely apologize about your recent experience. We are very sorry that you did not receive the information that were under renovation! However, I am more concerned that your wife was unable to get around. We want to make this right and if you are available I welcome the chance to listen and learn more about your stay! We truly do wish to make this right! You are more than welcome the contact me directly at the hotel. Again, we appreciate your feedback and staying with us!
22 Jul. 2019 by Tony S. - Director of Sales
Thank you so much for your review! We truly appreciate your kind comments about our team and staff. Thank you so very much for the wonderful rating you gave us! We know you have a choice when you stay in a hotel and we thank you for choosing to stay with us at the Holiday in University Center-Gainesville and we sincerely look forward to taking care of you when you return, as we have some exciting new changes coming to our hotel!.
The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to April 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4176 square feet (388 square meters) 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, an IHG Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet
Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Piesanos Pints and Pies - This restaurant specializes 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 serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.