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Hotel Description

Golf hotel near University of Florida

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.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
CA $155* Per night/room 7 Apr. - 8 Apr.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 16 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.6 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (2) Couples (2) Family (5)
5 out of 5
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 get off the elevator and see the hallway and inside the rooms. But, it is very clean. The biggest negative is the shuttle. They advertise shuttle service to the airport, but what they fail to mention is that it is only available IF they have a driver.

Posted by on 9 Jul. 2022

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4 out of 5
It was fine for our quick 1 night stay - staff was nice - the homeless man outside who wouldn’t stop talking to me was disconcerting - all the vending machines were empty - the proximity to UF was great

Posted by on 29 Mar. 2022

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4 out of 5
This place is in the smack middle of Gainesville and many things are in walking distance. However, it is extremely worn out. Needed a re-do 20 years ago. When I saw it, I thought OH NO I can't stay here. BUT it is very clean and the housekeeping staff works very hard. The beds are comfortable and the linens clean and fresh. The bathrooms are yellow (not by paint but by age and fading) but extremely clean. Breakfast was a gas station muffin in a bag with a yogurt and juice but the staff was super friendly and helpful.

Posted by on 23 Feb. 2022

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5 out of 5
The front desk person was very efficient and helpful, she explained the rewards program and assisted me applying for it.

Posted by on 19 Nov. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

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.

4 out of 5
Average Holiday Inn w/ great location near U of Florida

Posted by on 5 Apr. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

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.

2 out of 5
Bugs in room. Someone walked in my room.gave me wrong key to start with.

Posted by , from Springvhill fla on 21 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

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.

1 out of 5
Terrible. The worst room that I have stayed in more than a decade. Tops the list!! Smelly, creaky, dirty, dingy. I can't believe I paid for this and they DARE call it a Holiday Inn to sell rooms!

Posted by on 5 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

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.

2 out of 5
property was under construction. No one told us when we book on line. My wife has Parkinson. She could hardly get around. Last time we use Holiday Inn. Don't want refund or perks. Just want to let you know you lost a customer.

Posted by on 4 Dec. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

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!

4 out of 5
Hotel was fine. Near UF which is why I chose it. Would go back. Room was clean. Staff was nice. No issues.

Posted by on 19 Jul. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

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!.

3 out of 5
age of building is beginning to show; looks shabby.

Posted by , from psl, fl on 22 Mar. 2018

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About the Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Location 1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Renovations + Closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to April 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Fitness facilities
  • Select guestrooms

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Property Features

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.

  • 167 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 4176 sq ft of conference space
  • 388 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

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

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Pillow options
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Gaming console
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

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.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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).

  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Car not required
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free 17
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

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 7.95–13.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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
  • Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center
  • Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel
  • "Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center an IHG Hotel"
  • Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel Hotel

You should know

  • 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 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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