Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of West Florida

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Property amenity
Reception
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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7813 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL, 32514
  • Place, West Florida Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University Town Plaza
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizzly Axes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Pensacola

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find West Florida Hospital and University Town Plaza. Grizzly Axes and Baptist Medical Group - Nine Mile are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • West Florida Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University Town Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grizzly Axes - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of West Florida - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Pensacola Naval Air Station - 19 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Asador - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG

3-star hotel near University of West Florida
Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered on select days. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1900 square feet (177 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Pensacola hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1900 sq ft of conference space
  • 177 sq m of conference space
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Pensacola hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per stay)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

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 to 20 for adults, and USD 0 to 0 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 5 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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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Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms. The $4 breakfast is real good. Hot tub and pool are nice. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bettye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above. The professionalism of everyone. This will be my hotel when visiting Pensacola. The location was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justise

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackqulyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jared

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
During my stay, my experience was far below acceptable standards. Upon arrival, I waited over 20 minutes at the front desk before anyone appeared to check me in. I was then placed on a floor filled with an entire college football team whose noise and activity kept me up throughout the night. The next morning, I requested clean sheets and a new comforter from housekeeping, but the attendant informed me there was a “five-day rule” and that bedding could not be changed before five days — even upon request. This policy is unsanitary and unacceptable. When I went to the front desk for help, the clerk responded with an attitude, making me feel like my request for clean bedding was unreasonable. Additionally, my room had a constant ticking noise coming from the wall, the bathroom contained pubic hair that I had to clean myself, and the “non-smoking” room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. I had to go to Wal-Mart and buy Lysol. This experience was extremely disappointing, uncomfortable, and well below the standards expected from a hotel listed through Hotels.com. I am requesting a refund or travel credit for the inconvenience and poor conditions I endured. Please forward this complaint to hotel management and confirm receipt as soon as possible. Dates: [10/10-10/11]] Name: Jared Dunklin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

REGINE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Arun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittney

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Had to wait a while for check in and the lady mixed my check in up with somebody else’s reservation so got locked out of room. Could have been avoided had more attention to detail been taken. No free breakfast you have to pay extra. Overall it was just a basic hotel. It was ok for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yakerria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My my rooom was not clean to my liking at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is dated and old. They did not give me the room I booked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff did not clean the room after we asked them to clean. There was a broken chair inside of our room and we could not use it. There was some lamps that were broken and could not use. I’m very unsatisfied with this hotel. Would I stay for the convenience? Yes, hope they can work some stuff out to make it better for next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms. All the staff super friendly and helpful. So convenient to eating and shopping. Breakfast buffet was awesome and reasonably priced
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabastian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, friendly staff & cheap deposit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chinelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was so so clean. The handle on the closet door is falling off. Upon arrival we pulled the sheets and mattress cover back. The mattress cover had blood stains on it. Bathroom was so so clean. Bathroom shower had dirt built up on the bottom of the glass doors. All in all the stay was ok. Needs to be updated and renewed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

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

We had wonderful stay. Staff so courteous.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Liked: Staff & service
No problem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025