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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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

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Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Gainesville

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 Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hass Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3-star golf hotel near University of Florida
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG 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 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.

  • 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG 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.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

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 7.95 to 13.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 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

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
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. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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 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).

Property is also known as

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 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROLANDO, DORAL

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and new
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location very close to the stadium. The price that they charge on game weekends is astronomical that's the only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

FERNANDO

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THERE WAS A DIRTY WOMEN PANTY INSIDE THE COFEE MACHINE WHERE THE FILTER GOES IN MY ROOM
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Mount Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything exceeded our expectations

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff was so nice and helpful. Fast efficient check-in. We were there for the UT/UF football game and the girls at the front desk said if we couldn't find a parking spot around the hotel to come back in and they would help us figure something out. We found a parking spot. The room was nice and very clean. Housekeeping stopped by and even though we didn't need the room cleaned on Saturday gave us extra towels and toilet paper. The hotel was super convenient and close to campus and the stadium. All in all a great property and a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
service was immediate and awesome. customer service was top notch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While the room was clean, it smelled strongly of mold and pets who had stayed in the room previously. The AC was sketchy at best and the room was more humid than outside. I was also concerned by the number of homeless hanging in the parking lot when we arrived. Staff was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, ft myers

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Holiday Inn! Rooms are always clean. The staff is always friendly and accommodating with anything you need or any questions you have. Great location walking distance to UF and other restaurants.. love Paisano‘s Italian restaurant right next-door to Holiday Inn. Definitely always my first choice when staying in Gainesville to visit my son at UF.. i’ve been up to Gainesville five times and three of those stays were at Holiday Inn and will continue to stay there when visiting. Shout out to Melissa front desk super friendly answered all my questions.!
Chi Phi parent weekend. Drinks at The Swamp. 💙🧡
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for the stadium. Nice Pizza restaurant attached & Publix within walking distance too. Very clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariangela

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lesli

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH, ft myers

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudine, Yonkers

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myoung-Hwan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very convenient location for dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Aurora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person who worked that night was still sweet professional and very kind even at 1am when I checked in “Anitra” sorry if I spelled wrong. She was very helpful and gave me good information! I appreciate her smile and positive attitude! Thank you and rooms and hotel super clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, rooms spotless & extremely convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025