Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel with outdoor pool, near University of Florida

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Dates

November 2025

7

December 2025

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

In the heart of Gainesville, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center offers a vibrant retreat. Enjoy Italian cuisine at Piesanos Pints and Pies, relax by the rooftop pool or unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services. With high-speed WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, and helpful staff nearby Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Gym

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness centre
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business centre
Business centre
4 meeting rooms
Terrace

For families (6)

Children stay free
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Tomorrow

Nov 8 - Nov 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Shower/bath combination

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Shower/bath combination

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Shower/bath combination

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Shower/bath combination

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Shower/bath combination

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

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Pool
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
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3 Dec - 4 Dec

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About the area

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬2 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a five-minute walk of University of Florida. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Piesanos Pints and Pies, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. The room service and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 167 rooms
- Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- 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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking
- Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)
Local/corner shop
Children's menu

What to do

Access to nearby health club
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Zip-lining nearby

Working away

24-hour business centre
4 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (4176 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Golf cart on-site
Golf clubs on-site
Pool loungers

Facilities

ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
24-hour fitness centre
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

Video game console
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Films for purchase

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired Internet
Free local calls

Food and drink

Fridge
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Piesanos Pints and Pies – This restaurant specialises 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 only serves breakfast. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person

Children & extra beds

Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Long-term renters welcome.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards on-site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Cashless transactions are available.

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and zip-lining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, Piesanos Pints and Pies offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is in University Heights, a short 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes' walk from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

13 Oct 2025

nice room. wish they had larger soap and shampoo. The one in the bathroom are super tiny.

Javier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

19 July 2025

We needed a quick stop for an overnight stay in Gainesville. We would have had no issues staying longer. Clean room and bath, small fridge, coffee and room to relax after a 16 hour car ride. Five Stars all around and the restaurant attached had outstanding food and service as well.

Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 Aug 2025

Everything was good, but the air conditioning was leaking a lot. But the bed was great!

Eliana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

12 July 2025

The staff was very professional and friendly. They reached out by text and were great at communicating about any needs. The room was super clean. The hallways smelled a bit weird and the elevator was creaking a lot.

Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 May 2025

We stayed here for our daughters graduation from UF. This is an ideal location, within walking distance of campus and the downtown. The hotel is under renovation and we stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms and it was very nice. Breakfast was great and it was made to order and not a buffet. There is also an Italian restaurant attached to the hotel. We would stay here again if we were back in Gainesville.

Jodi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 Mar 2023

Nice Stay

Great budget friendly hotel, perfect location for UF families, free airport shuttle.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Great stay

Great catch for a quick trip; currently under renovations so no wifi during my stay but i didn’t need it. Staff is very attentive and accomodating to needs. My room was completely renovated and very comfortable and modern. Convenient parking on-site and within walking distance of the social scene in town.

Francisco, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

15 Aug 2023

Great

Great stay

Kimberly, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

12 May 2024

Friendly staff

Dwight, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 Dec 2022

The restaurant inside the hotel was really good and convenient to get to. The room was relaxing and quiet (easy to sleep in).

Guy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

27 Nov 2023

Close to stadium.......rooms outdated...staff was great

Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

Will be great after construction is completed.

Trischa, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

31 Mar 2025

Lovely staff and very nice and clean rooms but the hotel being under construction was very inconvenient and not worth the price for the hotel, not having wifi my entire stay and then also the hot water situation was quite annoying and then to top it off the tv only had 40 working channels. But the staff were friendly and amazing

Cason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

9 Sept 2022

Great for attending UF games- walk to the stadium & nightlife. Free parking!

Christy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

11 Apr 2023

Was clean, quiet, comfortable, conveniently located & easy to access, secure, food options on site (2restaurants). hot water quickly. Early check in, close to Shands hospital. Would definitely stay again.

Barbara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

2 Sept 2024

Jaqueline was excellent and patient

Alejandro, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

24 Aug 2023

Bathroom needs makeover … Bed and bedding super comfy!!

Jennifer, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

26 Apr 2023

Pizza Restaurant

Jana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Mar 2023

Easy to get to from the highway. Priced right

Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

19 Nov 2023

This is propably the most convienent location for anything at UF. Great service... parts of the property show some age, but things are currently getting remodeled and look great. Pizza/Brewhouse adjoining the property is excellent!

James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

21 Aug 2022

Adequate facility.

alex, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

21 Oct 2023

We can’t thank the staff at holiday inn gainsville enough for all the help they provided when our son needed temporary housing. They were all professional and friendly and helped make a stressful time for us less stressful. The location is great for visiting university of Florida~ it’s walkable to many places on campus, Publix and restaurants.

jessica, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

28 Oct 2022

Inn is adjacent to University allowing us to enjoy the beautiful grounds, explore museums, and Kanapaha Botanical Garden. Lovely pool on the roof. Good restaurant right next door. Parking provided. Reasonable price.

Kay, 2-night trip