Located only 110 metres from the University of Florida and the Innovation District, this Gainesville hotel features a rooftop pool with a surrounding sun terrace. Complimentary inroom WiFi access is provided. A cable TV with premium channels and a desk are featured in each Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center room. Coffee-making facilities, a microwave, and a small refrigerator are also included. A business centre, room service, and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. An on-site fitness centre is available complimentary, and the Gainesville hotel also offers guests access to a nearby fitness facility for a surcharge. Located on site, Piesanos Pints and Pies serves Italian cuisines, including stone-fire pizzas. Guests can also enjoy a rotating offering of 40 craft beers. The Florida Museum of Natural History is 1.4 km from the Holiday Inn hotel, while Hippodrome State Theatre is 1.6 km away. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a 3 minutes' drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
6.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
Low score for Gainesville
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Piesanos Pints and Pie
    • Cuisine
      Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Lift
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool is on rooftop
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    We have eliminated our business centre .

    We are no longer providing room service .

    Renovation work will be done everyday through the dates of Jan 4, 2024 to Aug 30, 2024

    The following facilities will be closed:

    Select guestrooms/ floors

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel

    • Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel is 0.8 miles from the centre of Gainesville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool
      • Happy hour
      • Fitness
      • Live sport events (broadcast)

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Double

    • Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Piesanos Pints and Pie

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.