Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Florida

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Good

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Breakfast available
Pool
Housekeeping
Pet friendly

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Shands at the University of Florida - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬2 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
‪Bagels & Noodles - ‬1 min walk
‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel near University of Florida

Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Piesanos Pints and Pies, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An outdoor pool with sun loungers
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and a 24-hour front desk
Wedding services, multilingual staff, and 4 meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 167 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.

Other amenities include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and video-game consoles

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$129 nightly

Jul 11 - Jul 12

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

Bistro 45 Breakfast Cafe
Piesanos Pints and Pies

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
24-hour gym
Golf carts
Golf clubs/equipment
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business center
4 meeting rooms
4,176 square feet of conference space
Computer station

Outdoors

Pool loungers
Rooftop terrace

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

6 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

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

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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to July 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Meeting facilities
Parking area
Select guestrooms

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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

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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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

As of Jul 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG on Jul 12, 2025 start from $119.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG located?

Located in University Heights, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Shands at the University of Florida and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).