Hotel Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center
1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 253 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I like that it was very clean and the service and the people was excellent. The beds and bathroom the room over all was very clean. The housekeepers and the front desk people was very nice and polite.
United States of AmericaI loved the entire place and I’m very thankful for everything there
United States of AmericaVery serious about following Covid precautions. The hotel was clean and the staff were courteous and pleasant
United States of AmericaPerfect location for going to museum or touring the campus. Had a great restaurant attached. Had a Publix and Starbucks next door.
United States of Americalocation was amazing and having a bar and restaurant attached was amazing. We will defiantly be back!
United States of AmericaI is literally a five minute walk to my daughters apartment on UF. Parking is free and they seemed to be very Covid aware and concerned about our safety and cleanliness.
United States of AmericaLocation was great, accommodations were sufficient and price was competitive for location.
United States of AmericaSuper clean and from desk very friendly also COVID-19 precautions on point is a very nice hotel
United States of AmericaGreat location. Beds are very comfortable. Didn't use the pool, but a nice pool.
United States of AmericaCable stopped working in our room, Couldnt fix immediately so transferred us to another room quickly.
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Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center
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Located only 350 feet 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 center, room service, and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. An on-site fitness center is available complimentary, and the Gainesville hotel also offers guests access to a nearby fitness facility for a surcharge. Free transfer services to Gainesville Regional Airport are available.
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 0.9 mi from the Holiday Inn hotel, while Hippodrome State Theater is 1 mi away. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a 3 minutes' drive from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast Info
American
Free parking available at the hotel
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See what guests loved the most:
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Shanta
United States of America“I like that it was very clean and the service and the people was excellent. The beds and bathroom the room over all was very clean. The housekeepers and the front desk people was very nice and polite.”
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Reynaldo
United States of America
“I loved the entire place and I’m very thankful for everything there”
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Famil
United States of America
“ Very serious about following Covid precautions. The hotel was clean and the staff were courteous and pleasant ”
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Robert
United States of America
“Perfect location for going to museum or touring the campus. Had a great restaurant attached. Had a Publix and Starbucks next door.”
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Brenda
United States of America
“location was amazing and having a bar and restaurant attached was amazing. We will defiantly be back!”
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Michelle
United States of America
“I is literally a five minute walk to my daughters apartment on UF. Parking is free and they seemed to be very Covid aware and concerned about our safety and cleanliness.”
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Melissa
United States of America
“Location was great, accommodations were sufficient and price was competitive for location.”
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Adilia
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“Super clean and from desk very friendly also COVID-19 precautions on point is a very nice hotel ”
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Leianne
United States of America
“Great location. Beds are very comfortable. Didn't use the pool, but a nice pool. ”
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Stephen
United States of America
“Cable stopped working in our room, Couldnt fix immediately so transferred us to another room quickly.”
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium0.6 miles
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Harn Museum of Art0.8 miles
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SHANDS at University of Florida0.8 miles
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University of Florida0.9 miles
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Hippodrome State Theatre0.9 miles
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Hippodrome State Theater0.9 miles
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The Historic Thomas Center1 miles
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Matheson Historical Center1.1 miles
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Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts2 miles
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Florida Museum of Natural History and Butterfly Rainforest2.3 miles
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Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 162.5 miles
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Oaks Mall4.4 miles
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North Florida Regional Medical Center4.4 miles
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Kanaphaha Botanical Gardens5.1 miles
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Splitz5.3 miles
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Santa Fe College6 miles
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Kate's Fish Camp6 miles
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Gainesville Raceway8.3 miles
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Gainesville Regional Airport4.8 miles
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Food: Pizza
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Amenities of Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Sun deck
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast) Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- ATM on site
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Safe
General
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Fitness center
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
House rules Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center takes special requests – add in the next step!
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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
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Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center is 0.8 miles from the center of Gainesville.
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Guests staying at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
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Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Happy hour
- Live sports events (broadcast)
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Room options at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center include:
- Double
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Check-in at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center has 1 restaurant:
- Piesanos Pints and Pie
