Name: Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center
Address: 1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States of America, 1250 West University Avenue, Florida, FL 32601, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $89 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.9

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Hotel Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center

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1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States of America –

Had to leave too early for breakfast. All else. was good.Eber

Donald, United States of America

Great location walking distance to main UF campus and downtown, clean hotel :Staff at front desk was so so - could not help me/allocate points on my rewards.

Michael, United States of America

It's sufficiently close to the stadium to walk to the venue on game day.

Brenda, United States of America

Walking distance to a variety of restaurants. Good beds with Soft and Firm pillows (per the pillow cases).

Margaret, United States of America

I liked the optional hard or soft pillows that were labeled. When we got to our room the AC was already on and cool in the room. The room was clean and comfortable.

Christopher, United States of America

Very comfortable bed and great towels in the bathroom.

Barbara, United States of America

Being in walking distance from the stadium. Always a great hotel to stay at and sadly may be one of our last trips there since both sons are now graduated from UF Law!!! We have been coming to Gainesville for the past 8 years.....

Maureen, United States of America

Shuttle to and from O’Connel areana was very convenient

Walter, United States of America

Would have been happy to take the mattress home with me. Everything was clean and comfortable; staff very helpful. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Could walk to the University.

Gb, United States of America

It was available on an otherwise busy hotel night. Not nearly as nice as Holiday inn Express. Not expecting fancy, but did want clean and fresh.

Joanne, United States of America

9.0

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Had to leave too early for breakfast. All else. was good.Eber”

Donald United States of America
“Great location walking distance to main UF campus and downtown, clean hotel :Staff at front desk was so so - could not help me/allocate points on my rewards.”

Michael United States of America
“It's sufficiently close to the stadium to walk to the venue on game day.”

Brenda United States of America
“Walking distance to a variety of restaurants. Good beds with Soft and Firm pillows (per the pillow cases).”

Margaret United States of America
“I liked the optional hard or soft pillows that were labeled. When we got to our room the AC was already on and cool in the room. The room was clean and comfortable.”

Christopher United States of America
“Very comfortable bed and great towels in the bathroom.”

Barbara United States of America
“Being in walking distance from the stadium. Always a great hotel to stay at and sadly may be one of our last trips there since both sons are now graduated from UF Law!!! ”

Maureen United States of America
“Shuttle to and from O’Connel areana was very convenient”

Walter United States of America
“Would have been happy to take the mattress home with me. Everything was clean and comfortable; staff very helpful. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Could walk to the University.”

Gb United States of America
“It was available on an otherwise busy hotel night. Not nearly as nice as Holiday inn Express. Not expecting fancy, but did want clean and fresh.”

Joanne United States of America

One of our top picks in Gainesville.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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Gainesville! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 13, 2012

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Free parking

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ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9)

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
0.6 miles
Harn Museum of Art
0.8 miles
SHANDS at University of Florida
0.8 miles
University of Florida
0.9 miles
Hippodrome State Theatre
0.9 miles
Hippodrome State Theater
0.9 miles
The Historic Thomas Center
1 miles
Matheson Historical Center
1.1 miles
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
2 miles
Florida Museum of Natural History and Butterfly Rainforest
2.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great location o UF campus”

Blaird

United States of America

7.5

“Nice location, especially also for people without a car. Everything was clean and comfortable; staff was very friendly and helpful.”

Manuela

Switzerland

8.7

“Superb King Size bed and a very good small Diner for breakfast. The pizza place nearby is also great!”

Dennis

Germany

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1 Restaurant On Site

Piesanos Pints and Pie

Food: Pizza

Open for: Lunch, Dinner

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From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 11:00 AM

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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 and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 19 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 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.

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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.

“I liked the optional hard or soft pillows that were labeled. When we got to our room the AC was already on and cool in the room. The room was clean and comfortable.”

Christopher

“Being in walking distance from the stadium. Always a great hotel to stay at and sadly may be one of our last trips there since both sons are now graduated from UF Law!!! We have been coming to Gainesville for the past 8 years.....”

Maureen

“Would have been happy to take the mattress home with me. Everything was clean and comfortable; staff very helpful. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Could walk to the University.”

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Reviewed: January 14, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The deal I had per night
The gym

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

Unhappy
United States of America
4.2

“I did not sleep well dirty and loud room, ripoff to say least!”
- • Group of friends
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room and towels were dirty. The towels had caked in..I am hoping food on them. There was a loud motor noise all night coming from elevator. The hallway smelled like feces from I'm guessing neighbors room across hallway? The chair in the room was very dirty and had bad patch ceiling and wall repairs. A very bad deal for this room-will go to Hilton next time! This room should not be $140+ a night as they know backs up to elevator! I would include pics but charger in room did not work!
The pillows were nice.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
5.4

“the place needs a facelift”
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
old facilities - noisy. As we pulled in someone approached us looking for money in parking lot
proximity to U of F campus

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Sui
Taiwan
7.5

Good
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel counter will not take the initiative to give my son a breakfast coupon. (The hotel rental including the breakfast.) So he didn't have breakfast.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Larry
United States of America
10

“Great place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds were great

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 30, 2018

Donald
United States of America
9.2

“Too short. Wish I could have stayed longer!”
- • Couple
- • Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Had to leave too early for breakfast. All else. was good.Eber

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 29, 2018

Alfred
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
out of the way
clean and comfortable

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 13, 2018

Michael
United States of America
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
For a Holiday Inn - very poor free breakfast selection: they clearly were trying to direct every one to their onsite resturant - where prices were a little too high.
Great location walking distance to main UF campus and downtown, clean hotel :Staff at front desk was so so - could not help me/allocate points on my rewards.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 13, 2018

Shakari
United States of America
10

“Awesome I’ll be bad again”
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
3rd floor
Bed comfy extremely clean

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 5, 2018

Douglas
United States of America
7.1

“Fan in heating/cooling is loud Tried to shut it off. No off switch didnt sleep mucn”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was coffee and cellophane wrapped pastry that's it.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 30, 2018

Pauline
United States of America
6.3

Pleasant
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was not friendly
I like the beds

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Carolyn
United States of America
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Air conditioner wouldn’t shut off and couldn’t adjust temp. Luckily we were only there at night. Air conditioner was a little noisy also
Clean. Bed was very comfortable

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 14, 2018

Brenda
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It would be helpful if some of the clutter from the Bistro 45 room breakfast tables could be removed. The small bistro tables had limited space for a large plate and other serving dishes, but unused glasses remained, the center display held oversized bottles, and with a large basket of cream choices, and a coffee carafe, it was an uncomfortable tight fit for a simple party of two. Four could never sit comfortably at these tables.
It's sufficiently close to the stadium to walk to the venue on game day.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 13, 2018

Margaret
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms are a bit dated.
Walking distance to a variety of restaurants. Good beds with Soft and Firm pillows (per the pillow cases).

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Don
United States of America
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
hotel is very dated and hotel baths are tiny.
Proximity to university.

Stayed in November 2018

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	Standard Room 2 full beds or 1 king bed	Show prices
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	King Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features a microwave, small refrigerator, and cable TV. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features a microwave, small refrigerator, and cable TV. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive King Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom On the 5th floor, this room has a microwave, small refrigerator, cable TV, and deluxe bathroom amenities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom On the 5th floor, this room has a microwave, small refrigerator, cable TV, and deluxe bathroom amenities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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