Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center By Ihg

$$$$||View on mapGainesville, United States of America1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America, 32601|
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Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center By Ihg
1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America, 32601·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.2
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Free WiFi8.4
Who stays here
Families38%
Business22%
Couples21%
Solo16%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.2
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Free WiFi8.4
Who stays here
Families38%
Business22%
Couples21%
Solo16%

3-story hotel directly across from the University of Florida with a rooftop pool and sun terrace

Dining

The on-site Piesanos Pints and Pies serves Italian cuisine, including stone-fire pizzas, alongside a rotating selection of 40 craft beers. A separate snack bar and a bar with wine and champagne are also available. Kids eat free under the hotel's family policy.

Amenities

The Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center has a rooftop pool with a sun deck, fenced for safety, and open year-round. A 24-hour fitness center is available on-site, and guests can also access a nearby fitness facility for a surcharge. The hotel offers a complimentary local area shuttle service and free parking.

Rooms

All 165 non-smoking guest rooms are equipped with a microwave and small refrigerator. Each room features a cable TV with premium channels. Recently renovated rooms have updated furnishings and finishes.

Family & Pet

The Gainesville Holiday Inn allows pets with transparent fees and provides facilities for disabled guests, including visual aids and grab rails. Children stay free in existing bedding, and kids eat free at the on-site restaurant. The property is within walking distance of the Florida Museum of Natural History and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens.

Business

The Holiday Inn University Center has flexible meeting and banquet facilities that accommodate events of various sizes. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. Express check-in/check-out and an ATM/cash machine on site simplify corporate stays.

  • Location: 400 ft from the University of Florida and the Innovation District
  • Dining: Piesanos Pints and Pies with stone-fire pizzas and 40 craft beers
  • Amenities: Rooftop pool, 24-hour fitness center, complimentary shuttle
  • Family: Kids stay and eat free
  • Pet-friendly: Pets allowed with transparent fees
  • Business: Meeting spaces, business centre, express check-in
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
Spanish
Building
Year renovated:2006
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:253
Former name
holiday inn gainesville-university center, an ihg hotel
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Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Room size:

    305 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
King Room
  • Room size:

    305 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Premium Queen Room
  • Room size:

    305 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price 119 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 6.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Gainesville Regional, GNV

Location

1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America, 32601
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1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America, 32601
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