• Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located only 361 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. 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 full beds
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
6.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Safe
    General
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Elevator
    • 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
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Fenced pool
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    Property practices

    This property told us they've 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 4:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    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 will be charged as 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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    We have eliminated our business center .

    We are no longer providing room service .

    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, an IHG Hotel

    • 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

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

      • Fitness center
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Happy hour
      • Fitness
      • Live sports events (broadcast)

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center, an IHG Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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