Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center by IHG | Hotel in Gainesville

| 7.7 (163 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  5 Bathrooms  14 Guests
University Heights Hotel | Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center by IHG

Hotel in University Heights, Gainesville

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.

Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center by IHG is located in Gainesville.

This 253 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Entertainment, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 163 reviews with the average score of 7.7 . Coming to Gainesville and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Lowered sink
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Fitness center
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Fitness
General
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM on site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool with view

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Special conditions
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

We have eliminated our business center. we are no longer providing room service. renovation work will be carried out from 1/1/2025 to 7/31/2025. the following facilities will be closed: select guestrooms/floors. our parking lot renovations are underway. during this time the parking lot entrance on 13th street will be closed. all onsite parking will be located on the east side of the building. entrance to the hotel and piesanos will be filtered through the breezeway. please follow signage upon arriving.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.

Reviews

Value for money:
6.44
Location:
9.08
Staff:
8.51
Facilities:
6.74
Comfort:
7.46
Cleanliness:
7.25
Cain
Dec 6, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Clean room, delicious breakfast, cheap price, no complaints
Negative: Nothing
Summary: 10/10
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard King Room with Minifridge
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room with Minifridge

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

View

City view, Pool view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

View

City view, Pool view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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