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

| 7.8 (1002 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Innovation District Hotel | Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel in Innovation District, Gainesville

Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to University of Florida
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shower/tub combination
Bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets
  • Air conditioning
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Safe
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Free local calls
Breakfast
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 7.95-13.95 per person
  • Room service available
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
Parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Free self parking on site
Accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Braille signage
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility
Activities
  • Fitness center (discounted access)
  • Ziplining
  • Ecotours
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Health club access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • 24-hour fitness center
Entertainment
  • Premium channels
  • Pay movies
  • Cable channels
  • Video-game console
  • Flat-screen TV
General
  • Conference space (4176 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 4
  • Computer station
  • 24-hour business center
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Ballroom
  • Elevator
  • ATM/banking services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Outdoor pool
  • Golf cart
  • Laundry facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Golf clubs
  • Multilingual staff
Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Outdoors
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Pool sun loungers

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 pm; check-in end time: anytime minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 10.0 per night. cribs (infant beds) are available for usd 10.0 per night.
Payment Policy
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately usd 7.95 to 13.95 per person pet fee: usd 50 per pet, per night (maximum usd 150 per stay) service animals are exempt from fees crib (infant bed) fee: usd 10.0 per night rollaway bed fee: usd 10.0 per night the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 50 per pet, per night (maximum usd 150 per stay) service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Cashless transactions are available extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges long-term renters welcome please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash this property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of clean promise (ihg)

Reviews

Mark
Dec 1, 2025 07:41:16 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Great location very close to the stadium. The price that they charge on game weekends is astronomical that's the only complaint.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 8.43
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 8.43
Standard Room
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Standard Room

General

Ping - 8, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Ping - 8.43, Bed count maximum 2
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

Ping - 8, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
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