Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center An Ihg Hotel

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 US near Exit 384 on I-75 (~3.8mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near University of Florida
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  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center An Ihg Hotel

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"Hospitality At It's Best!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We were greeted and the person at the desk answered questions in a very pleasant manner. Very professional. Area was well maintained.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Dec-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 03 to Sun Dec 04 2022 at a $148.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, just a 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes by foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This golf hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hippodrome State Theatre.

Enjoy Italian cuisine at Piesanos Pints and Pies, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 167 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of Florida - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Shands at the University of Florida - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Hippodrome State Theatre - 1.7 km / 1 mi
UF Health Shands Hospital - 1.7 km / 1 mi
UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Matheson Historical Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Matheson Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Thomas Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
University of Florida Bat Houses - 3 km / 1.9 mi
UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 16 - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Florida Museum of Natural History - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 4176 square feet (388 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

Green Sustainability

Yes- As a Florida Green Lodging Property, we want to ensure we are meeting our guests' expectations as an environmentally friendly hotel. We strive daily to make sure our property is upholding the standards required to have this designation. Thank you!

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Golf cart
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Conference space size (meters) - 388
  • Swimming pool
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 167
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Off-street parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 4176
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

The Holiday Inn Gainesville- University Center is the closest hotel to the Gainesville Regional Airport, located just 5 miles from the airport. The Gainesville Regional Airport offers service from American and Delta airlines. The Holiday Inn Gainesville- University Center also offers a complimentary airport shuttle, which picks up and drops off, for all our guests

Local Shuttle Info: The Holiday Inn Gainesville- University Center offers a free shuttle to and from Gainesville Regional Airport, University of Florida and Shands Hospital. Other locations are based on availability.

Breakfast Information

Visit our new Breakfast Cafe, Bistro 45, featuring fresh, hot Cooked to Order Breakfast, at the Holiday Inn Gainesville- University Center. Our Bistro 45 Breakfast Cafe is open daily Monday thru Friday 6 am - 10 am and Saturday and Sunday 7 am - 11 am. Experience favorite classics like cooked to order omelettes, delicious pancakes and our popular breakfast wraps. Children staying with their parents, who are 12 and under, eat free in our Bistro 45

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

We accept service animals

Parking Info

Free Parking is available to all our registered guests at the Holiday Inn Gainesville- University Center

Internet / WiFI

At the Holiday Inn Gainesville- University Center, Wi-Fi is complimentary to all registered guests. Access is available to all general areas of the hotel including; Sleeping Room, Hallways, Lobby, and Meeting Space.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95–13.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, 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.

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

25 Point Cleaning Process 1. Disinfect lobby door handles, push plates, railings 2. Disinfect all luggage carts, elevators, escalators and call buttons 3. Disinfect Front Desk and Concierge surfaces 4. Disinfect writing utensils 5. Disinfect guest room keys 6. If open, disinfect business center, computer kiosks, keyboards, mouse and touch screens 7. Disinfect restroom door handles, counter surfaces, soap dispensers, flush handles, sink handles, stall locks, bag hooks, tissue holders, etc. 8. Disinfect public space furniture 9. Disinfect public/house phones 10. Disinfect public restroom dispensers, faucets, and towel dispensers 11. Disinfect cleaning bucket and trashcan handles 12. Disinfect meeting space doors 13. Disinfect all shuttle seats, door handles, and safety restraints, after each trip. 14. Rooms are left vacant for a period not less than seventy-two (72) hours between guests. 15. Disinfect guest corridors 16. Disinfect guest floor elevator lobby, elevator call buttons, house phone

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About Holiday Inn

  • Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations
  • Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties
  • Free high-speed internet access
  • Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages
  • Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location
  • Great exercise facilities
  • Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.

The Holiday Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Seasonality and Projections at Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center An Ihg Hotel

Rate fluctuations of Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center An Ihg Hotel

The chart above shows fluctuations of prices for both group/meeting prices and the best individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group offer was submitted. The most competitive group discount displayed is 79.3% in the month of September 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $719 in the month of September 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center An Ihg Hotel in a month when rates are lower.

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