Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel with outdoor pool, near University of Florida

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

In the heart of Gainesville, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center offers a vibrant retreat. Enjoy Italian cuisine at Piesanos Pints and Pies, relax by the rooftop pool or unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services. With high-speed WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, and helpful staff nearby Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Gym

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
24-hour fitness center
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Business center
4 meeting rooms
Terrace

For families (6)

Children stay free
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

$115 nightly

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Tomorrow

Oct 24 - Oct 25

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillow menu

Blackout drapes/curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$110 nightly

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

University of Florida - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
‪Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - ‬2 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of University of Florida. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Piesanos Pints and Pies, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The room service and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 167 rooms
- Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
- Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Grocery/convenience store
Children's menu

What to do

Access to nearby health club
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ziplining nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
4 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (4176 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Golf cart on site
Golf clubs on site
Pool loungers

Facilities

ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
24-hour fitness center
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

Video-game console
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired internet
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Piesanos Pints and Pies - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Bistro 45 Breakfast Cafe - This café serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person

Children & extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

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.

Long-term renters welcome.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center

Holiday Inn University Hotel Gainesville Center

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Hotel Gainesville

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center Hotel

Holiday Inn University Center Hotel

Holiday Inn University Center

Gainesville Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Yes, Piesanos Pints and Pies offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is in University Heights, a short 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes' walk from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.