Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG
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About this property
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is a 3-star property located in the heart of Gainesville, Florida, within a 4-minute walk of the University of Florida campus and 13 minutes on foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The hotel sits just 0.8 miles from Shands at the University of Florida and 1.1 miles from the Hippodrome State Theatre, making it an ideal base for visitors to the university and surrounding attractions. Gainesville Regional Airport is only 5 miles away, with complimentary airport shuttle service provided to all guests.
The property offers 167 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions, microwaves, and complimentary wireless internet. Each room includes a desk, coffee and tea maker, and a bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Free local calls are available from in-room phones, and cable programming provides entertainment options. Guest comfort ratings reflect the straightforward accommodations typical of this hotel category.
Dining at the property includes Piesanos Pints and Pies, which serves Italian cuisine and operates a bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee; children 12 and younger eat free. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreation and wellness amenities feature an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and table tennis. The hotel also provides meeting space including a ballroom and four meeting rooms totaling 4,176 square feet, along with wedding services and a business center.
Check-in is anytime after 3:00 PM, and check-out is 11:00 AM. The property welcomes dogs and cats for a $50 per pet, per night fee, with a maximum stay charge of $150. Parking is available nearby, and the hotel is smoke-free with wheelchair accessibility throughout.
Location & nearby attractions
University of Florida - 0.4 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 Neuromedicine Hospital - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Matheson History Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Thomas Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Depot Park - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Lake Alice - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
University of Florida Bat Houses - 3 km / 1.8 mi
UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Cultural Plaza - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
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Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- 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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Long-term renters welcome
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- ?? Pet Policy We welcome your furry friends! A $50 per pet
- per night fee applies
- with a maximum charge of $150 per stay. Please let us know in advance if you’re bringing a pet so we can prepare for your arrival.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95 to 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
Know before you go
- 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).