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Holiday Inn Express Gainesville
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Recent guest reviews
Hotel was very nice and clean. Breakfast was delicious. Staff was nice for the most part. The young man at the front desk seemed like he didn't want to help anyone. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Hotel is clean and near shops and UF, convenient place to stay when visiting your kids in UF
Traveling with our dog and this hotel is billed as per friendly. That means when you show up they stick you in a room that is smoking-no ifs, ands or butts (sic). The room stank so bad I couldn't wear any of my clothing the rest of the trip because of the cigarette smell. So if you bring a dog, you get treated as a second class citizen.
I booked this hotel for my husband and his brother since we couldn't get a room at the hotel we stayed at earlier this year. My husband said we will book at this hotel again since it is in an excellent location: close to stores, gas station and right off the freeway. They both were very happy with it and said the beds were really comfortable. Definitely a good value for the money.
I always stay at the Holiday Inn Express when I visit Gainesville. It's consistently clean with a good breakfast. Parking is never an issue, and it's very accessible to the interstate and Archer Rd. Since I'm typically in town to attend conferences at the university, this location is great for getting to the SW side of campus. Plus, lots of good restaurants are nearby. I like the layout of the rooms and the bathroom is always so clean! Great spot for trips.
This is my favorite place to stay in Gainsville.also i have stayed at this location three times in the past, reason being easy access to interstate .75 hwy.
We had a nice stay. Our toilet was clogged when we arrived and was repaired within minutes of our calling the front desk. Most of the staff was very personable. There was one woman at the front desk on the night shift (around 11 pm) who could use some customer service reminders. I would stay here again and would recommend this Holiday Inn to friends and family.
checked in super fast, great room, breakfast and snack. Room price doubled for graduation.
We have two yorkies that travel with us almost everywhere we go. We always appreciate pet friendly hotels like this Holiday Inn Express in Gainsville,FL. Our room was conveniently located to walk them and there was safe areas to walk them. The room was awesome in size, cleanliness, amenities and comfort except we are non-smokers and had to take a smoking room due to having pets. The smoke smell was very strong even though they graciously came and spray air & fabric freshener the smell was still present but thankful to be able to have my pups!
i got to the hotel late. The staff was very helpful i checking me in and getting me to bed.
A good clean hotel. Easy access off the interstate. Room was clean. Nice big shower. Ceiling fan in room was great extra. More than I wanted to pay but nice place.
Very clean room, low noise level from other rooms, good breakfast, overall a very good stay
I liked the hotel very much and its location. If you will be in Gainesville for several days, then make sure you rent a car. I will be returning there.
Had a great time room was great! The staff was wonderful!
Room was average. It was obvious that it is an old building with some upgrades. The bathroom needs upgraded badly! The toilet ran all night long keeping us awake and the shower / bathtub was outdated.
I think this hotel is in the nicer part of town with plenty of restaurants and located right on highway I-75. Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. There's free and fast Wi-Fi and a computer with a printer for use in the lobby. You also get complementary water bottles if you ask for it in the reception. Parking is free.Breakfast was reasonable as well.
Lots of restaurant and shopping choices! UF and Oaks Mall are just a drive away. The only bad thing was is that my husband had a stained pillow...before he slept on it.
I stay at HIE whenever I can. Friendly staff, nice room. Breakfast. Good location.
The hotel was clean, free breakfast was great, best deal in town. Will stay here again.
very nice hot breakfast, very helpful staff; however, the room was extremely damp, as most of them are that have that kind of cooling system and the rug was smelly, but most hotel rooms have smelly rugs because guests always walk around in stinky bare feet. Strangely, I had a very poor cell ph one signal at this location.
Hotel highlights
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Outdoor pool
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is within 2 miles (3 km) of Holiday Inn Express Gainesville while other popular attractions such as Florida Museum of Natural History are within 3 miles (5 km). This hotel has 115 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. It's also close to Fred Bear Museum and Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art.
Dining
Start your day off right with a free hot/cold buffet breakfast offered each morning.
Rooms
All 115 air-conditioned rooms provide microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Free newspapers, free local calls, and ceiling fans are also available.
Property features
Guests of Holiday Inn Express Gainesville have access to an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a meeting room, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express Gainesville
homecoming stay
Everyone
Hotel was very nice and clean. Breakfast was delicious. Staff was nice for the most part. The young man at the front desk seemed like he didn't want to help anyone. Overall, it was a nice stay.
excellent hotel close to uf
Everyone
Hotel is clean and near shops and UF, convenient place to stay when visiting your kids in UF
Review comment
Patrick Duggan responded on Aug 24, 2016
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Holiday Inn Express. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Next time you come stay with us ask one of the front desk agents about the awesome activities to do in and around Gainesville! Patrick Duggan Director of Sales
bring a dog, get a smoking room
Families
Traveling with our dog and this hotel is billed as per friendly. That means when you show up they stick you in a room that is smoking-no ifs, ands or butts (sic). The room stank so bad I couldn't wear any of my clothing the rest of the trip because of the cigarette smell. So if you bring a dog, you get treated as a second class citizen.
great hotel - great location
Families
I booked this hotel for my husband and his brother since we couldn't get a room at the hotel we stayed at earlier this year. My husband said we will book at this hotel again since it is in an excellent location: close to stores, gas station and right off the freeway. They both were very happy with it and said the beds were really comfortable. Definitely a good value for the money.
favorite hotel in gainesville
BusinessTravelers
I always stay at the Holiday Inn Express when I visit Gainesville. It's consistently clean with a good breakfast. Parking is never an issue, and it's very accessible to the interstate and Archer Rd. Since I'm typically in town to attend conferences at the university, this location is great for getting to the SW side of campus. Plus, lots of good restaurants are nearby. I like the layout of the rooms and the bathroom is always so clean! Great spot for trips.
very plasent
BusinessTravelers
This is my favorite place to stay in Gainsville.also i have stayed at this location three times in the past, reason being easy access to interstate .75 hwy.
good value
Families
We had a nice stay. Our toilet was clogged when we arrived and was repaired within minutes of our calling the front desk. Most of the staff was very personable. There was one woman at the front desk on the night shift (around 11 pm) who could use some customer service reminders. I would stay here again and would recommend this Holiday Inn to friends and family.
graduation
Families
checked in super fast, great room, breakfast and snack. Room price doubled for graduation.
traveling with pets
Couples
We have two yorkies that travel with us almost everywhere we go. We always appreciate pet friendly hotels like this Holiday Inn Express in Gainsville,FL. Our room was conveniently located to walk them and there was safe areas to walk them. The room was awesome in size, cleanliness, amenities and comfort except we are non-smokers and had to take a smoking room due to having pets. The smoke smell was very strong even though they graciously came and spray air & fabric freshener the smell was still present but thankful to be able to have my pups!
overrnite gainesville
Singles
i got to the hotel late. The staff was very helpful i checking me in and getting me to bed.
Thank you for the review of our hotel! I will be speaking to the employee that was working the desk about their demeanor. We hope that you will come stay with us again next year! Patrick Duggan Director of Sales