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Will be great after construction is completed.

Location to the stadium was all this hotel had in it's favor. The rooms were small, dirty, out dated, tub did not drain well, beds were uncomfortable, and I think there may have been pets in the room before due to allergy symptoms.

The rooms are very dated & desperately need renovation. For this stay, my room had a horrible musty smell coming from the AC unit. Maintenance serviced the unit & spayed a deodorizer which helped somewhat. By the last night of my stay, warm air was coming from the AC unit. The bathroom had mold. This hotel is overpriced for the condition of the rooms. I will look for other options the next time I’m in Gainesville.

Perfect for our stay

Hallways and room smelled bad Dark bathroom Room's A/C unit uncleaned Overall Hotel did not seem well cared-for

Great property located very close and walking distance to UF and shopping. They are now pet friendly which makes it the perfect hotel for us for when we are coming up for an event or to visit our daughter.

The location is ideal, next to UF’s campus and not far from downtown. A very good pizza restaurant is conveniently located on the first floor and Target is just across the street. However, the building is old, the room furniture is in disrepair and the cleaning standards are very poor for a rate of $350/night. There was hair on the walls of the shower and behind the bathroom door, an old contact lense stuck to the countertop, an A/C unit you can’t turn off, an office chair ripped on the arm rests and seat, and a toilet that wouldn’t stop running. Overall, I’ve stayed in much better Holiday Inns. This one is at the bottom of the corporate care list.

Everything was convenient and properly handled if there were any issues.

Great n friendly staff. Very helpful. Inhouse dining great

Didn’t like the construction. The pool was nice but wasn’t the cleanest. The rooms were clean and spacious. Our bathroom had a hole in the wall of the shower, but it was clean. Right in the middle of town and very walkable. Overall, it was nice.

Honestly friendly staff from front desk, to maids, to van driver. An on-demand free shuttle to and from Gainesville Airport. Keurig coffee. Oranges, apples. A small super-quiet frig. Packaged muffins and pastries available. Location.

Location is the ONLY THING this hotel offers. Moldy and damp smell in rooms. Found another hotel for seasonal use. Will not return, not worth the location to have sinus issues.

W University Ave Gainesville FL

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to University of Florida
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Onsite dining

Located in University Heights within a 5-minute walk of University of Florida, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This hotel has 167 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.


Dining

This hotel is home to a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/cafe. For your convenience, a cooked-to-order breakfast is served for a fee on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.


Rooms

Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.


Property features

Guests staying at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this golf hotel include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Standard Room

1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (19) Couples (9) Business (11) Family (17) Other (3)
5
Family

Will be great after construction is completed.

By on Jan 28, 2024

1
Family

Location to the stadium was all this hotel had in it's favor. The rooms were small, dirty, out dated, tub did not drain well, beds were uncomfortable, and I think there may have been pets in the room before due to allergy symptoms.

By on Dec 11, 2023

2
Family

The rooms are very dated & desperately need renovation. For this stay, my room had a horrible musty smell coming from the AC unit. Maintenance serviced the unit & spayed a deodorizer which helped somewhat. By the last night of my stay, warm air was coming from the AC unit. The bathroom had mold. This hotel is overpriced for the condition of the rooms. I will look for other options the next time I’m in Gainesville.

By on Sep 22, 2023

5
Everyone

Perfect for our stay

By , from Roanoke on Jul 31, 2023

3
Everyone

By on Jun 4, 2023

2
Partner Couples

Hallways and room smelled bad Dark bathroom Room's A/C unit uncleaned Overall Hotel did not seem well cared-for

By on Dec 6, 2021

Review comment responded on Dec 13, 2021

Hello German, While we appreciate the feedback you have provided, we are sorry to hear that you did not have a satisfactory stay with us. Please know that we have shared your comments with our staff and have addressed your concerns.

3
Everyone

By on Dec 5, 2021

5
Family

Great property located very close and walking distance to UF and shopping. They are now pet friendly which makes it the perfect hotel for us for when we are coming up for an event or to visit our daughter.

By , from Cape Coral on Nov 14, 2021

Review comment responded on Nov 18, 2021

Hello Jennifer, We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our location and that you're planning on returning with your pet! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to provide some feedback, we appreciate it.

2
Family

The location is ideal, next to UF’s campus and not far from downtown. A very good pizza restaurant is conveniently located on the first floor and Target is just across the street. However, the building is old, the room furniture is in disrepair and the cleaning standards are very poor for a rate of $350/night. There was hair on the walls of the shower and behind the bathroom door, an old contact lense stuck to the countertop, an A/C unit you can’t turn off, an office chair ripped on the arm rests and seat, and a toilet that wouldn’t stop running. Overall, I’ve stayed in much better Holiday Inns. This one is at the bottom of the corporate care list.

By on May 6, 2021

Review comment responded on May 7, 2021

Hello Recent Guest, Thank you for being our guest and for taking the time our of your day to provide some very valuable feedback about your stay. With that said, we are sorry about the condition of your room and that you were not satisfied with the overall condition of the property. Please know that we truly appreciate the insight you have provided and we will take the necessary steps to make things right.

5
Family with small children Business Business

Everything was convenient and properly handled if there were any issues.

By on Mar 3, 2021

Review comment responded on Mar 4, 2021

Hello Recent Guest, Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn University Center for for taking the time out of your day to provide some feedback about your stay.

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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