Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

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

Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels

7.6

Outstanding(980 Reviews)

Hotel in Gainesville, FL

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Florida
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Gainesville, FL

Nearby attractions

The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park

45.2 mi

Silver Springs State Park

55.6 mi

Depot Park

1.8 mi

Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits

3.5 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Single • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

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7.6

Outstanding(980 Reviews)

Hotel in Gainesville, FL

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Gainesville, FL

Nearby attractions

The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park

45.2 mi

Silver Springs State Park

55.6 mi

Depot Park

1.8 mi

Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits

3.5 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room

1 Single • 300 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.6

Outstanding(980 Reviews)

1.0

Nov 2024

This review is for the Holiday Inn Gainesville. We were given room 314, which was far from what we expected. The hotel is undergoing construction, which wasn’t disclosed at the time of booking. We had requested and paid for a King room but were instead given a double. The 3rd floor hallways smelled musty and moldy, the bathroom light was broken, and the shower had almost no water pressure. The room itself was poorly maintained, with visible cracks on the walls and ceiling. When I asked to change rooms, I was told there were none available. I ended up checking out and booking another hotel. Essentially, I paid for a weekend stay (Friday to Sunday) at a hotel where I didn’t stay. I booked through Hotels.com, I’ve been told I have to request a refund through them. I use Hotels.com for all my bookings, but unless this issue is resolved, I will no longer use their service in the future. I have attempted to contact their customer service multiple times via phone and virtual chat, with no resolution. This experience has been incredibly frustrating, and their lack of support is unacceptable.

2.0

Nov 2024

The hotel is in bad condition supposedly they are renovating the rooms really stinks they are not clean In general the hotel is a no no stay maybe when they remolded the whole hotel as now I will not recommend to go, there are better options than this neat by you can google it .

1.0

Oct 2024

Room was pretty dirty and run down. The workers at the hotel were fine - I had no issue at all with service - but the property is very, very run down.

2.0

Oct 2024

When we arrived, we were told our room was cancelled but there was never an email or phone call to us regarding the cancellation. Also, we got an email earlier in the day stating that our room was ready and if we had any preference. Luckily, they had extra rooms for us but the room that we got didn't have a refrigerator or wifi and was still in the middle of a renovation so there was no door frame and other things were missing as well. I expected some sort of discount for the inconvenience but nothing was provided. Finally, the front desk lady was not very nice and didn't really care about our frustrations or concerns.

2.0

Sep 2024

The hotel is under renovation, but the room is from 1980 and should not be rented!

3.0

Sep 2024

During hurricane, we are staying without power. Our flight was postponed that is early morning to afternoon. We were asking for late checkout because half of city was no power. The staff said we should check out 11 am. Next time, I never use this hotel.

8.0

Sep 2024

Jaqueline was excellent and patient

2.0

Sep 2024

This property overbooked the rooms on a football game weekend where the rooms were inflated to $900/nt. They offered to accommodate 8 people into 4 king rooms rather than 2 double queen rooms but were requiring us to pay even more for the additional rooms needed due to their negligence. The staff was rude and ultimately cancelled the reservation all together when we argued that we should not be charged more to accommodate our group.

2.0

Aug 2024

Hotel was in construction. Super outdated. Full price Staff were friendly

4.0

Aug 2024

Definitely needs upgrading which they are working on.

2.0

Aug 2024

The hotel (floors 5 and 6) are currently under renovation. While I appreciate that, our room was that was not under renovation was dingey, the lamps and outlets did not work and the bathroom needs a massive do over.

8.0

Aug 2024

Its location is very good

4.0

Jul 2024

Under construction, multiple fire drills, humid rooms, kind of dirtyz

2.0

Jul 2024

The property needs to be condemned!!! It’s under renovation but the condition it’s uninhabitable!!! I want our money and life back!!!

8.0

Jul 2024

It is under renovation but the hallways had an awful smell.

10.0

Jul 2024

Great customer services

8.0

Jul 2024

meet my needs convenient

6.0

Jun 2024

The hotel is under major construction. Also strange smells - maybe it will be better in the future

6.0

Jun 2024

Sometimes action speak louder than words, we reserved and paid in full for 2 night stay for a room with 2 queen beds in this Hotel because of location! Upon check in we were told that Hotel is going through renovations and were told that 2 beds are not available, so we settled for a king bed for 3 people They offered to bring a rollaway bed. At first they gave us keys for the wrong room, then I went downstairs and said they made a mistake and gave us the keys for the right room. As we entered the room, it was a corner room with windows all around covered by shades. The room had a musty smell and had a feel of a hospital room, not a hotel room. We called Expedia to see if we could cancel our reservation and book at a different hotel; Expedia reached out to the hotel management to see if they will waive the cancellation fee, which was higher than the total price that we already payed for the room. Hotel management refused. We realized that we would not stay there and booked a room in a different hotel, willing to take a loss rather than to stay in those conditions. We stayed at the Comfort Suites Inn and had a wonderful stay.

2.0

Jun 2024

I wanted to love my star here. It was very close to campus, the ONLY plus. There were homeless people out front, and one chased my son and tried to take his chain off his neck. There were Creepy construction people staring at me in the elevator. There was blood on the ceiling of one shower, mold in corners of the shower, grime on the da user and black grease marks on the bed skirt. They used a strong smelling disinfectant that smelled horrible. The staff was very nice and I felt bad for them. Not their fault, but this place was very dirty and had homeless people around day and night

2.0

Jun 2024

Under heavy construction and limited parking. The check-in process took too long. The first room they gave me was never cleaned. Towels on the floor and the bed u made. I believe they will return to better standards after construction but right now I would not go back.

4.0

May 2024

Disappointing. First I had no knowledge that there were renovando construction because it was not on the website. I felt uncomfortable with so many construction workers walking around. Second, the hotel had a weird smell. Third, the elevator was not clean and only one of two worked. Fourth, the breakfast at the indoor cafe was terrible. Fifth, the bathroom in my room looked dingy and dirty. The mirror was rusty. The showerhead was not working properly. The sheets were not clean so I got ringworm. The parking lot was pitted and dangerous for walking. There were no lights. It felt unsafe at night. The nearby Publix was convenient and refreshingly comforting as I could buy snacks there. I have stayed at other locations for Holiday Inn and my stay was much MUCH better.

2.0

May 2024

For the price I paid for this hotel. I could’ve stayed at a much better hotel. This is a piece of crap, totally disappointed. I wish I can get my money back but worse I wish this hotel demolish and start all over.

10.0

May 2024

I'd highly recommend this hotel if staying in Gainseville. The room was extremely clean, spacious & well-appointed. I appreciated having a microwave and substantial sized mini-fridge. The Italian restaurant right off the main lobby looked winderful smf smelled delicious, and Im sure I'd have loved it I hadnt already had dinner.

10.0

May 2024

Great proximity with proximity to the College of Business!

6.0

May 2024

Construction on-site, were not warned prior. Hot water was down without warning for ~24 hours, then down with warning for ~12. Staff however were friendly, professional, and apologetic for the inconveniences.

10.0

May 2024

I had a procedure at UF Shands down the street very early. We came from Daytona Beach and stayed the night. Has a restaurants on site. Pool on 3rd floor can sit and relax. Very good just what we needed

6.0

May 2024

Friendly staff

1.0

May 2024

Broken ac in room. I had to call 3x to get it addressed. They offered to switch my room after my third call for repairs. It was late, the sun had gone down, and the ac was finally catching up. It ran but I was not comfortable and that is all that should have mattered. To make matters worse, I had to take a cold shower in the morning because the hot water valve in the shower did not work.

2.0

Apr 2024

The property had not been updated in many years Old rusty fixtures, dirty carpets, outdated and old.

6.0

Apr 2024

Will probably be great once it’s updated. But the hairdryer didn’t work. The water that came out of the faucets was initially brown. The toilet didn’t flush well. Staff was very friendly.

2.0

Apr 2024

Do not book, bathroom falling in , smells terrible, nasty carpet. Not friendly

6.0

Apr 2024

Shower didn't really work.

10.0

Apr 2024

I don’t like the noise.

3.0

Mar 2024

Hotel is all about location and nothing special. They seem to be renovating so in the future it might be good. Rooms are old. Bathroom and water pressure are bad.

1.0

Mar 2024

Do not waste money. My room was awful musky, dirty, bathroom door falling off. Had no hot water and a trickle of water pressure. Got a room change had better water but the room smelled like mildew and chemicals. Worst hotel experience. Prices comparable to surrounding hotels but not worth the price. Not habitable for people until renovations are complete don’t waste your money.

1.0

Mar 2024

I went to check in and the hotel was overbooked and didn’t have a room for me. I had to call around to find another hotel, very disappointing

2.0

Feb 2024

Went to shower after being at the race track for 20hrs no running hot water and sewage backing up into the shower. Had to find another place to stay since they had no other rooms to accommodate us. Also billed both credit card and debit card twice and had to get refunds.

4.0

Feb 2024

We only stayed here because we needed to bring our dog. The $50 pet fee was acceptable. What wasn’t acceptable is how old and disgusting the room was. The bathroom looked like it belongs in some scuzzy highway pit stop motel. The glaze in the tub was peeling up and the edges were black. There was no hot water from the sink. Maybe it reached 80 degrees. The hot water in the shower lasted almost 5 minutes, and it wasn’t even hot. Maybe 110 degrees. There was decay all over the bathroom from water damage. The tv was at least 15 years old and was not a “smart tv”. The furniture was dated and all scraped up. The room we stayed in was maybe worth $59/night, not $199. It was a terrible representation of Holiday Inn. We were super disappointed and will never stay there again, not even after they finish remodeling.

10.0

Jan 2024

Will be great after construction is completed.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Gainesville?

The average price for a rental in Gainesville is R 3,207 per night. This rental is R 1,069 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Gainesville, FL

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Gainesville, FL

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Gainesville, FL

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Gainesville, FL

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this hotel?

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