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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

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Located in: GAINESVILLE, FL
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, 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.

Located in University Heights, a neighborhood in Gainesville, Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is next to a golf course and near the airport. Regal Royal Park and Westside Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Thomas Center and Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, ecotours, and ziplining, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • airport transportation
  • bar
  • breakfast available
  • business services
  • crib
  • elevator
  • extra bed
  • fitness equipment
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • grocery
  • housekeeping
  • internet
  • laundry
  • microwave
  • no smoking
  • pool
  • restaurant
  • room service
  • toys
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 1 bar
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 7.95-13.95 per person
  • Room service available
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Parking
  • Free offsite parking within 0.2 mi
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
Family Friendly
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services
Business Services
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4176 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 4
Outdoor
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
Language Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Activities Nearby
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ziplining
More
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
Food and Drink
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
More
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
  • Check-out before 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
Pets
  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
  • Welcoming dogs and cats only
Special check-in instructions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Optional extras
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per personPet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)Service animals are exempt from feesCrib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per nightRollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 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
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
We should mention
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
  • 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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • 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
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
 

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