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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Gainesville Florida
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Step into a world of family fun and comfort at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG, where every moment is designed to delight both kids and parents, just a 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes by foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This golf hotel is 20 minutes walk to Shands at the University of Florida and 3 minutes drive to Hippodrome State Theatre.

Kids stay happy thanks to mini-refrigerator, air conditioning, room service, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, daily housekeeping, video games and rainfall showerhead, kid-friendly amenities and movie nights. Conveniences include an in-room safe, wheelchair-accessibility, a desk, a phone and an iron and ironing board.

Property Details

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Golf cart
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Conference space size (meters) - 388
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Off-street parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 4176
  • 24-hour business center
  • Total number of rooms - 167
  • Number of floors - 6

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests. Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

  • 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
  • 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

Other details

Enjoy Italian cuisine at Piesanos Pints and Pies, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 4176 square feet (388 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
University of Florida - 0.3 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

  • 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).


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 150 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32601, United States