Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center by IHG | Hotel in Gainesville, FL

| 7.1 (193 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  5 Bathrooms  14 Guests
University Heights Hotel | Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center by IHG

Hotel with Accessibility, Wellness Facilities and Bar

Located only 361 feet from the University of Florida and the Innovation District, this Gainesville hotel features a rooftop pool with a surrounding sun terrace. Complimentary inroom WiFi access is provided. A cable TV with premium channels and a desk are featured in each Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center room. Coffee-making facilities, a microwave, and a small refrigerator are also included. A business center, room service, and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. An on-site fitness center is available complimentary, and the Gainesville hotel also offers guests access to a nearby fitness facility for a surcharge. Located on site, Piesanos Pints and Pies serves Italian cuisines, including stone-fire pizzas. Guests can also enjoy a rotating offering of 40 craft beers. The Florida Museum of Natural History is 0.9 mi from the Holiday Inn hotel, while Hippodrome State Theater is 1 mi away. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a 3 minutes' drive from the property.

Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center by IHG is located in Gainesville.

This 253 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Pool, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 193 reviews with the average score of 7.1 . Coming to Gainesville and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Accessible parking
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
Activities
  • Fitness
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Happy hour
  • Fitness center
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Business center
  • Express check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Pool with view
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Shallow end
  • Rooftop pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Special conditions
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.
We have eliminated our business center. we are no longer providing room service. renovation work will be carried out from 1/1/2025 to 7/31/2025. the following facilities will be closed: select guestrooms/floors. our parking lot renovations are underway. during this time the parking lot entrance on 13th street will be closed. all onsite parking will be located on the east side of the building. entrance to the hotel and piesanos will be filtered through the breezeway. please follow signage upon arriving.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
6.44
Location:
9.08
Staff:
8.51
Facilities:
6.74
Comfort:
7.46
Cleanliness:
7.25
Erin
Aug 12, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United States
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Key card access, Heating, Iron

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Key card access, Heating, Iron

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard King Room with Minifridge
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Key card access, Heating, Iron

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Key card access, Heating, Iron

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

View

Pool view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Shampoo, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Conditioner

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Ironing facilities, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Interconnecting room(s) available, Key card access, Heating, Iron

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

FAQ's

Is this University Heights hotel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at University Heights hotel?

Check-in time for University Heights hotel starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the University Heights hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this University Heights hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in University Heights hotel?

Best-rates for the University Heights hotel starts from $142 per night with includes Wheelchair Accessible, Breakfast, Internet, Laundry, Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Pool, Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Entertainment, Child Friendly, View, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Business Services, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Guest Services, Designated Smoking Area, Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Kitchen, Parking with all other facilities. Casai.co.za matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is University Heights hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the University Heights hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the University Heights hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the University Heights hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the University Heights hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for University Heights hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the University Heights hotel are as follows: Special conditions Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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