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

| 7.6 (1007 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Innovation District Hotel | Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Hotel with Parking, Pool and Security

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 smoke-free 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 by IHG 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.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 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.

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601, United States

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
Bedroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Free newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
Breakfast
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • 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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
Parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
Accessibility
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • In-room accessibility
Activities
  • Fitness center (discounted access)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Ziplining
  • Ecotours
  • Health club access
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • 24-hour fitness center
Entertainment
  • Pay movies
  • Video-game console
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
General
  • Meeting rooms - 4
  • Conference space (4176 square feet)
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Ballroom
  • ATM/banking services
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf cart
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Outdoors
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 10.0 per night. cribs (infant beds) are available for usd 10.0 per night.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 50 per pet, per night (maximum usd 150 per stay) service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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)

Reviews

JOHN and SARA
Aug 11, 2025 06:49:05 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Nice stay close to campus. Newly renovated (still ongoing). Staff was very friendly. Only complaint was the AC had trouble keeping up with the old windows. The heat coming in was too much but was OK overnight when set to 63. I’d stay here again,
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 8.43
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 8.43
Standard Room
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Standard Room

General

Ping - 8, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Ping - 8.43, Bed count maximum 2
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: 300 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

Ping - 8, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 28, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 300, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2

FAQ's

Is this Innovation District hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Innovation District hotel?

Check-in time for Innovation District hotel starts counting from 3:00 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 Innovation District hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Innovation District 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 Innovation District hotel?

Best-rates for the Innovation District hotel starts from $120 per night with includes Pool, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, TV, Accessibility, Bedding/Linens, Guest Services, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Internet, Business Services, Restaurant, Breakfast, Laundry, 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 Innovation District 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 Innovation District hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Innovation District 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 Innovation District hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Innovation District 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 Innovation District hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Innovation District hotel are as follows: Cancellation policy 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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