Near University of Florida
With a stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, just a 4-minute walk from University of Florida and 13 minutes by foot from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This golf hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Gainesville Raceway.
Make yourself at home in one of the 167 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
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.
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.
English, French, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Off-street parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
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Cleanliness
7.8/10
Location
9.2/10
Recommendation
81.3%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center, an IHG Hotel is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
9.3 km / 5.8 mi
What's nearby
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
Hippodrome State Theatre
1.7 km / 1 mi
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
1.7 km / 1 mi
UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Matheson Historical Center
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Matheson Museum
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Thomas Center
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
University of Florida Bat Houses
3 km / 1.9 mi
UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside
3.2 km / 2 mi
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 16
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Florida Museum of Natural History
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Curtis M. Phillips Center
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Grocery/Convenience store
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Off-street parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Restaurant dining guide
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Off-street parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Number of outdoor pools - 1
24-hour fitness facilities
Ballroom
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Coin laundry on site
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Grocery/convenience store
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Business services
Conference space
Business center
24-hour business center
Conference space size (feet) - 4176
Conference space size (meters) - 388
Number of meeting rooms - 4
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Rooftop terrace
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Pool hoist on site
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Conference space size (feet) - 4176
Conference space size (meters) - 388
Free newspaper
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
High-speed internet access
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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