Description of hotel: Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG in Gainesville - TX

With a stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG, 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 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hippodrome State Theatre. 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. 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 Historical Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Matheson Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Thomas Center - 2.1 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

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. 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. 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. The property will be renovating from January 4 2024 to May 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

• Meeting facilities
• Select guestrooms

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

• Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person
• Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, 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.

• 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).