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1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32601

Rooms & Suites Amenities

The Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Ctr features 167 non-smoking guest rooms with interior corridors. Each room includes plush comfortable beds, a large work desk, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, a Keurig coffee maker, an in-room refrigerator, and a microwave. Bath amenities, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV are standard. Connecting rooms, cribs, and rollaway beds are available for a fee. Some rooms offer views of the pool and the University of Florida. Wheelchair-accessible rooms include grab bars, tall toilets, adequate turning space, showers with built-in transfer seats, and handrails.

Dining Options

Piesanos Pints and Pies, located in the hotel lobby, serves Italian cuisine, including stone-fired pizzas. The restaurant also features a full bar with 40 rotating craft beers, liquor, and wine. It is open Sundays from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Mondays through Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. The Bistro 45 Breakfast Cafe, situated on the 2nd floor, serves breakfast menu items Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Leisure & Recreation

Guests can access the rooftop pool and sun deck, which offers views of the University of Florida. The 24-hour Fitness Center includes elliptical machines, free weights, a stationary bicycle, and a treadmill. Golf options are available off-site, with five golf courses and three driving ranges within Gainesville city limits.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is located near the University of Florida and its athletic facilities, including Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. It is also close to Baughman Center, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, and Gainesville's downtown area. Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Target, and Publix are nearby. Complimentary parking is available. A complimentary local area shuttle operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Hotel Services

The hotel offers complimentary coffee in the lobby, wake-up calls, and daily housekeeping. A convenience store is located on-site, and restaurant delivery service is available. Meeting and event spaces include a ballroom and the rooftop pool deck, with over 4,000 square feet of event space. Services include multimedia support, catering, event planning, printing, and copying. The Chancellor's Boardroom accommodates 10 people and features a teleconference line and a 55-inch HD/SMART TV. Kids ages 11 and under eat free per adult ordering from the main menu in any Holiday Inn(R) on-site restaurant. The hotel offers accessible parking, including van-accessible spaces, and ramp access to the property and hotel restaurant.

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Getting around

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City Centre
Gainesville 1.4 km
Airports
Gainesville Regional (GNV) 9.7 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32601
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1250 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32601
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