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9.6 "Terrific location."10.0 "100%
liked the proximity to sightseeing ." 9.4 "94%enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby ." -
9.0 "World class service."9.7 "97% found the
staff to be very friendly ." 8.1 "81% said thereception staff was great ." 8.6 "86% thought theservice was very professional ." -
6.3 "Breakfast is mediocre."
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5.5 "Average cleanliness."5.5 "Only 55% said
rooms were clean enough ." 5.3 "53% thought thecleanliness of the hotel was average ." -
5.3 "Average comfort."
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4.8 "Rooms are not good."1.3 "87%
complained about the bathroom ." 4.8 "52% saidrooms were small ." 1.4 "86% thought they werepoorly maintained ." 1.3 "For 87%, therooms looked old ." 1.0 "Air conditioning was criticized by 90%." 1.1 "89%criticized the small bathroom ." 0.0 "100% hadproblems with the shower ." 0.0 "100% said thebathroom was dirty ." -
3.9 "Bad amenities."3.9 "61% thought the
building wasn't nice ." 2.0 "For 80%, thelobby entrance was sub-standard ." 2.0 "80% thought thefacilities needed updating ." -
3.2 "Horrible vibe."2.5 "75%
criticized the unstylish hotel ." 2.0 "For 80%, thelobby entrance was sub-standard ."
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9.4 "Terrific location."
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9.1 "World class service."
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5.3 "Average comfort."
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5.1 "Rooms are ok."
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3.9 "Bad amenities."3.9 "61% thought the
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3.4 "Vibe wasn't good."
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9.6 "Terrific location."
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9.0 "World class service."9.7 "97% found the
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6.4 "Breakfast is mediocre."
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5.9 "Average cleanliness."5.8 "Only 58% said
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5.0 "Rooms are ok."5.8 "Only 58% said
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3.4 "Vibe wasn't good."
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9.7 "Terrific location."
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9.2 "World class service."
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4.5 "Rooms are not good."
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9.7 "Terrific location."
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8.7 "Great service."
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4.8 "Not very clean."4.9 "51% said
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4.6 "Rooms are not good."4.9 "51% said
rooms were dirty ."
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10.0review from
We visit the University Center many times on busy Florida Gator football & basketball weekends and have never been disappointed! The hotel has been around for a long time, but they do an excellent job with upgrades - and nothing beats the location or the staff! They are the best!
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4.0review from
Booked for business trip, was centrally located. However, front desk staff was not friendly at check in. The clerk acted like I was an annoyance to her. Room was visually displeasing. Stains on the ceiling, bathroom too small and I was afraid to walk on the floor without shoes. Left early, will never go back.
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10.0review from
very nice reception, courteous an helpfull staff, very clean hotel an rooms. will stay there again when in town.
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2.0review from
Holiday Inn University Center takes you back in time to the $* hotel chain in New York State...the rooms are glued together with five different size tiles in the bath room. Have you ever seen a 1 inch groutting around the sink and tubs. The air conditioning...wall mounted in the early 1950. thank God I didn't subject my family to a regular room...we were treated to a upper class executive room on the 5th floor. When asked about breakfast the front desk personnel stated go out the front door hang a left. If you go another few feet you could eat at the McDonalds next door. Save your money...sleep in their parking lot.
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10.0review from
I have not stayed at a Holiday Inn in ages, and have avoided this one on my frequent trips to Gainesville due to the '3' rating it had. When it was among the last few hotels with rooms available last week, I decided to give it a try and was very happy with my stay. Free cookie on check in, several welcoming notes on arrival to the room. I was on the 6th floor where it was very quiet. The room was sparkling clean and smelled that way. No perfumed or stale room deodorizer scents. The soaps and other sundries were of high quality, and the bathroom was spacious. The only drawbacks were the following: it took 2-3 minutes for the water coming from the shower to warm up, so lots of water was wasted waiting for it to do so. The air conditioning unit was one of the loudest I have encountered, and its age did not fit with the modern feel of the room. I ordered room service as the prices were not unreasonable. However, I pretty much paid for what I got, which I suspected when they told me it would be ready in 15-20 minutes! The hot stuff (ribs) was obviously warmed in a microwave, and the cold stuff, a 'pineapple' cole slaw looked and tasted several days old, so I avoided finishing it. The broccoli was bright green and fresh though so that was my silver lining! Excluding those negatives, I would definitely stay again, though might choose a lower room
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10.0review from
room was clean an comfy, close to everything, shuttle service was realy excelent front desk people were friendly and helpful ,food in resturant was good but limited security was seen walking around often. would stay there again.
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10.0review from
The Inn has undergone renovations the past year or so, but even more impressive than its improved decor is the courteousness and professionalism exhibited by the entire staff. Everyone is very helpful and always greets you with a smile. We have even received assistance from the more than helpful General Manager when we inquired about a specific type of room. He personally ensured we received exactly what we requested. The location and fantastic new in-house restaurant are two more reasons why this is undoubtedly the best hotel in Gainesville, FL.
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4.0review from
The only thing good about this hotel is its location to the University of Florida and its dedicated staff. Otherwise, for a few dollars more stay at the Marriott hotels. The Holiday Inn University has seen better days, and a few coats of paint, and new carpet will not solve its problems. The hotel needs updating, just because your guest have limited choices in hotels in Gainesville is no reason to try to charge inflated prices. The rooms at this hotel should be more in the range of $ a night or less. Yet, they want about $. The Marriott down the road can come in at $ and it has more amenities. The cafe next to the hotel also needs an upgrade, but the staff there is friendly, courteous and young. Probably college students on a part-time job. I did not eat at the restaurant, just had a drink there. Also, though I saw cleaning products on the custodian's cart, the bathroom in my room smelled of urine and it was nauseating. I tried to freshen it up with mouthwash since I didn't have cleaners with me.
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10.0review from
I loved this hotel, the staff is so great, they go so far out of their way to make sure you are happy with you room and enjoying your stay with them. Hotel has been remodeled and looks great. The employees treated me like their long lost cousin from the guy that cleaned the lobby every day to the maid that cleaned my room to the security dude that was there everytime I left the building. I will be staying here everytime I go to Gainesville. Go Gators
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2.0review from
I have stayed here twice for school, but won't stay again. The rooms smell (My first the bed had a terrible odor). They renovated the rooms, but they are still dirty. The proximity to UF is great, but the neighborhood is suspect. I don't feel good about leaving my car there overnight.
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10.0review from
April 4, 2007 - Gainesville, Florida: I just checked out of the Holiday Inn - University Center located just across the street from the University of Florida. I travel 5-days a week. This hotel was comfortable, clean; the staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is just finishing up a major renovation. The room was NEW, fully renovated and very clean. The location was perfect, right across the street from the University of Florida. Great price! I will have to send my Travel Agent a gift for booking me here. I will be back for the Football games! Go Gators!
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10.0review from
We visit the University Center many times on busy Florida Gator football & basketball weekends and have never been disappointed! The hotel has been around for a long time, but they do an excellent job with upgrades - and nothing beats the location or the staff! They are the best!
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10.0review from
very nice reception, courteous an helpfull staff, very clean hotel an rooms. will stay there again when in town.
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10.0review from
I have not stayed at a Holiday Inn in ages, and have avoided this one on my frequent trips to Gainesville due to the '3' rating it had. When it was among the last few hotels with rooms available last week, I decided to give it a try and was very happy with my stay. Free cookie on check in, several welcoming notes on arrival to the room. I was on the 6th floor where it was very quiet. The room was sparkling clean and smelled that way. No perfumed or stale room deodorizer scents. The soaps and other sundries were of high quality, and the bathroom was spacious. The only drawbacks were the following: it took 2-3 minutes for the water coming from the shower to warm up, so lots of water was wasted waiting for it to do so. The air conditioning unit was one of the loudest I have encountered, and its age did not fit with the modern feel of the room. I ordered room service as the prices were not unreasonable. However, I pretty much paid for what I got, which I suspected when they told me it would be ready in 15-20 minutes! The hot stuff (ribs) was obviously warmed in a microwave, and the cold stuff, a 'pineapple' cole slaw looked and tasted several days old, so I avoided finishing it. The broccoli was bright green and fresh though so that was my silver lining! Excluding those negatives, I would definitely stay again, though might choose a lower room
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10.0review from
room was clean an comfy, close to everything, shuttle service was realy excelent front desk people were friendly and helpful ,food in resturant was good but limited security was seen walking around often. would stay there again.
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10.0review from
The Inn has undergone renovations the past year or so, but even more impressive than its improved decor is the courteousness and professionalism exhibited by the entire staff. Everyone is very helpful and always greets you with a smile. We have even received assistance from the more than helpful General Manager when we inquired about a specific type of room. He personally ensured we received exactly what we requested. The location and fantastic new in-house restaurant are two more reasons why this is undoubtedly the best hotel in Gainesville, FL.
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10.0review from
I loved this hotel, the staff is so great, they go so far out of their way to make sure you are happy with you room and enjoying your stay with them. Hotel has been remodeled and looks great. The employees treated me like their long lost cousin from the guy that cleaned the lobby every day to the maid that cleaned my room to the security dude that was there everytime I left the building. I will be staying here everytime I go to Gainesville. Go Gators
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10.0review from
April 4, 2007 - Gainesville, Florida: I just checked out of the Holiday Inn - University Center located just across the street from the University of Florida. I travel 5-days a week. This hotel was comfortable, clean; the staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is just finishing up a major renovation. The room was NEW, fully renovated and very clean. The location was perfect, right across the street from the University of Florida. Great price! I will have to send my Travel Agent a gift for booking me here. I will be back for the Football games! Go Gators!
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4.0review from
Booked for business trip, was centrally located. However, front desk staff was not friendly at check in. The clerk acted like I was an annoyance to her. Room was visually displeasing. Stains on the ceiling, bathroom too small and I was afraid to walk on the floor without shoes. Left early, will never go back.
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2.0review from
Holiday Inn University Center takes you back in time to the $* hotel chain in New York State...the rooms are glued together with five different size tiles in the bath room. Have you ever seen a 1 inch groutting around the sink and tubs. The air conditioning...wall mounted in the early 1950. thank God I didn't subject my family to a regular room...we were treated to a upper class executive room on the 5th floor. When asked about breakfast the front desk personnel stated go out the front door hang a left. If you go another few feet you could eat at the McDonalds next door. Save your money...sleep in their parking lot.
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4.0review from
The only thing good about this hotel is its location to the University of Florida and its dedicated staff. Otherwise, for a few dollars more stay at the Marriott hotels. The Holiday Inn University has seen better days, and a few coats of paint, and new carpet will not solve its problems. The hotel needs updating, just because your guest have limited choices in hotels in Gainesville is no reason to try to charge inflated prices. The rooms at this hotel should be more in the range of $ a night or less. Yet, they want about $. The Marriott down the road can come in at $ and it has more amenities. The cafe next to the hotel also needs an upgrade, but the staff there is friendly, courteous and young. Probably college students on a part-time job. I did not eat at the restaurant, just had a drink there. Also, though I saw cleaning products on the custodian's cart, the bathroom in my room smelled of urine and it was nauseating. I tried to freshen it up with mouthwash since I didn't have cleaners with me.
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2.0review from
I have stayed here twice for school, but won't stay again. The rooms smell (My first the bed had a terrible odor). They renovated the rooms, but they are still dirty. The proximity to UF is great, but the neighborhood is suspect. I don't feel good about leaving my car there overnight.
