Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Ctr

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!

very nice reception, courteous an helpfull staff, very clean hotel an rooms. will stay there again when in town.

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

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.

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.

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