Located only 361 feet from the University of Florida and the Innovation District this Gainesville hotel features a rooftop pool with a surrounding sun terrace. Complimentary inroom WiFi access is provided. A cable TV with premium channels and a desk are featured in each Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Center room. Coffee-making facilities a microwave and a small refrigerator are also included. A business center room service and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. An on-site fitness center is available complimentary and the Gainesville hotel also offers guests access to a nearby fitness facility for a surcharge. Located on site Piesanos Pints and Pies serves Italian cuisines including stone-fire pizzas. Guests can also enjoy a rotating offering of 40 craft beers. The Florida Museum of Natural History is 0.9 mi from the Holiday Inn hotel while Hippodrome State Theater is 1 mi away. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a 3 minutes' drive from the property.