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Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property
Downtown Pensacola's perfect retreat combines relaxation with convenience, offering an outdoor pool and spa tub just steps from local attractions

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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with blue and orange chairs, and a modern interior design. - Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG (Pensacola)
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar. - Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG (Pensacola)
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple parking spaces. - Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG (Pensacola)
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Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area is centrally located, offering cooked-to-order meals at the U-Turn Bar and Kitchen. Enjoy the outdoor pool, spa tub, free WiFi, gym, and business center after exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a sofa, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a desk lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a carpet with a geometric pattern.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a sofa, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Pensacola, Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG is in the city center and near the beach. AMC Bayou 15 and Vinyl Music Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Crystal Ice Company Building and The Old Quina House Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider Marcus Pointe Baptist Church and Handlebar. Visit our Pensacola travel guide
Map
7813 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL, 32514

What's nearby

  • A shopping center with Burlington and JCPenney stores.
    University Town Plaza
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A shopping center with Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, and Old Navy stores.
    Cordova Mall
    7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • A modern building with large windows and a stone facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a brick building in the background.
    University of West Florida
    9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Four U.S. Navy aircraft inside a building with a glass ceiling.
    Pensacola Naval Air Station
    21 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Grizzly Axes
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station
    9 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    10 min walk
  • Whataburger
    18 min walk
  • Bubba's 33
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Restaurants on site

  • U-Turn Bar and Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,905 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Pensacola, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of West Florida Hospital and University Town Plaza. Baptist Medical Group - Nine Mile and University of West Florida are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quick checkin,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was very fresh with a wide variety of foods to choose from. I was actually surprised at the quantity and the quality of the breakfast offerings. The entire Holiday Inn staff were very friendly and cordial.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Holiday Inn absolutely blew me away and beyond exceeded my expectations. Helpful and friendly front desk staff, clean property, absolutely stunning room with lots of space, top notch room cleaning and great breakfast. Truly a breath of fresh air after staying at so many subpar hotels. Keep up the great work!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the minute we walked in we knew we made a great choice reserving our stay here! I would book again for my next family trip. From the rooms being clean to staff being helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean! There was also a pool that was also very clean as well. The staff were also very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect in every way. Location great!!. Hotel was kept up very nice & clean. Hotel staff was extremly kind & helpful. I will def stay here again!!! Thanks for the great hospitality from everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was super clean and spacious. However, our experience at the bar was not so great. The bar tender said it was his second night and he had no idea what was going on or what to do. I feel like he needed a bit more training.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice place to stay. Very nice staff, clean room and great breakfast food.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MISTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice property, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as a decent stay. Fair warning we walked into a room that was vaped in and terribly hidden by a horrible air freshener. I told the front desk, I wanted to make sure we weren’t charged for it. Pretty easy going staff. Clean, room had a little mold in it which we felt when we woke up. Quiet though if you’re traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff & good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“Great stay! The hotel was very clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and check-in was quick and easy. The room was comfortable and quiet, which made it easy to relax after a long day. Breakfast had good options and everything was well organized. I would definitely stay here again.”
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was friendly. Breakfast is way overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a restaurant on site was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price was very good compared to the other locations- especially downtown Pensacola. Location is convenient to the interstate, malls, beaches, and hospitals. But very high traffic area with a great desl of noise. Breakfast is not free.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaquita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great friendly service and quietness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and attentive. Room clean and orderly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The front desk very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Room was clean and staff was friendly. I was disappointed that it is implied that this is "close" to white sand beaches when in reality it was about at least a 20 min drive. Also, there is a 10.99 additional charge for a breakfast that should have been complementary in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026