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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville by IHG

Contemporary hotel in Gainesville, TX offering free breakfast, indoor pool, sauna, gym, and LGBTQ+ friendly stay, near Amtrak station and North Central Texas College.

320 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240, United States View on map
7.2/10
Good Based on 690 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with attentive service

Recent guests appreciate the clean rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location, while noting some minor issues with room humidity and dated features. Ideal for business or leisure stays near Gainesville attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and comfortable rooms with quiet surroundings
  • Friendly, professional, and accommodating staff
  • Complimentary breakfast rated as good and satisfying
  • Convenient location near the interstate and local amenities
  • Reasonable pricing for the quality offered

Worth knowing

  • Some guests reported initial room humidity that persisted overnight
  • Minor dated in-room features such as TVs have been noted
  • Hallway temperature can feel warm, but does not impact room comfort
  • Occasional mix-up with toiletries was mentioned by a guest
  • Early check-in assistance available, especially helpful for guests with accessibility needs

Best for

  • Business travelers seeking convenience and support
  • Visitors attending nearby colleges or events in Gainesville
  • Guests valuing friendly service and good breakfast offerings
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers looking for welcoming accommodations
  • Those wanting easy access to local casinos and transport hubs
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About this property

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville by IHG offers contemporary accommodations featuring amenities such as an indoor pool, sauna, and gym. Guests benefit from complimentary breakfast, WiFi, and parking, making it a convenient choice for both business and leisure travelers. The property also serves as a conference center and wedding venue, catering to a variety of event needs.

Situated at 320 I-35 in Gainesville, Texas, this hotel is located close to key points of interest including the Amtrak station, North Central Texas College, and WinStar World Casino. Its proximity to the interstate allows for easy access, which is appreciated by guests traveling for work or visiting the area. Check-in starts at 3 PM with check-out by noon, providing a standard schedule for arrivals and departures.

Guest reviews reflect a largely positive experience, highlighting clean rooms, friendly and professional staff, and good value. Some comments mention minor issues such as room humidity or dated amenities, showing that while comfortable overall, there is room for improvement in certain areas. The hotel’s atmosphere is LGBTQ+ friendly, supporting an inclusive environment for all visitors.

Nearby lodging options range from budget motels to mid-range hotels, placing this property in a competitive setting with alternatives like Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville not far away. The combination of its facilities and location makes it suitable for visitors seeking practical accommodations near Gainesville’s key venues and transit points.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Airport shuttle
Hot tub
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Restaurant
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

ME
Mark Edens Apr 01, 2026
10

People are professional and courteous. The room and facility were very clean. Very reasonable price wise.

PB
Pamela Berry Mar 13, 2026
10

We arrived early I had two handicap person's and the staff had the rooms ready very shortly. Staff is amazing.

TA
Thomas Aguirre Feb 21, 2026
8.0

HONEST REVIEW!! I PROMISE! This was a work trip. Didn’t know how long I needed to stay so I called and spoke to Jonathan who was super helpful through my whole stay and answered all my questions. The hotel is nice. No issues. I stayed on the 2nd floor. Yes, the hallway is warm for some reason but I’m not staying in the hallway so, not a big deal. THE ROOM: the room is nice. Has some minor “dated” tvs and a blue wall for some reason but again. Not a big deal. The room was cold and I was able to adjust the room temp using the thermostat normally. The lamp by the bed has 2 power outlets on it and one of them looked like it had glue coming out behind it. Quick fix maybe? But the outlet worked and honestly. This won’t start a fire so no need to freak out NOT A BIG DEAL. The restroom was nice. And updated actually. My water was hot when I showered and all soaps and shampoos and conditioners were full. No complaints there. BREAKFAST: The breakfast was good. The coffee is actually really good. Wish it dispensed more but I think that’s just how the machine works. Idk why people on here are saying the breakfast is bland. It’s not. I went to Rib crib, McDonald’s, and Panda Express during my stay here and those places were all crap. I would take the hotel breakfast over that any day. So far. The hotel breakfast was the best food I had since I’ve been in Gainesville IM BEING COMPLETELY SERIOUS. I gave this hotel a 4 star because though my room was fine and had very very minor issues, the hotel as a whole could do well with a little bit of a face lift. Like starting with replacing the 2nd floor button on the elevator that has a crack on it. Again, super minor but it would make the hotel seem more taken care of. CONCLUSION Would I stay here again? Yes Would I recommend this hotel to someone? I would but I would tell them to don’t be so crucial on the small things. The Hotel does its job. They provide good customer service, a tasteful breakfast with good coffee, a hot shower with clean bed and sheets with no bed bugs. What more do you want from a hotel? Book a room and quit being so crucial on the small things.

JG
Janyth Glendening Feb 16, 2026
8.0

Overall was ok. Room was very humid when I first walked in and felt that way through my overnight stay. The provided soap in the shower was very nice, but seems that staff had mixed up the conditioner with some soap so I ended up shampooing my hair three times. That was the only down side however as breakfast was wonderful and the beds comfortable as well.

MH
Marilyn Harris Jan 22, 2026
10

The rooms was nice and comfortable the staff was nice and friendly and helpful the complimentary breakfast what's good all in all we had a very nice stayI would visit again

JN
James Norris Jan 11, 2026
10

Friendly staff, nice rooms, in a great location. I've stayed here a few times already, no complaints.

MH
Mike Houston Jan 08, 2026
10

Easy in and out next to the interstate. The room was clean and comfortable. We were right across from the elevator and never heard any noise from the hallway.

SB
Stephen Bello Jan 02, 2026
10

We recently stayed at the Holiday Inn. In Gainesville, Texas and it was a absolutely excellent experience. All the way around from the room to the breakfast, to the staff, to the comfort to the quietness of the hotel, everything was so so good. And we are very appreciative of that, and what We want to say thank you to all the staff. Members that we ran into or talked to at the hotel itself.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville by IHG

Gainesville, Texas, USA

This modern hotel is 0.7 miles from the Amtrak station, 1 mile from North Central Texas College and 11 miles from the WinStar World Casino.

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