Jacksonville, Florida, attracts thousands of tourists every year who are planning on departing from its local sea port via cruise ship. Before you head off to exotic destinations such as the Caribbean, you can start your vacation early in the city. Explore a historic old town area, charter a fishing boat or enjoy a number of local parks and trails. Several hotels offer park and cruise packages that allow you to have a place to stay before and/or after the cruise, shuttle service to the port and a safe place to park while you on the sea.
Best Western Jacksonville Airport offers more than 100 guest rooms located just five minutes from the Jacksonville Airport. Each spacious room offers amenities that include a large television with cable programming and HBO, phone with voice mail access, video game system, microwave and compact refrigerator. Property amenities features a business center, fitness studio, outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A park and cruise package includes an overnight stay, free parking for up to five days and a free shuttle to and from the cruise port.
Best Western Jacksonville Airport
1170 Airport Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
866-865-9560
bwjax.net
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites offers a several amenities designed for convenience and comfort and is located near downtown Jacksonville, where there are numerous shops and dining options. Each room is outfitted with a television with on-demand and cable programming, microwave oven, compact refrigeratpr, desk and seating area. As of June, 2009, the hotel offers an $89 park and cruise package that includes accommodations for one night, free parking based on the length of your cruise and shuttle service to and from the port.
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
4300 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
800-446-4656
hojojacksonville.com
The Jacksonville Plaza Hotel & Suites offers 100 rooms and suites and is located in the heart of Jacksonville. Each room and suite offers a choice of bed sizes, television with cable access, high-speed Internet access, work desk and compact refrigerator. Property amenities include a pond-side area for picnicking and relaxing, large exercise room, business center and lounge area, where a free breakfast is offered daily. The hotel offers shuttle service to the port and seven days of free parking if you stay for a minimum of one night.
Jacksonville Plaza Hotel & Suites
14585 Duval Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-741-1133
jacksonvilleplazahotel.com
