Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena is centrally located in downtown Jacksonville and hosts special events ranging from concerts to sporting exhibitions. Constructed in 2003, the arena is also home to the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame. Past events held at the arena include the 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and the NFL Superbowl Concert Series. There are several hotels very close to the arena for a quick commute to and from your event.
Located just over a mile from the arena, the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is a convenient location for visitors. Situated along the St. Johns River, the Hyatt has more than 960 guest rooms, each of which features an over-size work desk, stereo system with a docking station for MP3 players, cable television and video on demand. For its guests' convenience, the property also provides a 24-hour business center, a gift shop and meeting and exhibition space.
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-588-1234
hyatt.com
The Omni Jacksonville Hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. The hotel boasts having "Jacksonville's largest guest rooms" and offers a range of amenities, including a heated rooftop pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Each of the Omni's 354 guest rooms has bathrobes, a hair dryer, iron and ironing board, coffeemaker, mini bar and executive desk.
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
245 Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-355-6644
omnihotels.com
Located along the St. Johns River about two miles from the arena, the 10-story Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront has nearly 300 non-smoking guest rooms. Each room has a walk-out balcony, free high-speed wireless Internet, full-size iron and ironing board, closets and more. The Crowne Plaza also has more than 12,000 square feet of conference space for special events.
Crown Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront
1201 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-398-8800
cpjacksonville.com
