Whether you are visiting Jacksonville, Florida, for its golf courses, miles of beaches or its art museums, choosing the right hotel can make all the difference in whether your trip is a success. A hotel can be more than a place to rest your head at night, consider a hotel that encourages guests to meet one another while sipping a beverage or nibbling on an appetizer.
Relax at the Embassy Suites, just a quarter mile from Interstate 95 on Baymeadows Road. This hotel offers two-room suites with one king or two double beds, MP3 clock radio, cable television, coffeemaker, high-speed Internet, microwave and a small refrigerator. Work out in the fitness room or take a swim in the indoor pool. Pets weighing no more than 25 pounds are allowed and there is non-refundable fee of $50.
Start your day with a free made-to-order breakfast and then explore Jacksonville. The hotel is near the Museum of Science & History and the Jacksonville Zoo. Return to the hotel for the nightly "Manager's Reception" and meet fellow guests while enjoying snacks and cold drinks. The nearby restaurant, Omaha Steaks, offers lunch and dinner options which can be delivered to your room.
Embassy Suites
9300 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-731-3555
embassysuites1.hilton.com
Unwind at the Staybridge Suites, conveniently located near the University of North Florida on Touchton Road. The hotel offers suites with cable television with DVD player, free high-speed Internet and fully-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and stove. You can work out in the fitness center, swim in the outdoor pool or make your dinner on one of the barbecue grills. Guests can also use the complimentary laundry facilities. Pets that weigh less than 80 pounds may join you, but you must provide vaccination record and sign a pet agreement at check-in. There is a fee of $20 each night.
Greet the day with a free breakfast and grab lunch or dinner at two nearby options, Mitchell's Fish Market and Copelands restaurant. Have some family fun at the Adventure Landing Waterpark or try one of the many area golf courses. Meet fellow guests and take part in the "Sundowner Receptions" which includes complimentary light dinner with wine and beer Tuesday through Thursday nights.
Staybridge Suites
8511 Touchton Road
Jacksonville FL 32216
904-253-7120
ichotelsgroup.com
Spend a night at the new Sheraton Hotel on Deerwood Park Boulevard. The hotel offers guest rooms with flat-screen television, coffeemaker, high-speed Internet access for a daily fee and deluxe bath products. Unwind in the heated indoor pool or exercise in the fitness center. Pets that weigh less than 80 pounds are welcome to join you, but you must sign a liability waiver upon check-in.
Grab a meal anytime of day at the on-site restaurant, Shula's 347 Grill. Explore the local attractions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and the city's many beaches. The hotel offers many perks for its Sheraton Club members, like free breakfast and an afternoon reception with other club members in the Club Lounge. Club members can enjoy appetizers, drinks and get to know fellow guests.
Sheraton Hotel
10605 Deerwood Park Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-564-4772
starwoodhotels.com
