Jacksonville Hotels??

[smidgen21]

We are staying 1 night in Jax prior to WDW (visiting family). Can anyone recommend a hotel? BTW they live near Herlong airport (103 St and 295). I don't know anything about Jax, or what parts are "safe".

 

[tessieg]

I'd stay at a hotel in the southside/mandarin area. 103rd st area is not very safe anymore--I grew up there but things have unfortunately changed a lot since then. Another choice I'd recommend is Country Inn and Suites at Blanding and 295. That is close to your relatives but in a better area, is an inside corridor hotel, and is right by the highway so you can get an easy start to Orlando.
Hope this helps!
Tessie

 

[BuzzBiteyear]

Two summers ago, while traveling from my brother's place in Charleston, SC to WDW, we stayed the night in Jacksonville. I have a Marriott Rewards card, and had the points to stay for free, and picked a Fairfield Inn, because it was the lowest point value.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/jaxbb-fairfield-inn-and-suites-jacksonville-butler-boulevard/


We couldn't believe it when we got to our room. We both thought it was one of the nicest rooms we've ever stayed in. Was pretty easy on/off I-95.

The thing we noticed was the number of businessmen/women at this hotel. It was pretty much brand new when we stayed there, and I think the word had gotten out to business travelers about it already.