Jacksonville hotel?

[alexney]

Can anyone offer any suggestions on hotels near the Jacksonville port? I have heard that some hotels offer a cruise/park package.

[KroozFoolz]

Holiday Inn Express Blount Island is the closest to the port, but there is not a lot close by.

 

We have cruised from Jacksonville three times and have stayed the night before near the airport (Clarion twice and Microtel once - all good stays - ask for a tower room at the Clarion) - we drove our car and didn't need to make any last minute purchases. There is a shopping center (with a Walmart) between the airport and the cruiseport.

There are quite a few hotels (most near the airport) that offer a cruise package with shuttles included.

Check these out - http://www.visitjacksonville.com/packages/

Another suggestion I would give you: if you have a "favorite chain" that you enjoy staying at (and perhaps earn rewards for doing so), check to see if they have a location near the Jacksonville airport that might offer the parking/shuttle services as well. You might also try Hotwire or Priceline for a good deal.

I feel pretty sure you will be able to find a place that offers what you want. Enjoy your cruise on Fascination!

[jolyn928]

Back in 2005, we stayed at the Holiday Inn airport. It was very easy to find off 95, and offered the park and cruise package. I think it was $110 at the time and includes secured parking and R/T transfers to the port :) We were very pleased with the hotel itself!

[tburtz]

Although I have no experience with any of the JAX hotels, I did shop for a rooom for my cruise in September. I've found that if there's only two ppl it a good deal to stay @ the cruise & park or if you plan to fly in also but be aware only a couple offer round trip transfers, it's mostly just to the port & you have to arrange your own transportation back. Also there's an additional charge if you have more than 2 in your room in most cases. I don't know if this is strictly enforced. Some do offer a free breakfast though. We ended up booking our hotel on Priceline, we were able to pick the area we needed and got a great deal ($40 less than the going rate) because you name your own price. We've used Hotwire many times in the past & have found that to be a great deal as well.

 

Looks like you're cruising in just a few days, have a great time & don't forget to post a review!

[crewsweeper]

Go to the Florida Departures board here. There are several threads with recs and reviews and information. Most of the hotels are by the airport. Some have Park N Crusie pacjkages but you'll need to book your shuttle to the port, about 20-25 minutes away.

[martinchem]

I'll be looking too, thanks everybody.

[2girlsnlovefl]

hi there i live in jacksonville and i can tell you there are very few hotels i would suggest doing the name your price thing and just going for your cheapest option

[abw2005]

I am booked on the Fascination in July and booked the Hampton Inn by the airport - they offered transportation to/from the airport and cruise port and I think it was right around $115.

[tikichic11]

I'm in Jax and there is a Hampton Inn off Monument Rd that is about 10-15 min away and there is shopping and restaurants around there as well.

[tearsinheaven213]

I have a question for you about Hotwire or Hotline -- why can't you select the hotel you want to stay at -- and then give your bid? I am new to this, I went on line and they gave me good rates, but said they couldn't give you the name of the hotel until after you bid/paid for it. Is that the way this is handled? Never heard of that before. I am checking all the 'reviews' too at specific hotels and certainly don't want to have to take one with a bad review just b/c my bid was low -- can anyone answer this for me? or let me know if I am doing something wrong? thanks!