Jacksonville, Florida Park & Cruise Hotels

Jacksonville, Florida is filled with cultural events. There is always something happening in the way of celebrations and festivals. Whether you're into adventure and sports or the great outdoors, this historic coastal city has a lot to offer. Enjoy the fresh and salt water fishing off the Atlantic coast, navigate through some incredible biking trails, or bird watch on Florida's Bird Trail Sites. Even if you're visiting for one night to take a cruise from the Jacksonville Port Authority, there is a unique experience awaiting you.

Best Western Jacksonville Airport

This 112-room hotel is two miles from the Jacksonville Airport. There are two types of rooms available: The standard king room features a king bed; and the standard double provides two double beds.

All rooms come with wireless high-speed Internet access, cable TV, a Nintendo, free local calls (under 30 minutes), a microwave and refrigerator, a work desk and chair, and complimentary weekday newspapers.

Best Western also offers a Park and Cruise Package that includes overnight accommodations, complimentary parking for up to five days, a free shuttle to and from the cruise port for two people, and a free hot breakfast.

Best Western Jacksonville Airport
1170 Airport Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(866) 865-9560
bwjax.net

Jacksonville Plaza Hotel and Suites

Accommodations at Jacksonville Plaza Hotel and Suites include a mini refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, your choice of a queen or double room, high-speed Internet service, cable TV as well as a work desk and chair.

Featuring 100 spacious guest rooms, the Plaza also offers a park and cruise package. If you stay for a minimum of one night, you can park your car free for up to seven nights. After the seventh night, there is a $3 per day charge. Shuttle service is provided to the cruise port for $18 per person round trip (as of December 2009).

Jacksonville Plaza Hotel & Suites
14585 Duval Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 741-1133
jacksonvilleplazahotel.com

Howard Johnson Inn & Suites

Howard Johnson Inn & Suites is centrally located, giving easy access to downtown Jacksonville, shopping and restaurants. This family-owned hotel offers an array of amenities including a deluxe continental breakfast, a fitness room, free wireless Internet service, a microwave and refrigerator. It's also pet friendly.

A park and cruise package is available for $89 (as of December 2009), which includes a one-night stay, free parking for the duration of your cruise, and free round-trip transportation to and from the cruise port. The price listed is for two adults (add $5 for each additional person).

Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
4300 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(800) 446-4656
hojojacksonville.com

Resources

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Article Written By Stacey Price

Stacey Price started writing for various websites in December 2009. She has an associate degree in public health administration from South Eastern University. She has spent many years working in a hospital setting in the human resource field. She also writes about travel, parenting and beauty/personal care, drawing from more than seven years experience as a licensed cosmetologist.

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