Crowne Plaza
The Crowne Plaza has a prime location on Jacksonville's Riverplace Boulevard overlooking the St. Johns River. The 10 stories offer great views of the city and the river, and each room features a television and CD player; your choice of down, foam or feather pillows; a balcony; and upgraded bathroom amenities. The fitness center is open 24 hours, the outdoor pool is heated, and you can enjoy steak at the Ruth's Chris restaurant on-site. The historic Hyde Park Golf Club, built in 1925, is less than 10 minutes away from the Crowne Plaza and gives you the opportunity to play on the same greens as legends like Sam Snead and Babe Zaharias.
Crowne Plaza
1201 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 398-8800
cpjacksonville.com
Hyde Park Golf Club
6439 Hyde Grove Ave.
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
(904) 786-5410
hydeparkgolfclub.com
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
Nothing caps a fine day of golfing in Jacksonville like coming back to the heated outdoor pool on the roof at the Omni for a relaxing swim. Deluxe guest rooms have 362 square feet of space, executive king rooms have 450 square feet, and the presidential suites have 1,568 square feet. All rooms come with plush robes for you to relax in, refreshment centers already stocked, and your choice of foam or feather pillows. Rooms also feature a 25-inch TV and wireless Internet service. The fitness center looks out over the pool and is open 24 hours a day; for an extra fee you can have access to the YMCA, which has Nautilus equipment and offers aerobics classes. The Jacksonville University Golf Course is less than five miles away from the Omni and presents a challenge to those who hate seeing a bunker around every hole.
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
245 Water St.
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 355-6664
omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Jacksonville.aspx
Jacksonville University Golf Course
2800 University Blvd N.
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
(904) 744-3950
Embassy Suites Bay Meadow
This all-suite hotel is centrally located around many of Jacksonville's attractions, including Jacksonville Landing and Alltel Stadium. Each suite is equipped with two TV sets, a microwave, a mini-fridge and a living area. Amenities include high-speed wireless Internet service, a fitness room, an indoor pool and a whirlpool. On-site dining includes a breakfast cooked to order and an Omaha Steakhouse restaurant. Less than 10 miles from Embassy Suites, you'll find the BayMeadows Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course redesigned by Mark McCumber in 1991.
Embassy Suites
9300 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
(904) 731-3555
embassysuites.com
Baymeadows Golf Club
7981 Baymeadows Circle W.
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
(904) 731-5701
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