La Quinta Inn
The value-focused La Quinta Inn chain has five pet-friendly locations in the Jacksonville area--near the airport, near the beaches, in Orange Park, in Mandarin and on the heavily commercial and industrial Baymeadows Road. The La Quinta chain allows cats and dogs that weigh as much as 50 pounds and does not charge a pet fee. All locations offer complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access and swimming pools. Guest rooms are simple but functional and include coffee makers.
La Quinta Inns
http://laquinta.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Jacksonville Butler Boulevard
4686 Lenoir Ave. South
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-0703
La Quinta Inn Jacksonville Airport North
812 Dunn Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 751-6960
La Quinta Inn Jacksonville Baymeadows
8255 Dix Ellis Trail
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 731-9940
La Quinta Inn & Suites Jacksonville Mandarin
3199 Hartley Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 268-9999
La Quinta Inn Jacksonville Orange Park
8555 Blanding Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 778-9539
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville on the St. John's River, the Omni is a luxury hotel that welcomes pets under 25 pounds for a one-time, non-refundable pet fee. This four-diamond property is close to popular downtown attractions, including the Jacksonville Landing, All-Tel Stadium and the Times-Union Center for Performing Arts. Guest rooms are large and equipped with work stations, wireless Internet access (for a fee) and luxury bath amenities and linens. There is a heated outdoor pool, 24-hour workout area and restaurants on site. The hotel partners with the First Coast of Golf to arrange tee times at area courses.
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
245 Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 355-6664
http://omnihotels.com
Red Roof Inn
The budget Red Roof Inn chain has three pet-friendly locations in Jacksonville--near the airport, in Orange Park and off Butler Boulevard, a major artery. The hotels welcome pets up to 80 pounds and do not charge an additional pet fee. All locations have outdoor pools, wireless Internet access and are within a half-hour of the Jacksonville International Airport. Guest rooms are simple, yet contemporary and many include work stations with ergonomically correct chairs.
Red Roof Inn
http://redroof.com
Red Roof Inn Jacksonville Airport
14701 Airport Entrance Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 741-4488
Red Roof Inn Orange Park
6099 Youngerman Circle
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-1000
Red Roof Inn JTB Southpoint
6969 Lenoir Ave. East
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1006
About The Author
J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
