Jacksonville "proper" is limited in nice hotels, but this is a very nice location and nicer than most Sheratons (SPG property). There's also a little lake behind the property that adds some kind of view from their bar/restaurant.
The restaurant is actually very good. It's kind of a bar/restaurant area. Full bar, tends to get a little noisy at night. The bartenders aren't rude, just not interested. It's really a business hotel, so it closes early. The restaurant food is good - fresh, great waitstaff. American menu. However, note: for breakfast, they have a buffet that's a little pricey - around $16 with tip. You can get a menu and just get eggs, bacon, toast, etc...for a little less $$, but it's not obvious. You also have to fairly aggressively ask for any drink other than coffee or juice. Room service is available, too, which is nice.
The rooms are really nice: clean, roomy, and we had a view of the lake/pond. I keep looking for gators (there's a sign there that says they could be there), but I have yet to see one other than at the zoo! The rooms also have a great, very large work desk that has all the plugs you need. WiFi signal is very good, too. It was a little noisy as I think they were doing outside repairs, and we were next to the housekeeping room.
There's a heated indoor pool, too. Very clean. Also a nice, small gym with a couple of treadmills and free weights.
In the lobby, there's a great kiosk of large-monitor computers free to use as a guest, with a printer for work/boarding passes, etc...there was never a line to use them, so we actually used them to look up places to visit while there.
Staff is VERY friendly and helpful. Overall, great hotel.
Room Tip: Ask for high floor (away from bar), and away from end of hall where housekeeping staff keeps supplie...
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25 January 2012
Dear D Dawn K,
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our hotel and your kind comments about our staff and product. It is obvious the helpful votes you get from other travelers and readers are earned.
As I have said on other occasions it is my team that makes the difference here at our hotel and again I appreciate your kind comments about them. All of us are looking forward to being of service to you again in the future.
Warm Regards,
Ray
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