About Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jacksonville-Blount Island, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Blount Island hotel is a hotel just off Interstate 295 that lies in close proximity to St. Johns River. Downtown Jacksonville is only a ten mile drive away.
Guest rooms at this location supply entertainment options that include flatscreen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. Premium cable channels are also supplied. Additionally, each room offers a minifridge and microwave. Suites add kitchenettes and pull-out sofas.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Blount Island hotel offers 644 sq. ft. of meeting room that accommodates as many as 30 people. Additional amenities include a fitness center, complimentary parking, and an outdoor pool. Also, children under 19 stay free when accompanied by an adult.
There is a daily free breakfast option. Additional meals can be enjoyed at the nearby, off-site 3 Lions Pub & Grill.
Jacksonville International Airport is only eleven miles away. Other nearby attractions include Jacksonville Zoo, River City Marketplace, Anheuser Busch Brewery, and Kinsley Plantation.
Positive Reviews
positive:
A great breakfast service.
Guests mention that the breakfast service at this
hotel is amazing. From bagels and yogurt to cereals and pastries, there is
something for every craving. There is a variety of food items to choose from,
including some low calorie options. There is also fresh coffee and tea
available every morning
positive:
Helpful staff, friendly team.
Guests state that the staff at this hotel is very friendly and helpful. They will go out of their way to help guests with any concerns or requests they have. They offer a warm welcome to all guests. They also offer suggestions where to dine if you want to go off property.
positive:
A convenient location.
Guests state that this hotel is located in a good area. It is close to major attractions such as Hugenout Memorial Park and the Jacksonville Zoo. It also have fast food and regular restaurants within steps from the property. There are major transit links nearby for easy access around the area.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Rooms in need of a makeover.
Guests mention that the rooms are old and outdated. They state that the furnishings, linens, the carpets and the linens are old and musty and are in need of a change. They believe that this hotel is in need of a makeover on many levels.
negative:
A smokey situation.
Guests report that there non-smoking room smelled of smoke during their stay at this hotel. They were disgusted that the staff did not lay down any laws when coming across the smokey smell of the room during the housekeeping cleaning process before they arrived.
negative:
Problems with phone customer service.
Guests mention that while the staff at the front desk were friendly and entertaining at this property, there were issues with the customer service skills when booking the stay over the phone. These guests felt ignored and unwelcome before they even arrived yet.