Hotel Information
Official Conference Hotel:
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Official Hotel of the SMH 2017 Annual Meeting
- Conference activities will take place in the hotel’s conference space
- 4-star hotel
- Free Wi-fi, fitness center, outdoor pool and beautiful waterfront views
- Phone Number: (904) 588-1234
- Website: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SMHAnnualMeeting2017
Alternative Hotels (No Discounted Conference Rate Available)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
- 4-star hotel
- Directly across St. John’s River from Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
- Less than a mile from Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
- Phone Number: (904) 398-8800
- Website: http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-jacksonville-riverfront-JAXJRDT/index.html
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
245 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- 4-star hotel
- Less than a mile from Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
- Phone Number: (904) 355-6664
- Website: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/jacksonville
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
1331 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32207
- 3-star hotel
- Approximately a mile from Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
- Features a fitness center, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a close walk to Jacksonville’s Museum of Science and History
- Phone Number: (904) 396-7770
- Website: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/hampton-inn-jacksonville-downtown-i-95-JAXDTHX/index.html
Transportation
Transportation to Jacksonville, Florida
Airports:
Jacksonville Florida is served by one main airport, Jacksonville International Airport, located north of Downtown Jacksonville at 2400 Yankee Clipper Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218. This airport is served by taxi, public bus, and van, including SuperShuttle.
- SuperShuttle provides door-to-door van transportation to and from airports and hotels.
- SMH 2017 Annual Meeting attendees a reduced rate on SuperShuttle rides. The prices are as follows:
- Shared Shuttle – leaves every 15 minutes and may have other passengers $22 for the first passenger, $8 for each additional
- Exclusive Shuttle – leaves immediately and goes straight to your destination $48 (with added discount)
- ExecuCar – Private sedan (holds up to 3 passengers) $50
- SUV – Private SUV (holds up to 6 passengers)$65
- SMH 2017 Annual Meeting attendees a reduced rate on SuperShuttle rides. The prices are as follows:
Please call (904) 765-9999 or visit http://group.supershuttle.com/group-page/society-for-military-history/?gc=8NEYB to schedule a ride.
Trains:
Amtrak serves the Jacksonville area; the station’s address is Station Building 570 Clifford Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32209. Ticket prices vary depending on locations and car style. To make a booking, please visit www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-872-7245.
Buses/Monorail:
Jacksonville Transportation Authority provides mass transit services, including express and regular bus service, community shuttles, a Skyway monorail, Trolley service, Paratransit for the disabled and elderly, and Ride Request for on demand services. Prices vary. To plan your trip, visit https://www.jtafla.com/riding-jta/getting-started/plan-your-trip/ or call (904) 630-3100.
Water Taxi
The St. Johns River Taxi provides transportation in downtown Jacksonville and leaves every thirty minutes. On the Southbank, it stops at Friendship Park, Doubletree/Ruth’s Chris, and the Lexington Hotel. On the Northbank, taxis stop at the Jacksonville Landing, EverBank Field (gameday only), and Riverside Arts Market (Saturday only). Tickets are bought on board, $10 for adult daily passes, $8 for children and seniors. Hours of operation vary. Please visit http://www.jaxrivertaxi.com/ for more information.
