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An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a grill.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden backsplash.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, plaid upholstered chairs, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A modern reception desk with a marble top and a dark wood panel backdrop.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

1.1 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Kayla

£129

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HYATT' sign, situated by a waterfront with a view of the city skyline.

A rooftop terrace with tables set up for dining, overlooking a city skyline at dusk.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and an escalator.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

2. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Downtown Jacksonville, 0.4 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Charles

£159

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, black chairs, and a red bowl.

A modern indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with grid-like patterns, and various wall decorations including sports team logos.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a window.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and a variety of bottles.

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown

1.4 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

shannon

£108

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large, two-story house with a covered front porch, a balcony, and a well-maintained garden with trimmed bushes and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A bar area with a wooden counter, seating, and a wine rack.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

A table set for a tea service with multiple tiers of tea cups, saucers, and a variety of pastries and sandwiches.

4. Riverdale Inn

1.6 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Susan

£137

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a small table with chairs. There are large windows with blinds, and a balcony with a view.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by lounge chairs and a staircase.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank

San Marco, 1.2 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Michael

£112

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a ladder, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and chairs. There is a television on a cabinet, and a ceiling fan is visible.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a stationary exercise bike, a round table, and a single chair.

A bar area with a white countertop, dark wooden bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank

San Marco, 1.2 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

David

£99

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a TV.

A bakery counter with baked goods, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated section with beverages.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A rooftop pool area with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline.

7. Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

Downtown Jacksonville, 0.3 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

jovani

£126

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in front of a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of a body of water and buildings.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a window with blinds and a view of buildings outside.

8. Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

Southbank, 0.9 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Katrina

£104

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lounge area with a green sofa, white round tables, and light-colored chairs.

A coffee station with four coffee dispensers labeled Dark Roast, Light Roast, Decaf Roast, and Hot Water. There are stacks of disposable cups and a variety of coffee pods. A cityscape painting is visible on the wall behind the station.

A modern indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a green sofa with orange cushions, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a weight bench, and various exercise balls.

9. Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

Southbank, 0.9 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Eddie

£87

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A large white fish sculpture by a pool with palm trees and modern buildings in the background.

A street with outdoor seating and a restaurant named "TROPIC THUNDER."

A restaurant with large windows, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

Southbank, 0.7 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Margarito

£112

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.

A multi-story hotel with a covered lobby area, parking lot, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

A vending machine area with snacks and a Pepsi machine.

11. Extended Stay America Suites Jacksonville Riverwalk Conv Ctr

Southbank, 0.9 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Stephanie

£67

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A lobby with a seating area featuring a brown leather sofa and a white wicker chair. A glass coffee table is in front of the sofa.

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and palm trees in the background.

A motel lobby with a red roof, palm trees, and an American flag.

A dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, a kitchen counter, and a potted plant.

12. Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown

San Marco, 1.9 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Melissa

£31

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a small desk with a lamp.

A key with a tag labeled 'Magnuson Hotels' attached to a door handle.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A room with a yellow wall, a television, a coffee machine, a microwave, a sofa, and a table with chairs.

13. Magnuson Hotel Jacksonville Downtown

San Marco, 1.8 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Rickey

£37

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view.

A breakfast bar with a digital menu display, various food dispensers, and a yogurt machine.

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Town Center by IHG

Southside, 9.5 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Ian

£99

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern bar area with wooden accents, a variety of beverages, and seating arrangements.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, multiple seating options including bar stools and round tables, and a menu board.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville I-295/East Beltway

Arlington, 6.8 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Chloie Marie

£94

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a large number of windows and a flat roof.

A modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.

16. Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center

Southside, 9.2 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

stephanie

£109

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a table.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and exercise balls, overlooking a swimming pool.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a large window with a view of a building.

17. Hotel Indigo Jacksonville-Deerwood Park by IHG

Southside, 8.1 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Carol

£112

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a water feature.

A hotel lobby with a curved seating area, multiple tables, and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and potted plants.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Jacksonville Deerwood Park

Southside, 7.5 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Michelle

£84

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A self-service beverage station with a refrigerated display and a coffee machine.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and hanging lights.

A snack display in a store with various chips and snacks.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

19. Tru By Hilton Jacksonville St Johns Town Center

Southside, 9.1 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Mary

£94

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, large windows offering views of greenery outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a gray sofa, a round wooden table, and a blue armchair. A large abstract painting and a mirror with a vase are on the wall.

A restaurant with long communal tables and booths, large windows, and pendant lighting.

20. Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel

Deerwood, 9.1 mi from James Wheldon Johnson Park

Kerrie

£106

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to James Wheldon Johnson Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 456 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,842 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 407 reviews	View
Riverdale Inn	9.0 Wonderful 717 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank	8.6 Excellent 897 reviews	View

Top James Wheldon Johnson Park Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and a nice property."

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank

10/10 Excellent

"Great and efficient staff...clean hotel"

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff"

Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great service was provided"

Downtown Jacksonville Studio w/ City Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Just like the description - nice and clean and close to everything downtown."

Southbank St. Johns River Stay + Dining & Pool

8/10 Good

"Great Price"

Downtown Jax Retreat- Sleeps 25

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean place. It does accommodate a lot of people walking distance to restaurants and bars. I will be booking it again."

Historic Springfield Apartments by Landing

8/10 Good

"Good"

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Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

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9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Florida Theatre

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Wheldon Johnson Park?

James Wheldon Johnson Park is located in Jacksonville. This metropolitan area is known for its array of dining options and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 143 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to James Wheldon Johnson Park?

Adjacent to James Wheldon Johnson Park, Marriott Jacksonville Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Hyatt Regency Jacksonville and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront.

How many hotels will I find close to James Wheldon Johnson Park?

Expedia has 143 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from James Wheldon Johnson Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Wheldon Johnson Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near James Wheldon Johnson Park.

What can I see and do near James Wheldon Johnson Park?

Study the collections at Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens or Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. Explore landmarks like Florida Theatre, Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center and Masonic Temple. You can catch a show at Daily's Place, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Theatre Jacksonville.

How can I get to James Wheldon Johnson Park?

Nearby metro stations include Riverplace Station, Kings Avenue Station and San Marco Station. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for James Wheldon Johnson Park hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

2. Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown

4. Riverdale Inn

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank

6. Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank

7. Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

8. Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

9. Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

11. Extended Stay America Suites Jacksonville Riverwalk Conv Ctr

12. Scottish Inn Jacksonville Downtown

13. Magnuson Hotel Jacksonville Downtown

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Town Center by IHG

15. Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville I-295/East Beltway

16. Hyatt Place Jacksonville / St. Johns Town Center

17. Hotel Indigo Jacksonville-Deerwood Park by IHG

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Jacksonville Deerwood Park

19. Tru By Hilton Jacksonville St Johns Town Center

20. Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel

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Top James Wheldon Johnson Park Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank

Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

Downtown Jacksonville Studio w/ City Views!

Southbank St. Johns River Stay + Dining & Pool

Downtown Jax Retreat- Sleeps 25

Historic Springfield Apartments by Landing

Other attractions near James Wheldon Johnson Park

Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art

Cecil Commerce Center

Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

Masonic Temple

The Albatross - Jacksonville

Florida Theatre

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra

United House of Prayer For All People

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