Marriott Jacksonville DowntownvsHomewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Omni Jacksonville Hotel scores significantly higher than Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown/Southbank. Omni Jacksonville Hotel scores 89 with accolades from 5 publications including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 Rough Guide
 Star Service
 Lonely Planet
245 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
From $122/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Bell service is exemplary; many porters have 10-plus years on the job, so they can and will happily help you find just about anything." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "The Omni Jacksonville Hotel is a convenient pick for anyone who needs to stay downtown." Full review
 "The city’s most luxurious business hotel, smack in the centre of downtown with large, elegantly furnished rooms and a host of services and facilities." 
 "This is a Jacksonville dandy and one of the city's most celebrated backdrops for weekday meetings or weekend getaways." Full review
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Rooms on the second floor are the newest, and therefore should be requested.
 "Within sight of Jax Landing, this 354-room hotel has lavish, amenity-laden rooms... just perfect for decompressing." Full review
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank
 Lonely Planet
1201 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
From $118/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 
 "These tasteful, modern suites in the central San Marco neighborhood feature full kitchens and business traveler–style rooms that are efficient and comfy, if not terribly exciting." Full review