SOUTHBANK HOTEL JACKSONVILLE RIVERWALK, Jacksonville – Your ideal downtown stay
Hotel Overview
Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk - Business and leisure hotel near Museum of Science and History
Located on the Southbank of the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, this hotel is 700 meters from the Museum of Science and History and near the historic San Marco district. The property features an outdoor pool with a sundeck, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Dining options include Pier 1515 restaurant serving casual American cuisine and Currents Lounge offering a full drink menu. The hotel has 23 meeting rooms totaling 35,000 square feet of meeting space. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and a security system.
Additional perks of the hotel
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property - 24-hour front desk and express check-in/check-out - Facilities for disabled guests and luggage storage - Games room, billiards, and golf course - Proximity to Jacksonville Landing shopping and dining complex
Guest rooms
The hotel offers 323 guest rooms, including options with river views and balconies. All rooms include a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a Keurig coffee machine, free Wi-Fi, and laptop-compatible safes. Some rooms feature a seating area, premium bedding, and a large work desk. Air conditioning and heating are standard in all accommodations.
Other conveniences
- Tea and coffee facilities in each room - Private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers - Wardrobes and safe deposit boxes - Pool or river views available in select rooms
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Golf course
- Pool tables
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
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Guest Reviews & Ratings
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was central and convenient for exploring downtown, but the room assigned to me was below expectations, with issues like a moldy smell and an uncollected tray that caused me to twist my ankle. The service, on the other hand, was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff members making my stay enjoyable despite the room mishaps.
The hotel had good-sized beautiful and clean rooms, but the hallway markings were poor. The service was superb, with staff willing to assist immediately. The location was nice, near Jacksonville University, with inviting furniture and amenities like a pool table. The dining experience was excellent with great variety but challenging to pay. Overall, it's a friendly hotel with excellent service and amenities, though dining payment can be tricky.
The hotel rooms were spacious and comfortable, with enough room to have a few guests over, which was a nice surprise. However, there were issues with a wet floor under the carpet, dirty bathrooms, and overall cleanliness of the rooms. The service was friendly enough and even informed me about a tattoo conference happening. The location, directly on the St John's River, was excellent but limited light at the back obstructed the view. The dining experience was pricey and not exceptional. The facilities were modern and adequately maintained.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the rooms were quiet and peaceful, beautifully appointed and had the right size for the seminar, the sweaty walk to my room at the end of two kind corridors was a downside.