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The Omni Jacksonville Hotel
245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Special Rate: $117 per night (Continental breakfast is included)
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Or call 1-800-843-6664
Mention the D&WC Conference & Trade Show when making your reservation. Book By August 4, 2009 to receive this special rate!
This four-diamond luxury hotel is in the heart of downtown and just steps away from the Jacksonville Landing Riverfront Marketplace, where art, music and shopping thrive. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the St. Johns River and take in the best of Florida at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel. Guest room accommodations feature contemporary comfort, enjoy a host of amenities designed to make your visit unforgettable!
The Omni Jacksonville Hotel welcomes attendees of the D & WC Conference and Tradeshow.
Unpretentious metropolitan style meets stunning natural beauty…Jacksonville captures the essence of a lifestyle and landscape reflecting the real Florida. Discover the heart of the city and endless stretches of pristine beaches, while exploring the region’s unique shopping, numerous dining options and warm Southern hospitality. With a moderate temperature year round, Jacksonville is home to numerous festivals, national and international sporting events, exceptional golf courses and world-class art and culture. Get to know Jacksonville. Where Florida Begins.
Situated along the east coast in North Florida Jacksonville is a hub of activity and travel. Interstate 10 and Interstate 95 form a crossroads in Jacksonville, creating a gateway to Florida. Northeast Florida air travel is supported by the Jacksonville International Airport with direct flights across the country daily. Jacksonville is "Where Florida Begins".
Access by Air
Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) supports travel to and from Northeast Florida with non-stop flights to more than 30 cities. Many regional air carriers have added service out of Jacksonville, expanding flight service to popular cities in the United States. Carriers servicing Jacksonville include Southwest, American, US Airways, Delta, Continental, Northwest, Frontier, United Airlines and ExpressJet, among others.
Rental car service, taxi cabs, shuttles and other transportation options take you to your final destination with ease. Downtown Jacksonville is only 15 minutes from the airport. AirJTA offers transportation from downtown to JIA and back. With stops near airport hotels and restaurants, and convenient curbside drop-off at the JIA terminal, AirJTA is perfect for business travelers catching flights through JIA. Parking in designated lots is free and shuttle rides are only $3 one way.
Access by Car
Transportation around Jacksonville, the largest city by land mass in the contiguous United States, is easy to navigate with four major U.S. highways, U.S. 1, U.S. 17, U.S. 90 and U.S. 301. Highway 9A and Highway 295 circle to city, making travel from the beaches inland even easier. With many ground transportation options, along with an esteemed public transportation system, run by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), managing the roadways without a vehicle is a breeze. For more information on the JTA bus schedule please call 904-630-3100 or visit http://www.jtaonthemove.com/.
Getting Around Town
Downtown Jacksonville offers many unique, affordable options to get from point A to point B and back again. Three historic trolleys serve downtown, providing free transportation around the Downtown area, including transportation to the Sports Complex. A 2.5 mile skyway is an automated transit system operating on an elevated track with ten two-car trains to the North- and Southbanks of Downtown throughout the week and during special events. The S.S. Marine Taxi provides transportation across the St. Johns River in the heart of downtown. The water taxi also offers breathtaking views of the Jacksonville skyline. For more information about the S.S. Marine Taxi call 904-733-7782 or visit http://www.jaxwatertaxi.com/.
