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Lodging in Jacksonville, FL

Posted by EES1 @ees1, Apr 8, 2018

I have an appointment this Thursday and looking for a room for Wednesday night. The Mayo Marriott is crazy-high at $241 for AAA. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!

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nancy82415 | @nancy82415 | Nov 20, 2020
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Have MRI on 1 Dec and consult with neurosurgeon the next morning. I have a meningioma and cavernoma. Wanting closest hotel. When I call the Marriott number it’s not the local number. Trying to speak with someone at that Marriott, not a call center. Have questions like... how close is it to the clinic? Safe to walk to at night? Shuttle if needed? Hope to get best rate? I was quoted $170 with tax by reservation service but i know sometimes you can get better rates if calling directly to hotel. Any hints? Suggestions? Just suck it up and pay it because of closeness to Mayo? :). Thank you so much!! I have AAA, AARP and am retired Army Corps of Engineers civilian. It will be me and two friends.

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I am the same way. I like to speak with someone right at the property. They can answer so many questions about the hotel and the surroundings. Especially during this pandemic I had more questions. They were able to provide me with their individual state’s health mandates. Was able to plan ahead with what to expect while at the hotel, riding the shuttle and eating out. I am a patient at the Rochester campus and I live out of state. So it was extremely helpful speaking with someone at the property. Even when I am making reservations for a vacation I still call directly to the property.

Recommendation: I would go the Mayo’s website and check out the videos they have provided to show what they are doing to keep their patients and staff safe and protected. It helped me to know what to expect upon arrival at the clinic and helped me navigate my way thru the clinic. I always like to be prepared.

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EES1 | @ees1 | Nov 20, 2020
In reply to @ees1 "Have MRI on 1 Dec and consult with neurosurgeon the next morning. I have a meningioma..." + (show)
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Have MRI on 1 Dec and consult with neurosurgeon the next morning. I have a meningioma and cavernoma. Wanting closest hotel. When I call the Marriott number it’s not the local number. Trying to speak with someone at that Marriott, not a call center. Have questions like... how close is it to the clinic? Safe to walk to at night? Shuttle if needed? Hope to get best rate? I was quoted $170 with tax by reservation service but i know sometimes you can get better rates if calling directly to hotel. Any hints? Suggestions? Just suck it up and pay it because of closeness to Mayo? :). Thank you so much!! I have AAA, AARP and am retired Army Corps of Engineers civilian. It will be me and two friends.

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Anyone know the local phone number? The 904-223-1700 isn’t. I’ve looked all over. 🙁

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Lawrence Mindela | @lmindela | Nov 20, 2020
In reply to @ees1 "Anyone know the local phone number? The 904-223-1700 isn’t. I’ve looked all over. :(" + (show)
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Anyone know the local phone number? The 904-223-1700 isn’t. I’ve looked all over. 🙁

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I believe that is the correct number to Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville. Below is a link you can use to find other lodging options.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/florida/hotels-lodging

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nancy82415 | @nancy82415 | Nov 20, 2020
In reply to @ees1 "Anyone know the local phone number? The 904-223-1700 isn’t. I’ve looked all over. :(" + (show)
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Anyone know the local phone number? The 904-223-1700 isn’t. I’ve looked all over. 🙁

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I just called the number. Use the prompt at the end to be transferred. When I had an individual on the line I asked if he was at that specific property and he said yes. I had asked the individual if it was possible to make a reservation with them directly and he said yes. Make sure you tell them you want an in house reservation as you have questions. Hope this helps.

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jedikaiti | @jedikaiti | Aug 20, 2022
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We are in Jax this week (and last) for my husband's transplant evaluation. We are staying at Extended Stay on Beach Blvd. We chose it because it had a kitchenette and we were having an "extended" stay. While it was VERY reasonable (less than $500 for one week), we will NOT be staying here when we return. Lots of construction workers, some people and their kids live here, the stove did not work, they only service your room one time a week and you get one roll of toilet paper. We have tolerated it because we didn't want to pack everything up to move. We will be back for two more visits this month and have made reservations at the Holiday Inn Express on Beach blvd Jax Beach (not actually on the beach). It is within 10 minutes to Mayo. We called and reserved at the Mayo patient rate of $115.00 per night. Can't speak to how good it is, but I know it will be a thousand times better than where we are now, lol. ("You get what you pay for "is the phrase that comes to my mind 🙂 )

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My husband and I had a good experience at the Residence Inn near Mayo. If it had an actual range instead of just a little cook top, it would have been perfect for us (we'd hoped to be able to cook more of our meals rather than eating out).

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lindes | @lindes | Mar 3, 2023

I need to stay overnight at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fl. Are there any reasonable priced hotels/motels nearby?

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tra418 | @tra418 | Mar 4, 2023
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I need to stay overnight at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fl. Are there any reasonable priced hotels/motels nearby?

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Yes there are quite a few and they offer schedule service to the Mayo Clinc.If you need more info let me know I live near there .

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lindes | @lindes | Mar 4, 2023
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Yes there are quite a few and they offer schedule service to the Mayo Clinc.If you need more info let me know I live near there .

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I am there with my own car, a bus service to the Mayo is not required. But I am retired, and on a fixed income and ant to keep the hotel cost as low as I can an still have a decent room.
are there any places like this?

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tra418 | @tra418 | Mar 4, 2023
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I need to stay overnight at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fl. Are there any reasonable priced hotels/motels nearby?

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I will look at a clean good rate hotel near by do you have dates?? .The Mayo also gives grants for the hotel on the hospital property .Not sure how the lady I met got that but you can ask patient services .The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

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lindes | @lindes | Mar 4, 2023
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I will look at a clean good rate hotel near by do you have dates?? .The Mayo also gives grants for the hotel on the hospital property .Not sure how the lady I met got that but you can ask patient services .The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

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Thank you!
No, I do not have a surgery date yet.

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