Best Hotels in Jacksonville

I can count on one hand the times that I have reviewed a business in my 42 years, and I certainly have never reviewed a hotel/motel...wether I was happy with the service or not. This time, I feel I must. Please bear with me. I am writing this review after many hours on the road while the details are fresh. It is easy and far too common to cast a negative light on someone or something from behind a computer or phone, but rarely do we take the time to recognize something special. Let me tell you about this little gem in Jacksonville. Having driven nearly non stop from northwestern Montana in challenging and stressing winter weather, I had my home in sight just under four hours away in Southwest Louisiana. About 30 miles outside of Jacksonville, Texas, I just couldn't take it anymore. What finished me off was the absolute disaster that is the Dallas/Fort Worth demolition derby. You may know it as Interstate 35, 20, 635, and so on. This was no less than three and a half hours of stroke-level butt clenching to get from one end of that hellscape to the other. When I realized that it was too unsafe for me to continue, I began looking online for a place to stay. Full disclosure, I chose Best Western of Jacksonville, TX because of the ”not seedy” abodes in the City, Best Western had the most competitive rate. Hey, I'm alone...so I don't need all of the fancy amenities . Did I spell ”amenities” correctly? Needless to say I arrived very tired. I just wanted to check in and go to bed. Nothing else. I arrived to find a parking lot that was well lit and free of garbage. Also free of unidentified persons hanging out in the shadows holding a paper bag shaped suspiciously like a bottle. That was important to me. My work requires me to be many miles away from home, sometimes months at a time. That means that I pull a trailer, and the wares of my trade, my hobbies, my tools...they all go with me. Security is very important. When I walked in, I must admit that I was surprised to find the front desk clerk actually at the front desk. I was very late. I am sure that many of you are accustomed to walking in and standing at the front desk while you wait for someone to appear from around a mysterious door, or put down a phone that is probably open to FB or IG. To be clear there is nothing wrong with that, I would do the same if I sat for hours at times with no customer interaction. However, this lady was at the desk and waiting for me, late as the hour was. She was very courteous. She even laughed at my clumsy attempts at humor, which I invented to try to meet her lovely demeanor with something other than ”When is check-out?” I asked if it were possible to get a room on the bottom floor, facing the parking lot where I would park my truck and trailer. I had to follow up that request with, ”Ma'am is there anywhere that I can park that will not take up too much space and allow me to see my vehicle?” She did me one better. She told me

With a stay at Truckerz Inn in Jacksonville, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Jacksonville and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from River Run Park. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot and 26.7 mi (43 km) from Waterpark at the Villages.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area. Additional features at this hotel include charcoal grills and a vending machine.A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

Located in Jacksonville, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jacksonville TX is within a 5-minute drive of Lake Jacksonville and Tomato Bowl Stadium. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from UT Health Jacksonville and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Bolton Park.Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jacksonville TX. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Jacksonville, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites JACKSONVILLE, an IHG Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Nichols Green Park and Bolton Park. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Jacksonville and 2 mi (3.3 km) from UT Health Jacksonville.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

With a stay at Homeplace Inn in Jacksonville, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Jacksonville and The Texas Basket Company. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tomato Bowl Stadium and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from UT Health Jacksonville.This hotel features hiking/biking trails on site.Take advantage of the hotel's room service.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.