KOI Hotels which hotel is everybody staying at?

[Lynn Weedman]

I have had a few inquiries about which hotel is the most popular among the contestants coming to the KOI.
Since it's the first year back at Whitehouse in around 7 years they have built a few more hotels at exit 351.
There are a total of 4 at this location.

Hotel information                                  Just need some feedack
Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville West/Chaffee Point
561 Chaffee Point Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32221
904-693—4400

Hampton Inn Jacksonville I-10 West
548 Chaffee Point Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32221
904-783-8277

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chaffee-Jacksonville West
537 Chaffee Point Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32221
904-652-2782

Best Western Plus Cecil Field Inn & Suites
525 Chaffee Point Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32221
904-265-7759

Here is a brand new one
Sleep Inn & Suites  
6535 Ramona Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL
(904) 378-9779  ‎ • sleepinn.com
Category: Hotel
2 reviews
science and history • museum of science • wireless high speed internet access • coffee tea makers • hilton head
"The staff was very friendly. They extended my stay by 1 hour. ..."


Thanks, Lynn Weedman CD 2013 King Orange International

[Steve Fitton]

Where was the Holiday Inn we used to have as headquarters hotel? Is that one of those listed? Gene, do you know?  It had the huge open area with the pool, etc.

Is exit 351 the exit right by the field?

[Derek Barry]

There are some reasonably priced hotels in Jacksonville about 6 miles from the field...

Derek

[peabody]

I booked the Marriott

[Bill Little]

There are some reasonably priced hotels in Jacksonville about 6 miles from the field...

Derek

Yeah, Derek, we stayed in Jacksonville the last time we were at Whitehouse, maybe a Holiday Inn.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

[Lynn Weedman]

Where was the Holiday Inn we used to have as headquarters hotel? Is that one of those listed? Gene, do you know?  It had the huge open area with the pool, etc.

Is exit 351 the exit right by the field?

yes Steve 351 is the exit I-10 & Chaffee road..

Lynn Weedman CD 2013 KOI

[Will Davis]

Is this the same holiday inn that has the airplane hanging at the pool?big lobby

[Steve Fitton]

I just remember that one time Mike Garmon and Willis suggested this Days Inn back in Jax.  There was yellow police tape and a chalk outline there when we got up in the morning.  I want to avoid that place...

[Lynn Weedman]

Is this the same holiday inn that has the airplane hanging at the pool?big lobby

I'm not sure if it is the one with the airplane hanging at the pool......
Gene Martine may know...........

Lynn

[Lynn Weedman]

I just remember that one time Mike Garmon and Willis suggested this Days Inn back in Jax.  There was yellow police tape and a chalk outline there when we got up in the morning.  I want to avoid that place...

Yikes!!!!!!
You should call Gene and ask him, he lives up there and is more familar with the hotels in the surrounding area.

Lynn Weedman CD KOI

[Chuck Feldman]

The Holiday Inn with the ercoupe hanging over the pool is no longer a Holiday Inn. Check it out on Google earth maps. We will all be much better off staying in the hotels listed as they are newer and much closer to the field.

[Will Davis]

Chuck,

Thanks for the info, we will best staying  close to the field , probably holiday inn ,  looking forward to our annual KOI vacation

Will

[Steve Fitton]

Gene suggested the Holiday Inn or Best Western at the exit. He hinted some of the hotels used in the past have changed over the years...

[Lynn Weedman]

Yep !!!!
Those are new hotels at exit 351 probably be the best location.

Lynn Weedman
CD 2013 KOI

[Will Davis]

Just made my reservations ay holiday inn Chaffee , reasonable rates, will be very close to the field , and hotel is less than 4 years old . Can' t wait to get some  fresh Florida oranges and strawberries

[Steve Fitton]

Holiday Inn it is then.  If its a dump we can all blame Will!   

[Will Davis]

Even if it is a dump , We will still have a beer at the pool get together on sat night , sure going to miss the Granny' s gizzard eating contest.

[Steve Fitton]

Maybe they have a Tilted Kilt there and we can forget all about Grannies!   

[Will Davis]

No gizzard eating contet this year, will not be he same without grannie's