Hilton sets opening for Jacksonville, Fla., hotel

Concord Hospitality has been tapped to manage the upcoming Hilton Jacksonville (Fla.) at Mayo Clinic when the property opens in early October. The hotel, the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the city, will have 252 guestrooms (including 21 suites) across eight stories, spanning over 184,000 square feet.

Public spaces will include:

  • More than 21,000 square feet of event space, including a pillarless ballroom, junior ballroom, boardrooms and a 5,000 square feet outdoor event lawn overlooking the water
  • Resort-style outdoor heated pool and a covered outdoor terrace surrounded by lush landscaping
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Coastal Kitchen, the hotel’s signature restaurant with a wellness-focused menu
  • A coffee shop in the lobby

The hotel’s design—by DLR Group—was inspired by the landscape of trees and ponds and uses textures, glass and modern lines .

The property will be close to Jacksonville’s beaches, golf courses and cultural attractions.