Key International has opened the 156-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach (Fla.) Oceanfront, operated by Shaner Hotels.
“The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront marks our fifth hotel in the Jacksonville area, immediately creating economies of scale and the ability to share best practices with our sister properties,” Jeff Truhlar, regional vice president of operations, Shaner Hotels, said in a statement. “This also marks our first project with Key International, and we are thrilled to continue to grow our partnership with them in this burgeoning market.”
The hotel is near to the area’s attractions, including the Jacksonville Beach Pier, Shipwreck Island Water Park, the PGA Tour at Sawgrass, multiple golf courses, Carnival Cruise Port, St. Augustine and the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens. The all-suite hotel has complimentary daily breakfasts and the Sandbar Jax Bch, an oceanfront restaurant & bar serving crafted cocktails. There also is fitness center which looks over unobstructed views of the oceanfront pool.
“Jacksonville Beach has experienced unprecedented growth in the last few years, seeing an influx of visitors from every part of the country,” said Shawn Gracey, executive vice president of hospitality, Key International. “We’re looking forward to meeting the demand for a new, state of the art beachfront hotel with this property.”