Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville JTB/Deerwood Park

I stayed at this hotel on a business trip glad after a client recommended it. This was an excellent choice, check in was fast and easy and I got excellent advice on local restaurants nearby of which there are many well within walking distance. I especially liked Millers Ale House but that is for another review! Beaches are close and once again the front desk person gave us good directions. It is always good to speak with a local who can give clear directions and obviously knows their town. Everyone working here was friendly and approachable, and the lobby and room was exceptionally clean which I've found can be hit or miss in Florida beach town hotels.

I have concerns about the cleanliness of the establishment. Additionally, the breakfast was cold and of poor quality, and I was overcharged for the service provided.

location was good. breakfast was OK

Quick Disclaimer (for those who don’t want to read the full review):

Choose this location only if you’re comfortable with repeated parking-lot break-ins and minimal post-incident support from Hilton or Remington Hotels.

For readers who want the full, documented details:

I stayed at Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville JTB / Deerwood Park in December 2025 for a graduation commencement. During the last night of my stay, my vehicle was burglarized in the hotel parking lot and the rear window was shattered, rendering the vehicle hazardous to drive. Despite this, I was forced to drive multiple hours back home in that condition.

The property displays signs stating “guest parking — assume all risks,” which are partially obscured by overgrown trees on a poorly maintained lot. These signs function less as safety notices and more as legal disclaimers. The photos posted online do not reflect the current condition of this property — please be advised.

I stayed here previously in 2021 for my undergraduate ceremony and again in 2025 for my graduate ceremony, and the decline is unmistakable. This property has gone completely downhill, and a serious operational reorganization is overdue. Posting a sign does not resolve a known safety issue — it simply shifts responsibility and practically gives whoever the thieves are a green light to vandalize guest property.

What made this experience worse was the complete lack of support and professionalism from staff. When the incident was reported, a front desk associate, Lexie, stated that “cameras won’t stop the crime.” My contact information and the police report number were written on a loose sheet of paper, and I was denied a copy of the hotel’s incident documentation. That alone told me security is not a priority here and that this property has clearly navigated similar incidents before without making real changes.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded on site, and a police report was filed. Law enforcement advised that similar vehicle incidents have occurred at this property previously. I was informed that in 2025, on at least one occasion, multiple vehicles in the front row of the parking lot were broken into on the same day — cars parked directly at the front entrance. Officers stated that these break-ins happen often and that management has been pleaded with to at least install cameras. That speaks volumes about leadership accountability here. My December incident was later classified as an advanced burglary — and that’s not even the wildest part.

The same day as the incident, I escalated the matter to Hilton Corporate, who pin-ponged liability to the property’s management company (Remington Hotels). Remington then handed responsibility to their insurer (Gallagher Bassett). All these trick plays — Hilton should honestly be a football team. Responsibility was passed around for three weeks, after which I received a formal written denial. Despite direct outreach and corporate-level communication, Remington’s corporate team and the property’s General Manager, Lacey Childress, never responded.

During this process:

I was only reimbursed for a late checkout, even though I checked out roughly 30 minutes late solely because I had to remove glass from my vehicle so my two service dogs wouldn’t be injured.

I paid $285 for the stay, had my car burglarized on their lot, and then had to pay an insurance deductible to repair damage that happened on their property.

The on-site manager responded days later and tried to smooth things over with 10,000 Hilton Honors points instead of addressing the actual vehicle damage.

The physical damage to my vehicle was significant, and no meaningful assistance was provided at any level.

For context, I am a Hilton Honors Silver member and have stayed at many Hilton properties across the U.S., often with more luggage and visible cargo than I had here, and I have never experienced anything like this. This isn’t bad luck — it’s a serious location and property-management failure.

Luckily, I had reliable insurance, because neither the hotel nor its management accepted accountability despite known security issues. It’s disappointing that large, well-funded corporations continue to operate properties with recurring safety problems and then leave guests to deal with the fallout when something predictably goes wrong.

While the burglary itself was upsetting, what stood out most was the lack of urgency, transparency, and accountability — even after police involvement and documentation. Being offered loyalty points and minor fee adjustments instead of addressing real damage says everything.

This review reflects my documented experience, police involvement, and written responses from Hilton, Remington Hotels, and their insurer. Any rebuttal minimizing the incident or suggesting it was resolved does not align with the facts or the lack of accountability for vehicle damage that occurred on hotel property.

Everything about our stay was exceptional. The rooms were very clean and the staff was very friendly.

The staff is very friendly, and the location is excellent. The beds were comfortable.

I didn’t even stay at the property. I stayed at the other Hilton garden hotel.

Not much

A convenient and quiet hotel. Will need a car or transportation but everything is relatively close by.

Great

Friendly, clean

Justin was very friendly and accommodating. Thank you Justin.