Edward Waters College was founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) for the education of newly freed slaves. Located near downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the college currently sits on 23 acres and houses Centennial Hall (a nationally registered historic structure), the school’s oldest building which was constructed in 1916. A historically black college, Edward Waters College is currently a private, Christian, liberal arts college, is the oldest black college in Florida. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund.

Edward Waters College initially opened its doors as Brown Theological Institute. The school was forced to close for most of the 1870s due to financial difficulties, but re-opened in 1883 with an extended educational program. It also adopted its current name which honors the third bishop of the AME church. The college was destroyed in Great (Jacksonville) Fire of 1901, the largest urban fire in southeast United States. Three years later in 1904 the AME church began rebuilding the college. For the majority of the College’s years of operation, the AME Church also raised money to clear the school’s debt and construct most of the buildings on the College’s campus.

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0.41 mi from Edward Waters College

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$219 nightly

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Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

357 OAK STREET Jacksonville FL

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1.63 mi from Edward Waters College

$165 nightly

$187 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning.

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Metro Inn & Suites

1055 Golfair Blvd Jacksonville FL

1.71 mi from Edward Waters College

$50 nightly

$57 total

Mar 26 - Mar 27

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. The front desk is staffed around-the-clock and laundry facilities are on offer.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown

600 Park Street Jacksonville FL

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1.77 mi from Edward Waters College

$126 nightly

$143 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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A 24-hour gym is featured at this hotel, along with free self parking. Guests will appreciate free perks like local cuisine breakfast and WiFi in public areas. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock assistance.

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Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

245 Water St Jacksonville FL

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1.88 mi from Edward Waters College

$201 nightly

$229 total

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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL

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2.26 mi from Edward Waters College

$155 nightly

$175 total

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

1201 Riverplace Boulevard Jacksonville FL

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2.36 mi from Edward Waters College

$149 nightly

$169 total

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

4 out of 5

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"My stay at the DoubleTree was wonderful. From staff, to the room everything was great. But I did notice in some areas where renovations could possibly take place for a better point of view. They aren’t as noticeable but still should be attended to "

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1 out of 5

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"Site not as described in ad. Did not stay because of condition and concerns about safety "

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Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

3 out of 5

Posted 4 days ago

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"The hotel was nice, I loved the bed. The sheets and comforter were so soft and cozy and the pillows were fluffy. The room was very clean, but I paid for a river view and could only see a small glimpse of the river between two buildings. The breakfast was expensive and wasn’t that great. The grab and go area was expensive. I paid $5 for a Diet Pepsi. Valet parking and self parking cost about the same, and I feel it was high. I just felt it wasn't worth what I paid for it, but it wasn’t bad."

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