When a group of military personnel or allied forces come into town for military training exercises, finding appropriate temporary housing for everyone can be a challenge. Nowhere is this more applicable than in Jacksonville, Florida, which is home to multiple military bases where people come for training on a regular basis. Accommodations for military personnel are subject to certain rules and regulations, and for whatever reason, sometimes on-base accommodations just aren’t available. If you need to find temporary housing for military training, here are a few tips to help.
1. Focus on Proximity
For off-base military housing, it’s important to choose lodging that is as close to base as possible, or at least offers easy access to public transportation. Shifting traffic patterns can make it challenging for trainees to be on time, and the further from base they are, the more variables can be thrown in their way. If you’re shuttling trainees, arrange housing near a central pickup point near base. Otherwise, make sure your trainees have a clear path of access via public transportation.
2. Ask Nearby Hotels About Military Accommodations
Some local hotels understand military regulations regarding housing, and they are used to accommodating soldiers in town for temporary assignments. Sometimes, a hotel can also make adjustments to accommodate a larger contingency of military personnel. Identify hotels in the vicinity of base who may be structured to accommodate military needs. Some will have set policies for accommodating your trainees, while others may be able to make arrangements on a case-by-case basis.
3. A Better Alternative: Temporary Corporate Lodging
Yet another option — and one that may actually be better suited to the needs of military personnel — is to work with a local corporate housing agency like TP Corporate Lodging to arrange temporary housing. This type of agency can work well within the confines of military regulations and proximity needs to arrange housing in fully-furnished apartments in a variety of complexes near base. This option gives your trainees a more comfortable living situation and makes it much easier for you to arrange transportation to and from base as necessary. (The cost of corporate lodging is also much more competitive than many hotels.)
TP Corporate Lodging is proud to accommodate the specific needs of the U.S. military and their allies in providing temporary housing, both in Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA. To learn more about available accommodations and to discuss your needs, give us a call at 800.428.9997.