Grand Rapids, with its bustling downtown and riverfront, is a hidden gem of the Midwest with 200+ dining, shopping and entertainment options all within a 10-minute walk or free bus ride. Rich cultural attractions include the Grand Rapids Art Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, and the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, renowned for its collection of large-scale sculptures.
Just steps from the DeVos Place Convention Center, the historic Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton and the 23-story JW Marriott Grand Rapids offer upscale, versatile venue spaces. These modern facilities, ranging from elegant ballrooms with gold-leaf ceilings to flexible breakout rooms, accommodate gatherings of all sizes.
Expert catering teams work closely with planners to create tailored menus, including robust non-alcoholic beverage programming, and unique dining experiences year-round. Highlights include an exclusive Chef’s Table at Amway Grand Plaza, 27th-floor outdoor private dining at Balcón, the trendy rooftop bar at IDC, and scenic domes on the riverfront Jdek.
On-site amenities enhance the travel experience beyond the conference room. Each hotel features a comprehensive Wellness Floor, including Celeste Salon & Spa and Seraphina Spa, RoofTop Pickleball courts, fitness centers, and indoor pools. Guests can savor elevated West Michigan cuisine at contemporary Spanish restaurant MDRD and chic French bistro Margaux. Various cocktail lounges with innovative beverage menus provide distinctive spaces for both leisure and networking.
Grand Rapids evolves with exciting developments on the horizon. Renovations to the Amway Grand Plaza’s Pantlind Lobby and Plaza Luxury Suites and upgrades to JW Marriott’s 331 guest rooms refine the city’s hospitality offerings. Heralding an ongoing expansion of the Downtown Grand Rapids experience, an ambitious revitalization project will introduce new activation points along the city’s Grand River, along with the 12,000-capacity Acrisure Amphitheater, a professional soccer stadium, and Lyon Square overlook.
The Grand Rapids Hotel District,
• 1,491 guest rooms
• 72,654 square-feet of venue space
• 43 breakout rooms
• 5 ballrooms
• 81 suites
• 12 dining outlets
• 2 spas
• 4 pickleball courts
• 2 tennis courts
• 240,000-square-foot DeVos Place Convention Center, accessible via skywalk
• 5 first-class museums
• 40 breweries
• 15 minutes from airport (GRR)
• 29 cities with direct flights to GRR