The 154-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Grand Rapids East is a clean and attractive value hotel within walking distance of the Frederik Meijer Gardens. It serves a free breakfast buffet and has a modern fitness center facing an indoor heated pool. Pleasantly designed rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs; suites have partially separated seating areas and sofa beds, and some have separate bedrooms and whirlpool tubs. Guests have complained about patchy Wi-Fi, but the hotel reports that it will increase its bandwidth. Travelers seeking a downtown location might want to check out the Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown.
The 154-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Grand Rapids East is a clean and attractive value hotel within walking distance of the Frederik Meijer Gardens. It serves a free breakfast buffet and has a modern fitness center facing an indoor heated pool. Pleasantly designed rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs; suites have partially separated seating areas and sofa beds, and some have separate bedrooms and whirlpool tubs. Guests have complained about patchy Wi-Fi, but the hotel reports that it will increase its bandwidth. Travelers seeking a downtown location might want to check out the Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown.
The 99-room Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Airport is a budget chain hotel that's a seven-minute drive from the Grand Rapids airport -- the hotel provides free airport shuttle service. Traditionally furnished rooms and suites have microwaves and mini-fridges, and some have whirlpool tubs and kitchenettes. One-bedroom apartments with full kitchens are also available. There's also a small gym, a meeting room, and a computer corner, but guests have complained about cleanliness -- when we visited, some rooms had a musty "wet rag" or stale cigarette smell. Travelers should consider nearby Country Inn Suites By Carlson, Grand Rapids East, which has a pool and better-kept rooms but higher rates.
The 99-room Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Airport is a budget chain hotel that's a seven-minute drive from the Grand Rapids airport -- the hotel provides free airport shuttle service. Traditionally furnished rooms and suites have microwaves and mini-fridges, and some have whirlpool tubs and kitchenettes. One-bedroom apartments with full kitchens are also available. There's also a small gym, a meeting room, and a computer corner, but guests have complained about cleanliness -- when we visited, some rooms had a musty "wet rag" or stale cigarette smell. Travelers should consider nearby Country Inn Suites By Carlson, Grand Rapids East, which has a pool and better-kept rooms but higher rates.
The 682-room Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is many things at once: upscale, historic, architecturally impressive -- all of these combine to make it a landmark in Grand Rapids. Guests can choose between the faithfully restored Old World atmosphere of the original hotel tower or the new building, with its airy, sleek vibe and modern decor. With lots of ballroom and meeting space on-site, this is a popular pick for business travelers, though tourist sights like the Gerald Ford Museum are only a five-minute walk away. The property is home to an indoor pool and hot tubs, outdoor tennis court, a large fitness center, and a spa. There are eight on-site options for dining and drinking, and the property is within walking distance of more restaurant options in Grand Rapids.
The 682-room Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is many things at once: upscale, historic, architecturally impressive -- all of these combine to make it a landmark in Grand Rapids. Guests can choose between the faithfully restored Old World atmosphere of the original hotel tower or the new building, with its airy, sleek vibe and modern decor. With lots of ballroom and meeting space on-site, this is a popular pick for business travelers, though tourist sights like the Gerald Ford Museum are only a five-minute walk away. The property is home to an indoor pool and hot tubs, outdoor tennis court, a large fitness center, and a spa. There are eight on-site options for dining and drinking, and the property is within walking distance of more restaurant options in Grand Rapids.
The 92-room Inn at Harbor Shores is an upper-middle-range, cottage-style property on the waterfront with excellent views from a rooftop deck, a poolside bar, and the restaurant’s terrace. The hotel has two indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, and a spa, while active travelers will appreciate the outdoor volleyball and 24-hour gym. Simple, elegant rooms have private balconies overlooking the golf course or harbor, while suites feature kitchens and Lake Michigan views in some. A popular wedding venue, the property has 13,000-square-feet of event space. Guests should note that rooms have poor sound insulation, so wedding parties and passing trains can be disturbing. It's one of the priciest properties in the area, so travelers seeking something less expensive might want to consider the Holiday Inn Express St. Joseph instead.
The 92-room Inn at Harbor Shores is an upper-middle-range, cottage-style property on the waterfront with excellent views from a rooftop deck, a poolside bar, and the restaurant’s terrace. The hotel has two indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, and a spa, while active travelers will appreciate the outdoor volleyball and 24-hour gym. Simple, elegant rooms have private balconies overlooking the golf course or harbor, while suites feature kitchens and Lake Michigan views in some. A popular wedding venue, the property has 13,000-square-feet of event space. Guests should note that rooms have poor sound insulation, so wedding parties and passing trains can be disturbing. It's one of the priciest properties in the area, so travelers seeking something less expensive might want to consider the Holiday Inn Express St. Joseph instead.
The 82-room Holiday Inn Express St. Joseph is a lower-middle-range property across from Lake Michigan -- although a steep drop prevents direct access. The hotel is geared toward business travelers and families, offering three meeting rooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, free breakfast, and KidSuites with PlayStations and bunk-beds. The hotel owns the next-door restaurant/bar, which provides room service, and freshly baked cookies are doled out in the lobby every afternoon. Rooms are contemporary and have flat-screen TVs along with mini-fridges and microwaves; some have whirlpool tubs and lake views from balconies. Travelers who want direct waterfront access may prefer the Inn at Harbor Shores, which can have higher rates, though it also offers a roof deck.
The 82-room Holiday Inn Express St. Joseph is a lower-middle-range property across from Lake Michigan -- although a steep drop prevents direct access. The hotel is geared toward business travelers and families, offering three meeting rooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, free breakfast, and KidSuites with PlayStations and bunk-beds. The hotel owns the next-door restaurant/bar, which provides room service, and freshly baked cookies are doled out in the lobby every afternoon. Rooms are contemporary and have flat-screen TVs along with mini-fridges and microwaves; some have whirlpool tubs and lake views from balconies. Travelers who want direct waterfront access may prefer the Inn at Harbor Shores, which can have higher rates, though it also offers a roof deck.
This 179-room, three-and-a-half-pearl Hampton Inn has way more personality than most of its sister properties, and includes a beautiful indoor pool and whirlpool, an outdoor hot tub, and a full bar and restaurant. Sharp, modern rooms come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers -- and extremely comfortable beds. Travelers might want to also check out the neighboring Holiday Inn Express, which has slightly lower rates, but with a private business area, a large game room, a fitness center, and a free hot breakfast, the Hampton Inn Holland offers more bang for the buck.
This 179-room, three-and-a-half-pearl Hampton Inn has way more personality than most of its sister properties, and includes a beautiful indoor pool and whirlpool, an outdoor hot tub, and a full bar and restaurant. Sharp, modern rooms come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers -- and extremely comfortable beds. Travelers might want to also check out the neighboring Holiday Inn Express, which has slightly lower rates, but with a private business area, a large game room, a fitness center, and a free hot breakfast, the Hampton Inn Holland offers more bang for the buck.
The 42-room Beachway Resort is a mid-range property on the banks of the Kalamazoo River with colorful patio seating, barbecue grills, and an outdoor pool that make it great for easygoing getaways. This hillside hotel, with stairs throughout, is a 15-minute walk to Oval Beach on Lake Michigan and one minute from the Saugatuck Chain Ferry to downtown. Homey rooms, suites, apartments, and Four-Bedroom Homes offer a variety of family-friendly and romantic amenities: kitchenettes and kitchens, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and waterfront patios. On the downside, some rooms have poor soundproofing and/or lack a full range of cable channels or individually controlled thermostats.
The 42-room Beachway Resort is a mid-range property on the banks of the Kalamazoo River with colorful patio seating, barbecue grills, and an outdoor pool that make it great for easygoing getaways. This hillside hotel, with stairs throughout, is a 15-minute walk to Oval Beach on Lake Michigan and one minute from the Saugatuck Chain Ferry to downtown. Homey rooms, suites, apartments, and Four-Bedroom Homes offer a variety of family-friendly and romantic amenities: kitchenettes and kitchens, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and waterfront patios. On the downside, some rooms have poor soundproofing and/or lack a full range of cable channels or individually controlled thermostats.