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.