Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide

Grand Rapids

A cityscape with a river, a blue bridge, and various buildings including a large tower.
A cityscape with a river, bridges, and illuminated buildings.
A blue bridge with colorful umbrellas, a river, and city buildings in the background.
A red abstract sculpture in an open plaza with modern buildings in the background.
A night sky filled with numerous lanterns floating upwards.

Stay near popular Downtown Grand Rapids attractions

DeVos Performance Hall

8.6/10 (729 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at DeVos Performance Hall during your stay in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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Things to do

Grand Rapids Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Grand Rapids Scavenger Hunt Adventure

฿1,640
per traveller
Grand Rapids Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Gnocchi Making Class With a Local Chef in Grand Rapids

Gnocchi Making Class With a Local Chef in Grand Rapids

฿2,460
per adult
Gnocchi Making Class With a Local Chef in Grand Rapids
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Grand Rapids Michigan

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Grand Rapids Michigan

฿492
per adult
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Grand Rapids Michigan
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Top hotels in Downtown Grand Rapids

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
187 Monroe Ave Nw Grand Rapids MI
The price is ฿7,571 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿7,571
฿8,934 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
83 Monroe Center St NW Grand Rapids MI
The price is ฿5,206 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,206
฿6,143 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Major safety hazard and customer service. We stayed here on a weeknight to attend a local concert. Because the elevators were taking forever, we decided to take the stairs. Once the heavy door shut behind us, we were locked in. We tried doors on 5 different levels and all were locked. Banging on ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

CityFlatsHotel - Grand Rapids, an Ascend Collection Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

4 out of 5
235 Louis Campau Promenade Nw Grand Rapids MI
The price is ฿9,882 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿9,882
฿11,661 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Front desk staff was not very knowledgeable."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
140 Ottawa Ave Grand Rapids MI
The price is ฿5,817 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,817
฿6,864 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff here was absolutely amazing. Any questions was answered. The loaded nachos were awesome too. We will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
40 Louis St NW Grand Rapids MI
The price is ฿5,450 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,450
฿6,431 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

3 out of 5
161 Ottawa Avenue N.W. Grand Rapids MI
The price is ฿5,122 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,122
฿6,044 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Grand Rapids

Find the best Downtown Grand Rapids areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with a river, bridges, and illuminated buildings.

Kentwood

Kentwood is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Woodland Mall or Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve.

A cityscape with a river, bridges, and various buildings.

Heartside

Heartside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Van Andel Arena and Grand Rapids Children's Museum while in the area.

Black Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Black Hills and surrounding area, you can visit John Ball Zoo and Downtown Market.

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John Ball Park

While visiting John Ball Park, you might make a stop by sights like John Ball Zoo and Public Museum of Grand Rapids.

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East Grand Rapids

Visitors to East Grand Rapids like its restaurants and lake views, and Canepa Tennis Center is a sight worth a stop.

Downtown Grand Rapids Travel Guide