The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is in the southeastern corner of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It provides flights to destinations such as Las Vegas, Tampa and Toronto, Canada. The airport is only minutes away from hotels in eastern Grand Rapids and the city's downtown area. Many of the nearby hotels offer shuttle transportation to and from the airport. Some hotels offer "Park and Fly" packages, a convenience for travelers with an early flight.
The Hilton Grand Rapids Airport in eastern Grand Rapids is a 10-minute complimentary shuttle ride to the airport. The hotel offers a "Stay and Fly" package that includes overnight accommodations, complimentary shuttle service and free parking in the hotel's lot for up to 10 days. Spinnaker, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant also has a lounge area that serves cocktail drinks. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. This recreation area features sculptures, other fine art and floral exhibits.
Hilton Grand Rapids Airport
4747 28th St. E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-957-0100
hilton.com
Situated in eastern Grand Rapids, the Crown Plaza is a 10-minute drive from the Gerald Ford International Airport. The hotel is also less than five minutes from the 18-hole golf course at the Watermark Country Club. The country club also has on-site dining at The Grill restaurant. The Crowne Plaza hotel features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna and an on-site restaurant, Crowne Room and Tavern, with menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of the guest suites have separate living room areas. The hotel also has a car rental desk for vacationers who flew to the airport.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids - Airport
5700 E. 28th St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-957-1770
ichotelsgroup.com
The Ramada Plaza is a 10-minute drive from the Grand Rapids airport, and it provides complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to the airport. The hotel features an on-site waterpark, Castaway Bay, with a game room, indoor swimming pool and a 180-foot water slide, Splash Tower. Adults can enjoy relaxing in the Tiki Spa whirlpool tub. The hotel's two-room suites come with six wristbands which grant free access to the waterpark's facilities. Ramada Plaza is less than five minutes from restaurants and shops at the Centerpointe Mall. Shops include Nordstrom, Old Navy and other well-known stores.
Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids, MI
3333 28th St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-949-9222
ramadaplazagr.com