Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan. Located in the heart of Kent County, Visitgrandrapids.org calls Grand Rapids "one the principle cities of West Michigan." It is located on the banks of the Grand River and is only 30 miles east of Lake Michigan. Grand Rapids has plenty of festivals, farmers markets, art galleries, and museums, such as the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum where the 38th President was buried in January 2007. While in town, if you seek a hotel that features rooms with whirlpool hot tubs, there are lodgings that can accommodate you.
Courtyard Grand Rapids sits in the Entertainment district downtown. Accommodations include wireless Internet, work desks and ergonomic chairs. You can reserve a traditional room, one-bedroom suite or two-bedroom suite. You may use the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, on-site exercise facility, running tracks, basketball courts and tennis courts. Dining is available at the on-site Blue Plate, but there are also restaurants within a mile from the hotel, including 1913 Room and Friday's. Nearby attractions that you can reach via the skywalk include the Van Andel Arena, DeVos Hall and Amway Grand.
Courtyard Grand Rapids
11 Monroe Ave. N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-242-6000
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Quality Inn Terrance Club offers its guests a free buffet breakfast, local telephone calls, shuttles to the airport and high-speed Internet access. You have access to an indoor heated swimming pool, laundry room, whirlpool and fitness center. Nearby places to dine include Smokey Bones, Chili's and Bonefish Grill. Places of interest include John Ball Zoo, Cannonsburg Ski Area and Calvin College. The Saskatoon Golf Course is just 7 miles away.
Quality Inn Terrace Club
4495 28th St. S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-956-8080
qualityinn.com
This 78-room hotel is within 2 miles of the Gerald R. Ford Airport. You have access to a 24-hour facility, courtesy daily newspaper and free Internet connection. Rooms come with microwave ovens and refrigerators. Jump on the shuttle to tour places within 3 miles of the hotel and the airport. Attractions within 3 miles from the hotel include the Centerpointe Mall and Woodland Mall. Other attractions within 10 miles include the Wave Room, Grand Rapids Art Museum and Blanford Nature Center.
Sleep Inn & Suites
4284 29th St., S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-975-9000
sleepinn.com
