Grand Rapids Lodging near Gerald Ford International Airport

Nearby attractions:

• Celebration Cinema (2.1 mi)
  Enjoy a rainy afternoon at this state-of-the-art movie theater. An IMAX theater is available for a truly remarkable cinematic experience.
  Phone: +1 (616) 365-2051
• DeVos Place (4.2 mi)
  This premier convention center is home to the Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet Company.
  Phone: +1 (616) 742-6500
• Frederik Meijer Gardens (0.7 mi)
  One of the nation’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves more than a half-million visitors annually. The 132-acre grounds feature Michigan's largest tropical conservatory, one of the largest children’s gardens in the country, arid and Victorian gardens, a carnivorous plant house, outdoor gardens and a 1750-seat, outdoor amphitheater featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Rodin, Oldenburg, Calder, Moore, Bourgeois and Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero and Chihuly. This park was named one of the “must see museums in the world” by Patricia Schultz, author of the book "1,000 Places to See Before You Die," in an article published in Delta Sky Magazine. Allow three hours for your visit. Enjoy lunch in the "Taste of the Garden’s" café and browse in the unique gift shop. There is an outdoor tram tour of the outdoor sculpture park that makes up this amazing 132-acre masterpiece.
  Phone: +1 (616) 957-1580
• Gerald R. Ford International Airport (6.7 mi)
  Our hotel near Gerald R. Ford International Airport is a great place for business travelers to stay.
  Phone: +1 (616) 233-6000
• Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (4.5 mi)
  Explore the life and times of Gerald R. Ford, the president from our great state of Michigan. Attend a White House State Dinner or step inside of the Oval Office and cabinet room. The original Watergate burglar tools are located at this museum. President Gerald R. Ford’s grave site is located just outside the museum with a view of the beautiful Grand River. Allow 1.5 hours for your visit.
  Phone: +1 (616) 254-0400
• Grand Rapids Art Museum (4.1 mi)
  Visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum and find what the Chicago Tribune calls one of the “art treasures in nearby Midwest cities.” The Art Museum presents exhibitions of national caliber and regional distinction. The collection spans Renaissance to Modern Art, with particular strength in European and American 19th and 20th century painting and sculpture. The Works on Paper Study includes more than 3,500 prints, drawings and photographs. Friday nights at GRAM offer special programming when the museum stays open until 9 p.m. and features an immersion in the arts with great music, cash bar and art forum lectures and performances. Visit the GRAM store to find unique jewelry, home décor, books and children’s items.
  Phone: +1 (616) 831-1000
• Grand Rapids Public Museum (4.5 mi)
  While visiting this museum, be sure to take a spin on the 1928 Spillman Carousel. See Furniture City when you explore the Museum's largest and most-studied exhibit, featuring a complete history of furniture manufacturing in West Michigan. Stroll through the streets of Grand Rapids within a full-scale, detailed re-creation of the city in the 1890s. See "Newcomers: The People of this Place.” This is the Public Museum's newest, major, permanent exhibition of more than 600 artifacts and images discussing diversity and our place in West Michigan. Also on display is the story of the direct descendants of the original Ottawa, “Anishinabek: The People of This Place.” It is the history of the Potawatomi and Chippewa people of West Michigan, with life-like exhibit of animals and plants in their natural settings. Tour the halls of the museum while searching for hidden treasures from every letter of the alphabet!
  Phone: +1 (616) 929-1700
• Meyer May House (3.8 mi)
  A meticulously restored, Prairie-style home built in 1901 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Allow one hour for your visit.
  Phone: +1 (616) 246-4821
• Van Andel Arena (5.5 mi)
  This arena seats 12,000 and has hosted major acts, including Neil Diamond, Elton John, Cirque de Soleil and the Blue Man Group.
  Phone: +1 (616) 742-6600
• Woodland Mall (4 mi)
  Sears, Macy's and JC Penney anchor this excellent mall, where numerous specialty stores are sure to please shopping enthusiasts.
  Phone: +1 (616) 949-0012

For The Golfer! (Rates subject to change)

• Thousand Oaks (6.4 mi)
  Thousand Oaks Golf Club is one of Michigan's premier golf destinations. Golf Digest has rated this Rees Jones signature course "4.5 stars Places to Play" and one of the 25 best golf courses in Michigan. This stunning property will give you the feeling of a classic Northern Michigan-style golf course, just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Thousand Oaks is designed to provide a challenging game while accommodating golfers of all skill levels. With four sets of tee markers on each hole, the course can play anywhere from 5,328 to 7,128 yards. You are promised not only to have a memorable golfing experience, but also the opportunity to take in great sights, sounds and animal life found at Thousand Oaks Golf Club. Rates (18 holes w/ cart):
  • Regular rates - $87
  • Twilight (after 2 p.m.) - $67
  • Super Twilight (after 5 p.m.) - $47
• Boulder Creek (7.4 mi)
  Visit the beautiful 1400 sq-ft pro shop for all of your golfing needs. The elegant oak decor is stocked with the latest fashions for both men and women from fine makers such as Nike, Adidas, Ashworth, Under Armour and many more. On-site PGA golf professionals will be glad to assist you with your apparel or equipment needs as well as improving your golf swing at the spacious practice center. The facility at Boulder Creek accepts major credit cards from Visa, American Express, Master Card and Discover for green fees or merchandise from the golf shop.
• The Mines (8 mi)
  The Mines Golf Club opened in 2005 with 18 holes and a full practice facility. The Mines was selected by Golf Digest as the tenth "Best New Public Golf Course Under $75" in 2006. It is located above a portion of the old gypsum mines, five minutes from the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The site features mature hardwoods, rolling terrain and sandy soils. The Mines is a par 70 that measures 6701 yards with a slope of 137. The course is generally forgiving on the tee shots and playable through the green. A good short game will help lower your score. Rates (18 holes w/ cart):
  • Weekday (Mon - Thur) - $30
  • Weekend (Fri - Sun) - $30
  • Senior (Mon - Fri before 1pm, Friday before 11 a.m.) - $25
• Quail Ridge (10.6 mi)
  Quail Ridge was started when Randy Erskine, a five-time Michigan Open Champion and former PGA Tour player, partnered with Michigan's own renowned architect, Raymond Hearn, and 15 other investors to create a "great golf course with classic lines...that would be playable for players of all levels." Quail Ridge opened in 1998. This 18-hole championship course is known for its stunning natural beauty and lush greenery. The most obvious characteristics are the generous fairways and greens. Large trees, gentle hills, water and bunkers come into play, but with five sets of tees, everyone in your foursome or family can have a great time playing at Quail Ridge. The multiple tees and minimal forced carries make the course playable and friendly for all levels of players. You will love the course after your first experience! Rates (18 holes w/ cart):
  • Weekdays (Sun - Thur) - $55
  • Weekday Twilight (after 3 p.m.) - $40
  • Weekday Super Twilight (after 5 p.m.) - $30
  • Weekends (Fri - Sat) - $65
  • Weekends Midday (after 1 p.m.) - $55
• Thornapple Point (9.6 mi)
  A panoramic view of the breathtaking Thornapple River provides the backdrop for this expansive 18-hole course, featuring bent-grass fairways and impeccably groomed tees and greens. Winding along 7,000 feet of river frontage, the course guides you over gently rolling hills, through hardwood-lined fairways and near three of the most enchanting, untouched wetlands in the Midwest. Thornapple Pointe's wide, sweeping fairways, matched with the flexibility of multiple tees, challenge the limits of your ability while providing fair and enjoyable play. In addition, the state-of-the-art satellite GPS system offers hole layout and yardage to each hole location, as well as live leaderboards for tournament and outing play. The Thornapple Pointe golf experience would not be complete without the attentive assistance of the professional golf staff. From providing the finest possible playing conditions to meeting each request with enthusiasm, their mission is to provide each guest with a truly outstanding golf experience at Thornapple Pointe. Rates (18 holes w/ cart):
  • Weekday (Mon - Thur) - $55
  • Weekday Twilight (after 3 p.m.) - $42
  • Weekday Twilight (after 5 p.m.) - $32
  • Weekend (Fri – Sun) - $65
  • Weekend Twilight (after 2:30 p.m.) - $42
  • Weekend Twilight (after 4:30 p.m.) - $32
  • Weekend Twilight (after 5:30 p.m.) - $27
• Pilgrim's Run (32.7 mi)
  Encounter one of West Michigan's finest upscale public golf facilities. This magnificent course was built on over 400 acres and bears the hallmark of premier design and construction. With bent-grass fairways, distinctive green complexes and four sets of tees, it is certain to make your golfing experience truly exceptional. Your journey takes you down manicured fairways lined with tall white pines and black oaks to your destination, the pristine, undulating bent-grass greens. Pilgrim's Run is a "must play" for golfers who enjoy the combination of tranquility, beauty and challenge! Rates (18 holes w/ cart):
  • Weekday (Mon - Thur) - $55
  • Weekend (Fri - Sun) -$65
  • Seniors (55+) - $39

Colleges and Universities:

• Cornerstone University - 1 mi
• Aquinas College - 3.2 mi
• Calvin College - 3.4 mi
• Kuyper College - 3.8 mi