Hotels in East Beltline, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI is a great base for outdoor enthusiasts. There are many things in Grand Rapids to explore with a variety of restaurants, museums, universities, the John Ball Zoo, Frederik Meijer Gardens and art galleries. Located in western Michigan, Grand Rapids is close to Lake Michigan, offering boating, dune rides, fishing, kayaking, swimming and surfing in the summer. Nearby winter sports include downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. Spring and fall are great times to go for a long hike or a bike ride on some of the state's converted railroad trails.

Country Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites offer three choices of rooms: double queen, suite with living room and standard king room. The room amenities include premium down bedding, wired and wireless high-speed Internet, digital TV, coffee maker, hair dryer and an ironing board. The hotel features an indoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary buffet breakfast, business center, fitness center, meeting rooms, laundry, dry-cleaning and complimentary items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, comb and shaving cream.

420 E. Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-942-7000
www.countryinns.com/grandrapidsmi_east

Residence Inn

The Residence Inn is a good place to call home for a few nights. They offer spacious rooms with fully-equipped kitchens and free high-speed Internet access. The entire hotel has a smoke free policy, pets are allowed with a non-refundable pet fee and there is a fitness center and outdoor pool on-site. Located on the East Beltline, just north of 28th Street, the Inn is close to Frederick Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids Childrens Museum and downtown Grand Rapids.

2701 East Beltline Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 USA
1-616-957-8111
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/grrgr-residence-inn-grand-rapids/

Fairfield Inn

Located just east of the East Beltline off of 28th Street, the Fairfield Inn is close to Interstate 96 and a short drive from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The hotel features a business center, coffee bar, high speed wireless Internet, on-site parking and indoor pool with whirlpool. It is a short drive from local hikes, bike paths, golf, snow skiing and a nature preserve.

3930 Stahl Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-940-2700
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/grrpa-fairfield-inn-grand-rapids/

Ramada Plaza

The Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids Hotel is located on the south west corner of 28th Street and East Beltline at the entrance to the Woodland Mall. Recently remodeled, it is host to the Old Chicago Restaurant and Bar. They also feature conference and banquet facilities, a castaway bay pool area with a water slide, business center and fitness center. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building, free shuttle to the airport and free coffee in the lobby 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. weekdays.

3333 28th St. Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-949-9222
www.ramada.com

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Article Written By Kay Hammer

Kay Hammer has been a freelance writer since 2009. She has a B.S. in Retailing and Consumer Sciences from the University of Arizona and an M.A. in Environmental Leadership from Naropa University. She has written for various publications through school such as the Turning Leaf and Demand Studios such as Golf Link.

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