Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown

GREAT location, walking distance to Van Andel, hop cat, GRBC and a host of other great bars/​restaurants.
Updated courtyard, big room, big bathroom.
In need of some TLC, yes. Recommend? Yes. A few minor faults but nothing to keep us from returning.

The Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown is a nice spot to stay while visiting the area. It’s centrally located and easily walkable to a number of nearby bars and restaurants. The staff is friendly and helpful, the rooms spacious and clean, and the entire place also has a warm, inviting vanilla scent throughout the hallways and lobby. The one drawback to the experience was the parking. The hotel charges a $ 16 daily fee, and exiting the ramp proved very difficult with an unresponsive gate that kept returning our validated ticket, and would also not accept a credit card. Twice we had to call security to open the gate and let us out-​not the easiest system to navigate. The total price per night seems a bit on the high end for a mid-​sized Midwestern city-​$ 200 per night for two people-​although this rate is comparable to others downtown. All in all, I would recommend staying here if you’re in town for a night or two.

No complaints from my one night stay here at the Courtyard! The location is top notch (with plenty of Grand Rapids eateries, breweries, museums, shopping and more within walking distance) and in general it’s clean and convenient. I stayed in a double room and the beds were comfy, the room tidy. The room itself and the décor was not tremendously noteworthy but it was spacious and had a huge bathroom which ruled. Not a ton by way of amenities in the room (complimentary water bottle, bath robe, etc) but for one night it was fine. I ended up ordering room service later in the evening as I got peckish and my burger was pretty good and the fries nice and crispy. AND it showed up at my door in just 15 minutes as promised. The price point was also definitely good for room service. Not bad!
I also made my way to the hot tub/​pool for a bit and it was in good condition. I was the only one in their about an hour before they closed for the night so I got to relax all on my own. I just wish the hot tub was a bit more jet filled/​powerful (my back was killing me so a nice jet positioned closer to my shoulders would have ruled) but that’s very nit picky. There’s also a small gym attached with a few exercise bikes and such should the mood to work on your fitness strike. They were repainting the ladies’ locker room when I was there so I couldn’t really get a good feel for it but I think there is also a sauna in there which I would take advantage of next time should it remain post renovations. Staff was also very friendly
Admittedly I’ve been a little spoiled by staying at its big brother the JW Marriott just next door in the past but that swanky spot is definitely a higher price point which isn’t always feasible. Especially if you’re only in for one night. For location and affordability the Courtyard is a fine option.

The good… The lobby and common areas are really nice. Everything is clean and seems very well-​kept. The location to downtown Grand Rapids really can’t be beat. You’re across the street from the heart of the action in Grand Rapids.
The bad… For the price, the room seemed dated. The colors and design seemed old to me, and while things were clean, they didn’t seem to be in great shape. The air conditioning /​heat unit was very noisy, as was the shower which squealed. Parking is expensive, but sort of expected for a location like this.
I think for the price they could work on the bad parts a bit.

Excellent hotel, nice, clean, retro/​modern. Dead center the best location among all the night life and the museums. The hot tub and fitness area was way above average. It did not serve complimentary breakfast, but I knew that, however it had a restaurant.

I couldn’t agree more with Jeff H.‘s review. If I didn’t use Marriott points to stay here I would be disappointed with the quality for money.
The 4 star worthy aspect of this hotel is the LOCATION. The location in proximity to Founders, Van Andel and other great bars is spectacular. You can walk pretty much anywhere in this area, the streets seem really safe at night although you wouldn’t think so as there are a number of homeless people outside of certain areas during the day time.

Stayed at this hotel a couple of times when visiting downtown Grand Rapids. It’s a great choice for an affordable alternate to the JW Marriott to which it is connected to via skywalk. The hotel is clean and has the amenities of a typical Courtyard. There is a daily parking fee of $ 16. There are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. The B.O.B is across the street and a hot dog cart can be found when the club closes and you want a greasy hot dog fix.
This Courtyard will continue to be my top pick for downtown GR.

Good hotel in a great location in downtown Grand Rapids.
Rooms are comfortable-​bathrooms are small and rather standard. Nice lobby, amenities and the on site restaurant/​bar is convenient but just adequate in terms of choices on the dinner menu and bar (in Brewery Town USA, expected more options).
I’ve been spoiled in previous stays at the luxury hotel owned by the same parent company that I won’t name that is just to the north, but for $ 120 less per night, it’s a decent value.
No service issues of note and I’d stay there again if the price remains right in comparison to nearby alternatives.

I’m enamored with this place. It may not be everything I’d want in a hotel but it seems to be everything we needed.
Location, location, location! It’s just down the hill from a ton of great restaurants, breweries and museums. It’s around the corner from VanAndel and literally across the street from the B.O.B. If you want a decent hotel that’s not crazy expensive but in the heart of the action this is a good spot to be.
The room: not amazing but cozy and comfortable. The water pressure was nice! The bed was a little too firm but overall I liked our room. It could’ve been bigger and a little more modern but it was nice.
The front desk was very friendly and easy to deal with. Parking is mostly a cinch if you’re self-​parking. And they have a Starbucks in the lobby if you need a pick me up without trying to track down coffee options.
I will definitely be back and likely sooner than later. This was a little gem.

This is a good but not great hotel.
The location is fantastic if you happen to be in town for a concert at Van Andel or a downtown pub crawl (né Founders and HopCat).
The skywalk that runs direct from the hotel to Van Andel or Devos Hall is a huge plus. The indoor pool was decent at best, the parking structure decrepit, and the hotel innards «kind of mostly clean».
But for the price, the amenities and service here are really just alright (even considering the fact this is a downtown location in a major city… and by major city I mean major sort of).
I would definitely pony up the cash to stay here again for the above-​stated reasons, and I did not feel like taking a cab let alone driving a few miles to stay somewhere cheaper. But if you’re looking for luxury you’d best be ready to drop another $ 100/​night or so and stay somewhere else.

The hotel is fairly nice. The room we got was a one bed with a pullout couch. It was small and not the best for a family of four. The lobby was otherwise nice and easy to access and navigate.
I had a Thule car carrier for my Explorer that didn’t fit into the garage. I had to valet it every time. (Not convenient).
It’s a pretty good place to stay if you don’t have a lot of stuff and you get a bigger room.
Staff was very friendly and helpful.

I’ve spent A LOT of time in hotels, and majority of that time in last five years has been in Marriott properties. I’m a Platinum Elite rewards member if that you gives you an idea.
This property is very well managed. EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF THE STAFF, from the valet, to the front desk, to the bar to the housekeepers were courteous, professional, friendly and smiled all the time. Not in a creepy Stepford way, but they seemed like genuinely nice people. Kasmin in the Bistro at night is now my favorite Courtyard Bistro bartender (sorry Mike at Denver Airport Courtyard), she runs a tight ship, gets the food out while it’s hot, and never lets your glass go empty. She’s also a great resource on sites to see while in Grand Rapids. The morning crew greets you with a smile, makes your Starbucks just right, and your food is out in a hurry.
The room I had was spotless. Housekeeping even managed to get in while I was out for only a couple hours one afternoon.
Not sure if or when I’ll get to Grand Rapids again but this Courtyard would be my first choice of hotels.