Last updated October 9, 2026 · ranked from 18,443 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 10 hotels in and around Grand Rapids, MI, led by Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown, Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown and JW Marriott Grand Rapids. Together they have 18,443 Google reviews; Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.7. Every place on the list is in Grand Rapids, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
An all-suite layout, downtown address and consistently positive guest feedback earn Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown the No. 1 spot. Located at 40 Louis St NW in Grand Rapids, MI, the hotel has a 4.7 Google rating across 485 reviews. Guests praise the location, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff, with one describing the room and entire property as spotlessly clean. An indoor pool, exercise room and breakfast round out the offering, while another reviewer highlights walking access to downtown museums.
All-suite layout
Indoor pool
Walkable museum access
“Love this hotel, great location and all of the staff are the best. Loved our room, we will be back to stay here again!”
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Suite accommodations, included breakfast and a downtown location earn Embassy Suites by Hilton its No. 2 spot in Grand Rapids, MI. At 710 Monroe Ave NW, the hotel offers an indoor pool, on-site dining and free Wi-Fi, backed by a 4.7 Google rating from 1,603 reviews. Guests describe spotless rooms, friendly check-in and river views, including one from a balcony. A returning visitor also notes walking access to DeVos Place, adding a specific convenience for travelers attending events there.
All-suite accommodations
Free breakfast
Indoor pool
“Very lovely hotel. Had a wonderful stay and loved all the amenities they offered. In a great district in the city with a nice view of the river.”
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River and downtown views help distinguish JW Marriott Grand Rapids at 235 Louis St NW in Grand Rapids, MI. Its No. 3 placement is supported by a 4.6 Google rating across 3,433 reviews, with guests describing well-appointed rooms, responsive front desk service and an excellent executive lounge. Reviewers also note the convenient downtown location and engaging valet staff. The listing welcomes LGBTQ guests. Parking fees and a reported pool closure are practical drawbacks raised in the supplied reviews.
River views
Responsive front desk
Welcomes LGBTQ guests
“Great and well appointed room, woth wonderful and responsive service. The front desk attendants were awesome, and go above and beyond to respond to all inquiries. Will definitely stay again!”
A 19th-century setting, casual suites, and two distinct shared amenities earn this hotel the No. 4 spot in Grand Rapids, MI. At 161 Ottawa Ave NW, the property has a rooftop bar and an indoor pool, with city views from some suites. Guest excerpts describe clean, comfortable rooms, quiet accommodations even when the hotel is full, and welcoming staff; one also mentions a king suite with a kitchen. Its 4.5 Google rating across 1,485 reviews adds support to those specific strengths.
19th-century property
Rooftop bar
Indoor pool
“Great stay and now I'm sitting and waiting on the 6am breakfast to be set up so I can grab something and leave. It's 6:15. Time matters to me.”
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A 4.5-out-of-5 Google rating from 190 reviews anchors The Finnley Hotel’s fifth-place selection among hotels in Grand Rapids, MI. Located at 65 Monroe Center St NW, the hotel also explicitly welcomes LGBTQ guests. Its place on this list rests on that positive aggregate guest feedback and stated welcome, rather than any particular room feature or amenity—a straightforward basis for including it among the city’s hotel options.
An indoor pool, sports courts, and an on-site restaurant give Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown a mix of recreation and dining that earns it the No. 6 spot. At 11 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI, the hotel offers modern rooms and suites in a relaxed setting. Its 4.4-star Google rating across 1,776 reviews adds support to that amenity mix. The property also identifies itself as welcoming LGBTQ guests, another useful detail for travelers comparing places to stay.
Indoor pool
Sports courts
On-site restaurant
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Five on-site restaurants and a fitness center with a pool help Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton earn rank 7 among hotels in Grand Rapids, MI. At 187 Monroe Ave NW, the hotel offers traditional rooms with views and free Wi-Fi, backed by a 4.4 Google rating across 6,913 reviews. Reviewers praise the decor and thoughtful room service, though some report added fees and housekeeping lapses. Its combination of dining options and recreation facilities gives guests several reasons to stay on-site.
Five on-site restaurants
Fitness center pool
Free Wi-Fi
“Nice hotel, with plenty of nice restaurants inside . Parking fees and plenty more fees will pop up for anything and everything. Location is nice and so is the atmosphere and decor with nice chandelier .”
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Free breakfast, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym give Hampton Inn & Suites at 433 Dudley Pl NE a practical set of amenities for a stay in Grand Rapids, MI. This modern hotel’s simple rooms and on-site facilities support its No. 8 placement, alongside a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 1,342 reviews. One guest described the staff as helpful and kind, while another reported aggressive housekeeping at early hours—a contrast worth noting when weighing the guest experience.
Free breakfast
Indoor pool
On-site gym
“Housekeeping was extremely aggressive here at early hours.”
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Retro room styling and a rooftop bar serving Dutch cuisine give Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown a distinct identity at No. 9. Located at 131 Ionia Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI, the hotel also has a restaurant and welcomes LGBTQ guests. Its 4.3 Google rating across 741 reviews is supported by guest accounts of clean, well-maintained rooms, spacious accommodations, and rooftop hospitality. One reviewer found their room quiet even beside the exercise room; another noted nearby dining and cinema options, along with occasional traffic challenges.
Retro room styling
Rooftop Dutch cuisine
Welcomes LGBTQ guests
“Close to a lot of places, Max's South Seas, Dublin Hall, and Cinema to name a few. Traffic can be a lot at times, we had to drive around the block to find a place to pull in. Rooms are clean and well maintained. The bar was OK - fine …”
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An 1800s building gives AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown a distinct setting at 50 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. It earns rank 10 with a tapas and cocktail bar, gym, library, and free Wi-Fi, alongside a 4.2 Google rating from 475 reviews. Reviewers mention quiet rooms, cleanliness, and a central downtown location. One guest also describes housekeeping returning a forgotten watch and arranging shipment home—specific support for the service praise in the reviews.
1800s building
Tapas and cocktails
Gym and library
“Cindy went above and beyond to make our experience amazing.”
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How we ranked this list
Each hotel is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Grand Rapids category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which hotels in Grand Rapids, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Embassy Suites and Residence Inn both have 4.7 ratings, based on 1,603 and 485 reviews respectively. JW Marriott has a 4.6 rating from 3,433 reviews. Amway Grand Plaza has the most reviews in this guide, with 6,913 and a 4.4 rating.
Which hotels in Grand Rapids, MI include free breakfast or parking?
Embassy Suites at 710 Monroe Ave NW and Hampton Inn & Suites at 433 Dudley Pl NE both list free breakfast. Holiday Inn at 310 Pearl St NW lists free parking and Wi-Fi. Guest reviews at Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott and CityFlatsHotel mention parking fees.
Which hotels in Grand Rapids, MI offer indoor pools?
Holiday Inn, Courtyard, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hyatt Place and Residence Inn all list indoor pools. Courtyard also lists sports courts, while Hampton Inn & Suites lists a gym and hot tub.
Where can I book a suite in Grand Rapids, MI?
Embassy Suites at 710 Monroe Ave NW and Residence Inn at 40 Louis St NW are all-suite hotels. Homewood Suites at 161 Ottawa Ave NW offers suites, some with city views; one guest specifically describes a king suite with a kitchen. Courtyard at 11 Monroe Ave NW offers both rooms and suites.
Which hotels in Grand Rapids, MI have rooftop bars or on-site dining?
Homewood Suites and Canopy both list rooftop bars, with Canopy’s serving Dutch cuisine. Amway Grand Plaza lists five restaurants. AC Hotel at 50 Monroe Ave NW has a tapas and cocktail bar, while CityFlatsHotel at 83 Monroe Center St NW has a cocktail lounge and market-driven bistro.
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