The DeVos Place Convention Center
The DeVos Place Convention Center located at 303 Monroe Avenue NW contains award winning art and has spectacular views of the Grand River. Enjoy a walk along the river in the morning, visit nearby museums in the afternoon, and dine at a wide variety of neighborhood restaurants, cafes, and breweries in the evening. The conference program, luncheons, and exhibit hall will be held at DeVos Place.
Conference Hotels
Hotel reservations opened on 15 August 2017. You may register online by using passkey at https://aws.passkey.com/e/49223318 (No code is required. Just select “attendee”) or by calling the hotel phone numbers below. The daily hotel rate at both conference hotels is $144.00 for one to four guests plus a 9% occupancy tax and a 6% state sales tax. This NGS Conference rate will be available until the conference block is sold-out or until 5:00 p.m. on 2 April 2018. Rooms at the conference hotels must be reserved with a credit card. Both hotels are offering the conference rate three nights before and after the conference dates until sold out. Complimentary wireless Internet is provided at both hotels. Anyone needing a handicap accessible hotel room, should make their reservation as soon as reservations open since the supply is limited.
Amway Grand Plaza
187 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Phone: 1-800-253-3590
The historical Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is the primary conference hotel and is connected to DeVos Place by an enclosed walkway. The hotel is affiliated with the Curio Collection by Hilton and included in the Hilton Honors program. Opened in 1916 as the Pantlind, the hotel boasts sweeping staircases, floor to ceiling draped windows, ornate ceilings, and large decorative chandeliers. Amway Grand amenities include an indoor pool, fitness facility, business center, spa and salon, gift shop, florist, and convenience store. Refrigerators are available upon request. The hotel features six restaurants: the Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, the Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck for quick, made to order breakfasts and lunches, GP Sports Bar, the Lumber Baron Bar, Cygnus 27 with scenic views of the city, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The Amway Grand is a luxury vacation destination. More details about the hotel can be found at http://amwaygrand.com.
The hotel requires a deposit equal to the value of the first night’s accommodation, including tax. Deposits are refundable if notice of cancellation is received by the Hotel Reservations Department at least forty-eight hours prior to the date of expected arrival. A $50.00 early departure fee is assessed upon check-out to all early departure reservations. Self-parking for hotel guests will be $10.00 per day. Valet parking is $34.00 per day with unlimited in-and-out privileges. Beginning 15 August 2017, hotel reservations may be made online at https://aws.passkey.com/e/49223318 (No code is required. Just select “attendee”) or by calling the Amway Grand Plaza at 1-800-253-3590 and asking for the NGS conference rate.
Guest check-in is 4:00 p.m., however, early arrivals will be accommodated based on availability. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Requests to retain the hotel room beyond that hour will depend upon availability and a late departure charge may apply.
Courtyard Marriott
11 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Phone: 877-901-6632
The Courtyard Marriott is the second conference hotel and is connected to DeVos Place by an enclosed walkway through several city blocks. Courtyard Marriott amenities include an indoor pool, fitness facility, business center, and Bistro restaurant and bar. All hotel rooms include a refrigerator. More details are available at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/grrdt-courtyard-grand-rapids-downtown/.
Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. and early check-in cannot be guaranteed. Check out is at 11:00 a.m. and a later check-out, if approved, will be subject to a one-half day full room rate including taxes. Parking at the Courtyard Hotel is currently $16.00 for self-parking and $25.00 for valet. Parking rates may increase before the conference. Beginning 15 August 2017, hotel reservations may be made online at https://aws.passkey.com/e/49223318 (No code is required. Just select “attendee”) or by calling Courtyard Marriott at 1-877-901-6632 and asking for the NGS conference rate.
Additional Hotels
JW Marriott
To receive the $189 per night (plus tax) discounted rate please use the phone number and/or the reservations website link below.
235 LOUIS ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Phone/Reservations: 877-901-6632
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Located approximately half of a mile from the convention center.
Homewood Suites Downtown
161 OTTAWA AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Phone/Reservations: 844-219-8342
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Located approximately half of a mile from the convention center.
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown
310 PEARL ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
Phone: 866-238-4218
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Located approximately half of a mile from the convention center.