Grand Rapids, Michigan

Major Meeting and Event Venues

DeVos Place Convention Center

This state-of-the art convention center features a 162,000-square-foot, column-free exhibit hall; 40,000-square-foot ballroom; and 26 individual meeting rooms (32,000 square feet) that can be customized to any event size and setup. It’s connected by skywalk to three hotels (1,200+ rooms) and is within a 10-minute walk of 10 addition hotels (1,300+ rooms) and 300+ dining, shopping and entertainment options. 

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

One of three hotels connected to DeVos Place Convention Center by skywalk, the historic Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 47,120 square feet of meeting space, four elegant ballrooms and 30 technology-rich meeting and conference rooms. Upscale food and beverage options and turnkey planning services complement the hotel’s reputation for first-class amenities and exceptional guest service.

JW Marriott Grand Rapids

Also connected to DeVos Place Convention Center by skywalk, JW Marriott Grand Rapids has more than 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a ballroom built for 1,000 guests and 13 uniquely configured meeting, breakout and banquet rooms. In-house services include a certified meeting planner, AV technician, electrician, decorator and catering staff.

Gillett Bridge

A pedestrian walkway over the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, the Gillett Bridge can accommodate approximately 1,800 people for outdoor events. With access to electrical service and restrooms, the bridge is a convenient and memorably scenic spot for receptions and other events just steps away from DeVos Place Convention Center.