Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotels
Curio Collection by Hilton
8.4 (992 reviews)
187 Monroe Northwest , Grand Rapids , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Helpful staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
No bath towels
Limited food options
Outdated room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Some reviews mention cleanliness positively, but issues like no bath towels provided impact perception.
Service
9.53
Staff are often praised for being helpful and friendly, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
9.07
Convenient location close to restaurants and attractions, enhancing the experience for guests.
Room Quality
7.52
Mixed reviews on room quality, with some rooms being described as outdated and not matching expectations.
Amenities
7.55
Limited options for families and accessibility issues reported, affecting guest satisfaction.
Value for Money
8.51
Some guests felt that the value for the price paid did not meet expectations due to various complaints.
Food and Beverage
8.06
Lack of food options late at night and closure of amenities detract from the overall experience.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall experience varies; while there are positive aspects, significant issues have been noted by some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 10:21

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Location
Experience unparalleled views of the Grand River at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Michigan. Connected to the Grand Rapids Convention Center, this upscale hotel offers a convenient stay with a touch of elegance.

Top-Notch Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a fitness center and on-site shops during your stay at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Indulge in a delectable meal at the renowned Ruth's Chris Steakhouse located right on the premises.

Prime Location
Explore nearby attractions like the Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Arena within walking distance via a connected skywalk. With easy access to Motorway I-196, the hotel ensures that you can effortlessly navigate the city.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Early check-in is subject to availability; guests should contact the hotel directly the morning of arrival for availability.
Guests must be 18 years or older to check-in.
Private self-parking: USD 41 or valet parking: USD 45. No reservation is necessary.

Beginning November 2025, Starbucks will be closed as we transition to Foxtail Coffee (due to open Spring 2026). Our Pantlind Hotel will also be undergoing guestroom bathroom renovations from 2025-2027. Room type availability may be subject to change based on project updates. All outlets and areas will remain open during these two enhancements to our beautiful, historic hotel.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GRR

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 992 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.53
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.06
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Climber178520 Couples Sandusky, Michigan
10
A step back in time!
Pros:

We had a great experience at this hotel. It’s full service and so much to do. The hidden speakeasy was so much fun, MDRD on the top floor was a lovely experience, pool was nice, room service was so fast, all staff was friendly and accommodating. I loved walking through the hotel and feeling the history. We had a riverview room and everything in the room was great! I loved that there is so much to do in the hotel alone. I also love that there is a skywalk that connects to the Van Andel. Very convenient. Great location. I would say this is definitely more of an adult hotel. I’ve wanted to stay here for years and after my first stay I am happy to say we will be back again soon for another little getaway!

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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Rene couple us
2
won't be returning
Pros:

location

Cons:

No hot water in the shower, bathroom door broken, ceiling panel missing and electrical exposed

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Phoebe couple us
1
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rodney solo_traveller us
9
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Tim solo_traveller us
1
Cons:

Staff would not go to our room and retrieve an item we left behind at 9:30 am before housekeeping could come in and throw it away. $300.00 went out with the trash

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Deepti family_with_children us
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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MichiganVisitor Family Michigan
4
Many Issues During Our Stay - Confirmation #3328517315
Pros:

Just returned from a very bad stay at this hotel. For context, we have stayed at this hotel since 2019 during our Grand Rapids visits. We regularly request (and pay for) a river view in room 1484 (or higher......1584, 1684, etc.) with a king bed. They have always graciously accommodated this request. (Yes....we know specific rooms may not be available during check-in but why no past problems in this area?)

We arrived to find 30+ people waiting in the check-in line with only 2 staff working on a consistent basis. We waited 40 minutes. The line behind us kept getting longer and longer. How could you not know the expected guest arrivals on any given day and staff accordingly? Pretty much chaos to start our stay.

During the check-in process we were assigned the following room:

1. The worst river view room money could buy. See below photos of the view we received in the past and the room we had last night.

2. There were two queen beds. No king bed like we have at home,

3. A light was out in the bathroom fixture. (See attached photo).

4. The dresser drawer holding the safe was broken. This made the drawer very difficult to open or close. (See attached photos).

Lastly there was an incident.......a bellboy was instructed to deliver luggage to our room by the front desk. He used his passkey and just came right in. The problem was it was not our luggage, and we were occupying the room! Luckily, I was dressed but my wife was not that dressed and had just moments before gone into the bathroom and closed the door.

To the hotel's credit, they did profusely apologize for the "incident" and gave us a $40.00 gift card. When we checked out, I returned the gift card unused and told them of all the above issues. They immediately removed all charges for last night's stay.

We traveled 150 miles one way to attend a Nate Bargatze comedy show. It was supposed to be a special, one time only opportunity and getaway. It wasn't.

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor
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jhncsts Friends getaway Bolton Landing, New York
4
Outdated Old Hotel
Pros:

Room was very dated....overpriced...$900 for an old suite...no breakfast room service available....web site to order out not functioning...

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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Horse1988 Business Athens, Ohio
10
Excellent experience
Pros:

Beautiful old hotel with a very modern addition. The lobby is gorgeous and located in the old Paintland portion which has been magnificently restored to its former beauty. Excellent location and first class amenities.

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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Maria solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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David couple us
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Lara family_with_children us
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Brad solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Antonio solo_traveller us
10
Amazing
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple us
9
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Matthew couple us
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sam family_with_children us
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Liz couple us
6
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Keeley family_with_children us
10
We had a great time and will definitely stay again.
Pros:

The building was beautiful, comfortable and easy to navigate. The views from our room were amazing. The noise cancellation between rooms was excellent.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee