Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Premium amenities
Cons:
Service inconsistencies
Cleaning schedule surprises

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Room cleanliness was acknowledged positively, but some issues with upkeep were mentioned.
Service
8.43
Mixed sentiments; staff was helpful but there were complaints about the front desk greeting and service speed.
Location
9.47
Convenient and prime location with positive remarks about its accessibility.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms were described as clean and modern with luxurious touches, though some had issues with comfort.
Amenities
9.45
Facilities such as the fitness room and bar were positively highlighted.
Value for Money
9.41
Given the high-quality offerings, it was noted as an excellent value for a premium hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Breakfast received positive feedback though no specific negatives were mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.93
General satisfaction was expressed despite minor service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience chic furnishings and elegant marble bathrooms in each room, along with modern amenities like cable TV and an iPod docking station. Room service is just a call away for your convenience.

Dining Excellence
Savor French-inspired cuisine at Margaux, our on-site restaurant, serving daily for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy a variety of refreshing beverages and snacks at Starbucks located right within the hotel.

Convenient Location and Services
Located in downtown Grand Rapids, our hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and a hotel bar for your relaxation. With Gerald R Ford Airport just a 15-minute drive away, and valet and public parking options available, your stay with us is made hassle-free.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at JW Marriott Grand Rapids!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Along with self-parking, the property offers valet parking for $29.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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GRR

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 328 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 8.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Amanda solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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JOSHUA couple us
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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staceykR647YF Couples Illinois
10
I was very impressed
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at the Grand Rapids location. The hotel was very nicely kept and all the staff were very welcoming and professional. I want to compliment one employee in particular who we felt went over and beyond her job responsibilities. She took charge and instead of deligating she was actually doing everything. I was even more impressed to find out she was the general manager. Jas Staten is any companies ideal employee. She displayed professionalism, character and commitment well beyond expectation. You could tell she not only enjoyed her job but truly cared and it showed. The staff even commented on how much they loved working for and with her. JW you hit the jack pot with hiring Jas and I hope you know how valuable of an employee she is to the Marriott family.

2026-08-01 via Tripadvisor
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ryansox Family Chicago, Illinois
8
Great property with a little room to improve
Pros:

WOW, we loved our stay. The last time we visited was in 2020 where the hotel had bare minimum staffing and service wasn't the greatest. Great to see how things have changed.

Arriving and self parking was very easy. The only downside is if you need an EV charger they are padlocked and you have to Valet + pay a surcharge. We opted not to but it is an inconvenience nonetheless.

Check in was fast and great. We arrived at 1pm and got early check in, which helped with our family staying in multiple rooms. We went to the pool which was a decent sized indoor pool, good for laps but only about 3 foot 10 inches at its deepest. No hot tub but the eucalyptus steam room and infrared sauna room made up for it.

Restaurant opens up too late, had a huge line at 5pm with tons of people trying to dine before the busy night. We enjoyed the service and food. We didn't get a chance to go to the club lounge for dinner or dessert since we opted for the restaurant for a quick meal before we ran to our show.

Noise levels at this hotel are a little loud at night with lots of events going on. If noise is something you care about, inquire about it at check in to potential get a quieter room. Rooms are great sized, modern, and love the bathroom.

The Club Lounge is on the top floor and is really tiny, which can get packed real quick. We arrived right at 7am for breakfast, to find that the staff didn't quite have everything set up and ready to go. I wish the staff were given more time to set up so food can be ready at 7am, which is already a little late compared to other properties. Food didn't end up being ready till closer to 7:15am and with the crowds it made a quick early morning meal a bit stressful. I know JW's don't provide breakfast as a welcome gift but I wish maybe they would offer breakfast in the restaurant in lieu of club lounge access to help with crowds and late setup times.

Overall we loved the property and were so excited we were in the area to return. We will absolutely be back, and we look forward to trying the club lounge and restaurant again!

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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ronaldn802 Business
8
Great Property But Be Ready for Noise
Pros:

What a great property! Lovely setting, stylish hotel, attentive service, modern rooms, some with great views of the river. Very diverse breakfast buffet and an active concierge lounge that is staffed and stocked. My only issue was needing to sleep and it was difficult. Early evening (8-11 pm or so), a concert was going on at a relatively new public amphitheater downtown and down river. But apparently the sounds travels easily and in tact across the waters to make it present to river-facing rooms in the hotel. The front desk offered to send up ear plugs, but if this is problem, better sound proofing and thicker paned or multi-paned windows are needed in those rooms. The offer of ear plugs is hardly a solution. To make it worse, a trio of drummers began playing on the Blue Bridge at 1:30 AM. The front desk called the police, but it took them until about 2:15am to get it shut down. All in all, not much quality sleeping time. While the drumming is clearly an issue beyond the hotel's immediate purview, staff seems to know about these noise problems. Absent a window fix, the least they could do is alert guests to the possibility and invite them to request a room that is not liable to be noisy. In fact, they alerted me via formal written letter to lock upgrades happening during my stay, but noise is clearly a bigger issue.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Faith couple us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Breeden couple us
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple us
8
Cons:

We stayed on the Executive Level in order to access the lounge. During the week, snack and small bites are very limited to non-existent due to staffing. We were not given our breakfast passes, however the desk agent provided Starbucks cards due to the mistake.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Charissa couple us
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Vanvleet/fasel extended_group us
10
Great stay. All staff were amazing.
Pros:

It was beautiful and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group us
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Suzette couple us
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Mohr solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Lori A. couple us
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Every detail was exceptional. I have stayed in many Marriot properties and this is the best by far. It is in the class of Four Seasons-Well done!

Cons:

The executive lounge food was lacking for grab and go- no fruit and sugary options- consider Greek yogurt instead of plain and nuts or other healthy options as opposed to snack mix.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Byna solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Theresa0826 solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Hokierob119 Business Glen Allen, Virginia
2
Unhelpful
Pros:

Charged the wrong credit card. A month later they still haven’t corrected their mistake. No follow up.

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
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Chadwick extended_group us
10
The stay was perfect. Excellent rooms with amazing views! Customer service was extremely friendly.
Pros:

The customer service was extremely accommodating and friendly. Easily the best customer service I have ever had!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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UptownChicago Couples
10
Striking Modern Business Hotel With Excellent Service.
Pros:

I really enjoyed my one night stay at this modern stylist hotel. For titanium elite they offered me access to the JW Club on the top floor, which was lovely. They had happy hour bar service there in the evening for a small fee. The server had bright red hair and was exceptionally friendly sharing tips about the area along with cocktails and wine.

The room was awesome with floor to ceiling views of the river and we were upgraded to a corner room. We had a slight problem with our first room as for some reason the mattress was wet and the agent Mandolin apologized profusely and moved us to the same room on a different floor.

The valets were also exceptionally friendly.

2026-05-06 via Tripadvisor
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Kelsey couple us
10
A wonderful getaway!
Cons:

Our room was excellent. We made use of the spa and the restaurant, both of which were wonderful. We also loved the skyway access to other areas. Very convenient!

2026-05-05 via Nuitee