Places to Stay New Year’s Eve in West Michigan

Are you looking for New Year’s getaway hotels and destinations in West Michigan? This article will give you all the best options for your holiday getaway. From more modern-day hotels with a classic feel, to quaint bed and breakfast destinations—we’ll have all the options you need to choose from! Thanks for reading, now or later, and don’t forget to send it to a friend who needs help planning a trip!

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AMWAY GRAND PLAZA HOTEL

Grand Rapids’ most lavish New Year’s Eve (NYE) parties are right around the corner! One of the best choices to splurge is the elegant Amway Grand. With over 650 luxurious rooms to choose from and amazing amenities, Amway is a perfect selection for your New Years festivities.

There are many different packages you can get for a stay here, like the Celebration package, the Santa Suite, the Wolfgang Puck Package, and much more. Many of these packages cover food so you don’t ever have to leave the hotel if you don’t want to—can you say win-win? I highly recommend looking at the NYE package specifically. This package includes access to the NYE Ballroom Bash at the Amway Grand location. The Amway Grand Plaza features a classic style with two beautiful towers offering over 650 rooms from modest to luxury! Some of the rooms have skyline views of the Grand River below and others have magnificent city views.

The hotel is conveniently located downtown, so if you’d like to forego the Ballroom Bash or hop to different activities, no problem! Amway is no more than a short distance away from amazing food, friends, and music—especially alive on NYE!

Read below for details on the ballroom bashes as well as the room features and packages.

Hotel Features:

• Parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• Fitness, Wellness Center, and Pool Area
• Spa With Various Services
• Business Center
• Coffee/Tea Maker in Rooms
• Banquet/Event Facility
• Various Room Options Between Two Hotel Towers
• Bar/Restaurants On-Site, Including MDRD, Ruth Chris Steak House, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, IDC,Rendezvous, Lumber Baron Bar, GP Sports, and Starbucks
• Package Includes:
• Complimentary Self or Valet Parking
• Wristbands to the Ballroom Bashes (Must Be At Least 21 Years Old) *King Rooms Receive Two Wristbands, Two Queen Rooms Receive Four Wristbands
• Late Checkout At 2 p.m.

All individuals must be present with valid ID at check-in to have wristbands affixed to wrists. You cannot pick up a wristband for someone who is not present. If wristband is removed or appears to have been tampered with, once affixed, you will need to purchase another online, if available.

Please Note: This package is only available on December 31, 2022.

The Ballroom Bashes Feature:

• Amway Grand Plaza Ambassador Ballroom – Starlight City DJ Rich
• JW Marriott International Ballroom Club – DJ Kane

JW MARRIOT

If you’re looking for a different option that still offers a party in a ballroom, this is another great New Years option for you. Amway and JW work together for ballroom bashes and this one will be just as elegant and epic as the former. The JW features upscale amenities, breathtaking views of the Grand River, and is within walking distance of many local tourist attractions, bars, and food places. This hotel also features lots of modern amenities like phone charging stations, three in-house coffee/food locations, and a pool and hot tub room.

Hotel Features:

• Fitness Center
• Pool and Hot Tub
• Parking
• Wi-Fi
• Room Service
• Meeting Space
• Mini-Bar and Coffee/Tea Maker in the Room
• Dine On-Site at Starbucks,Margaux, and the JDeck. Get breakfast at Margaux!
• The Ballroom Bashes will feature:
• Amway Grand Plaza Ambassador Ballroom – Starlight City DJ Rich
• JW Marriott International Ballroom Club – DJ Kane
• Don’t forget, if you stay here or at the Amway Grand, you also get to enjoy the New Years Eve ballroom bashes!

Boyden House Bed and Breakfast

If you’re looking for something a bit more rustic and calming for the New Year, The Boyden House is a lovely option for you. Built in 1872, the inn was renovated in 1987 and has been a successful Grand Haven bed and breakfast ever since. This beautiful and historic Grand Haven bed and breakfast is a short walk from downtown and offers eight charming rooms and suites with air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs, a guest library, and a free, homemade breakfast.

The Cabaret Room boasts of a shared main level deck, private double Jacuzzi, leather love seat, and electric parlor stove. The Honeymoon Suite features a cozy fireplace, access to a covered porch, and also a Jacuzzi tub for two. The spacious Executive Suite is furnished with a gas hearth, a large soaking tub, and original hardwood floors. Take a look below to see all their featured room rates and make sure to visit their website here to learn more.

The Boyden House Bed and Breakfast is only half a mile from the Grand Haven Musical Fountain and one mile from Grand Haven State Park. It’s a short walk from the artisan pizzas and Mexican food of Rustic Roots restaurant and the coffee and pastries at Jumpin’ Java. You can also get Starbucks inside the hotel! This would be a lovely, romantic or very calm getaway for anyone’s new years celebration!

Inn Features:

• Flat-Screen TVs
• Fireplaces
• Jacuzzi Tubs
• Air Conditioning
• Guest Kitchen
• Guest Library
• Homemade breakfast

The City Flats Hotel

Looking for a way to start 2023 on a greener note? This eco-friendly hotel is just the spot. They’ve got an in-house bistro (Citysen, bar and 24 hour coffee shop called CityBru). You’ll also only be a few hundred feet away from the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Plus, the Public Museum of Grand Rapids is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is five miles away. You’ll have many choices for beautiful scenery if you choose this establishment for your stay. The inside is decorated with a mixture of modern and traditional decor with all the charm of city life and cool city views.

Pro Tip: Add a fun package to your stay! City Flats offers a variety of options, including their Beer Package, Romance Package, the Parlour Package, and more. See them by clicking here!

Hotel Features:

• Parking
• Wi-Fi
• Fitness Center
• Meeting Space
• Dine On-Site at the CitySen Lounge and CityBru Coffee Bar
• Hair Salon at The Parlour

Canopy by Hilton

Is it your dream to stay in an art inpired space that feels like a mini art museum? This could be the winning choice for your New Years Eve celebrations! This hotel boasts of features like a rooftop bar, artisanal breakfasts (delivered per request), and cozy dining and lounge areas. Knopps rooftop bar has crafted cocktails, breathtaking views, and delicious appetizers. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, this area is one of the best for bar hopping and local food grabs, too! The hotel also features temporary art galleries that you can tour.

If you’re looking for the best of all worlds, plus a huge splash of artistic color to start your new year, you will not be disappointed with Canopy by Hilton!

Hotel Features:

• Pets Allowed With Supplies (Sleeping Basket and Bowl)
• Lounge Area
• Restaurants On-Site are Knoop Rooftop Beer Garden and Portico
• Parking
• Wi-Fi
• Temporary Art Galleries
• Special Laundry Services
• Fitness Center

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids

Another perfect hotel choice in Grand Rapids is Hyatt Place. It features so many amazing things including: a restaurant, fitness center, bar, and free wi-fi. All of this is within walking distance of the main Grand Rapids attractions. This hotel has several room options with great views of the downtown area. If you have time and need a place to eat some delicious southern-inspired dishes, Tupelo Honey is located right inside the hotel! This great southern-style restaurant features unique, made from scratch, food items and the tastiest craft cocktails.

Check out their menu by clicking here.

Hotel Features:

• Wi-Fi
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• Swimming Pool
• Pets Allowed
• Onsite Coffee House
• Mini-Mart
• Bar/Restaurant Called Tupelo Honey
• Free Breakfast

Residence Inn by Marriott

The Residence Inn by Marriott is a great option for extended stays and is the perfect place to stay and play. Located adjacent to the Van Andel Arena, The Bob, and so much more—there is always something to do near this hotel. This is what makes it such a great location for New Years Eve—most parties are within a short distance—making anything possible for a memorable evening and start to the year 2023.

The Residence Inn offers a variety of room types including studios, one suite, and corner suites. They also offer complimentary grocery delivery to fill your refrigerator. As could be expected at such a fine hotel, they also include a free breakfast and pride themselves on being pet-friendly!

Hotel Features:

• Wi-Fi
• Free Breakfast
• Pet Friendly
• Kitchen in Rooms
• Parking
• Small Meeting Room
• Swimming Pool
• Fitness Center

AC Hotel by Marriott

Just minutes from everything in downtown Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott is the perfect spot to not only stay, but to celebrate your brand new year. There are so many local activities nearby, you will not struggle to find activities for the day or night! Located near the hotel within walking distance are the Van Andel Arena, 20 Monroe Live, Rosa Parks Circle, The Grand Rapids Art Museum, John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids Public Museum, UICA, Children’s Museum, and Gerald R. Ford Museum.

Find out other top things to do in Grand Rapids by clicking here!

The building of the hotel has a 19th-century style decor. On the inside, visitors will find modern European-inspired decor that offers a comforting, at-home-but-not-home feeling. AC Hotel by Marriott also features an in-house library, lounge area, and tapas bar called AC Kitchen and Lounge. This is a modern-tropical-themed dining venue which offers Spanish and Latin American-inspired bites and cocktails.

Hotel Features:

• Pets Allowed
• Parking
• Wi-Fi
• Parking
• Restaurant/Bar
• Tea/Coffee Maker in Rooms
• Business Center
• Lounge Entertainment
• Mini-Market
• Fitness Center
• Meeting/Banquet Rooms
• Breakfast

Courtyard by Marriott

Located on the banks of the Grand River, Courtyard by Marriott offers guests stunning views of the river and easy access to the city center, where all the action will be on New Years Eve! The hotel features a number of comfortable room types, a fitness center, a swimming pool area featuring a hot tub, and so much more.

The Bistro is the Courtyard by Marriott’s onsite restaurant. Here, visitors can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, and even a cup of the famous Starbucks Coffee.

Hotel Features:

• Swimming Pool
• Wi-Fi
• Parking
• Tea/Coffee Maker in Room
• Restaurant On-Site Called The Bistro
• Tennis Court
• Mini-Mart
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities
• Fitness Center
• Sun Terrace

Homewood Suite by Hilton

Located right in downtown Grand Rapids is this great location, Homewood Suite by Hilton. This hotel is close to all of the fun bars and restaurants plus, it’s just a few steps away from Calder Plaza where many major events are held throughout the year. The hotel features stylish extended-stay suites with a variety of options, including one-bedroom and studio suites. Make sure to visit the rooftop terrace during your stay to enjoy great views of the city!

What excites me most about this location are the amazing outdoor spaces! The rooftop terrace features a fireplace, which might be a great place to view say… New Years Eve fireworks? Entertaining people on the streets below? The stars? The options are endless!

Hotel Features:

• Parking
• Wi-Fi
• Fitness Center
• Outdoor Terrace With Fireplace
• Onsite Coffee House
• Laundry Service
• Pool
• Grocery Delivery
• Mini-Mart
• Free Breakfast
• Large Event and Meeting Space

Baymont Grand Haven

Only 35 minutes from Grand Rapids and a short 5-minute drive from Grand Haven State Park and the beach, this Grand Haven Baymont Inn and Suites is a major contender! Not only does it have an indoor pool and hot tub for you to relax in and get away from it all, but it’s close to downtown Grand Haven. being downtown means that there are many different dining options—a perfect choice for a hotel on New Years Eve! Local bands, restaurants, and businesses always deliver something special for the new year.

The luxurious rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, microwave, and flat-screen television. Also, a free continental breakfast is served in the morning—win-win!

The family-friendly Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven is a 5-minute drive from downtown Grand Haven’s shops and restaurants. You won’t lack entertainment for NYE in Grand Haven, that’s for certain!

Hotel Features:

• Free Breakfast
• Free Wi-Fi
• Indoor Pool
• Indoor Hot Tub
• Microwave and Refrigerator
• Free Coffee
• Business Services
• Vending Machines

The Washington Street Inn

Situated just outside of the restaurants and attractions of downtown Grand Haven, the Washington Street Inn is a registered historic landmark with bright rooms that feature queen size beds and beautiful hardwood flooring.

The five bedrooms at the Grand Haven Washington Street Inn have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The Dornbos, Mary, and Gertrude rooms include private baths while the Sophia and Bettina rooms share one—which makes them a great option for a family! Why? Booking them both and simply treat them as a suite!

Each stay includes a three-course homemade breakfast on china plates and genuine silverware, with complimentary snacks, tea, and coffee offered in the dining room. The common rooms have that unique classic bed and breakfast charm, making them the perfect places to get to know other guests or enjoy a book before turning in at the end of your day full of celebrating.

Morning Star Cafe and Great Lakes Coffee are just around the corner from the Washington Street Inn. A 15-minute walk through downtown brings you to the Grand Haven Musical Fountain and other riverside attractions.

Inn Features:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Air Conditioning
• Flat-Screen TVs
• Historic Architecture
• Private Bathrooms
• Homemade Breakfast
• Snakes, Coffee and Tea
• Common Areas

Find out all the fun things happening in Grand Rapids for New year’s Eve- here!

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