Accommodations

The headquarter hotel for the conference will be the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. A variety of restaurants and lounges are available to cater to your mood and appetite: GP Sports, where beer and burgers are popular; Cygnus 27, at the top of the hotel, where innovative cuisine is served; Cornucopia for a quick bite; Bentham's overlooking the Grand River; the Lumber Baron Bar; and the Inner Circle Bar for people watching. An indoor pool, jacuzzi and exercise room are available for a fee of $5.00 per day, per room.

Cost: Single or Double: $127.00; Triple: $137.00; Quad: $147.00

For reservations at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, call: 1-800-253-3590. Group Code: 1000BB

The Holiday Inn Downtown and the Downtown Courtyard by Marriott also have rooms available for the conference. For reservations at the Holiday Inn Downtown, call: 616-235-7611. For reservations at the Downtown Courtyard by Marriott, call: 616-242-6000.

Dining

Grand Rapids offers an astonishing breadth and depth of restaurants. Local chefs emphasize fresh, creative, farm-to-table cuisine. There are dozens of eateries within walking distance of downtown hotels and hundreds throughout the city. Click the Restaurants link at left for a complete listing of restaurants.

Click here to access a map of the downtown restaurants closest to the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place.

Nightlife

This is the perfect place to unwind after a long day! Brewpubs, sports bars, live music and comedy clubs can be found within walking distance of downtown hotels, and throughout the city. Click the Nightlife link at left to plan your night(s) out.

Shopping

From mega malls to independent boutiques, Grand Rapids is a treasure-hunter's paradise. Unique art galleries and specialty shops are found throughout downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Click the Shopping link at left to see what's in store for you.

Art & Culture

Grand Rapids is renowned for its support of the arts. City streets are lined with sculptures, two downtown art museums captivate visitors and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has been named one of the world's "Top 30 Must-See Museums." Great live music and theatre, too! Click the Other Things To Do link at left to check it out.