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Every day you spend in Grand Rapids is a bargain. But you'll enjoy an even bigger value if you can schedule your meeting on these dates!

Downtown

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

The Amway Grand Plaza always delivers an exceptional meeting experience for meeting planners and their attendees. Now, you can take advantage of these special bonuses to make your stay even better.

Schedule a meeting or conference in 2013 during one our 2013 value dates and receive:

Complimentary high speed Internet in guest rooms
Complimentary fitness center access

Plus choose three additional concessions from the value list below:

Complimentary self parking for all group/meeting attendees
$5 rebate on all guest rooms back to the master bill
1 per 35 comp rooms
10% off catering prices
20% off hotel restaurant dining
Amway15% off Audio Visual pricing
10% off spa and salon services at the Vasaio Spa & Salon
Complimentary wi-fi in your meeting room(s)
25% attrition rate
Complimentary welcome reception featuring a refreshing array of snacks and nonalcoholic beverages2013 Dates

2013 Dates: May 24-30, Jun 2-10, 25-30, Jul 1-17, Sep 1-15, Oct 9-18, Nov 1-10

Terms & Conditions: Group or Meeting must arrive and depart over on of the listed 2013 value dates. Sales contract must be signed by December 31, 2013 to qualify. Offer valid for new Group or Meeting bookings only. Group bookings must be 50 or more peak room nights to qualify. Offer is subject to availability. Rebate, which will be applied to the final master bill, does not apply to any surcharges, gratuities, taxes or third-party charges. The details of the incentives selected by the group must be identified and described in the sales contract. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers. 

JW Marriott Grand Rapids

JW MarriottThe JW Marriott Grand Rapids is offering special incentives for groups who chose to book their event during the special 2013 dates.
Concessions:

Comp guest room internet
Comp pool and fitness
Comp general session internet
Comp self parking
10% off food and beverage
15% off av equipment rental, does not include labor
20% allowable attrition
Double Marriott points, 50,000 max

Criteria for eligibility: New bookings only, 50-200 rooms peak, rates subject to change

2013 Dates:  May 23-30, Jun 2-16 & 30, Jul 1-6, Aug 18-23, 29-31, Sep 1-12, Oct 27-31, Nov 1-27, Dec 15-30

Devos Place - ThumbnailDeVos Place Convention Center

DeVos Place convention center integrates architecture, furniture and technology to provide an unparalleled environment for conducting meetings. Steelcase, Inc., the world leader in understanding the ways people work, collaborated with our architects to develop new solutions for encouraging more effective learning and interaction. The result? A convention center that empowers you to create the most impact with your event.

2013 Dates: May 26-29, Jun 3-6, Jul 3-16, Aug 3-10, 30-31, Sep 1-4, Oct 30-31, Nov 1-2, 20-26, Dec 16-31


Holiday Inn Downtown - meetingHoliday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown

Located downtown Grand Rapids, the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown offers a great downtown location with free parking. Select this property for your next meeting and you will recieve one of the following: 5,000 Bonus Priority Club Meeting Rewards Points, Complimentary coffee break for up to 50 attendees, Half off meeting room rental or 15% off total catering bill and 1 comp room per 25 booked rooms.

2013 Dates: June 1-30


Northeast

Prince Conference Center

Located on the campus of Calvin College, we are offering 25% room rental rate on these dates. Please mention Hot Dates Hot Rates when inquiring!

2013 Dates: July 1-13, 20-31, August 1-8, 10-19, 25-31, December 1-31.


Northwest

Riverfront Hotel-Grand Rapids

Blending warm hospitality, an inviting atmosphere and top-notch services all in a convenient location- less than two miles from downtown Grand Rapids, directly off of Highway 131. Guests can dine on The Grand River in The Landing Restaurant enjoying fine American cuisine or hang out in The Landing Lounge. To claim this deal, please contact our sales department.

Complimentary parking for all guests
$5 rebate on all guest rooms back to the master bill
1 per 20 comp rooms, FREE MEETING ROOM RENTAL W ROOM BLOCK.
15% off catering prices
20% off hotel restaurant dining
50% off Audio Visual pricing
Complimentary wi-fi in your meeting room(s)
Complimentary wine & beer welcome reception featuring local and regional cheese, wine and beer, and an arrary of snacks.

2013 Dates: May 24-30, Jun 2-10, 16, 25-30, Jul 1-8, 11-13, 18, 25, 26


Southeast

Hampton Inn & Suites

Select this hotel brand you know and receive 10% off of meeting space on Fri., Sat. and Sun. during 2013. You also recieve 1 comp room for 20 rooms booked for Fri and Sat nights and 1 comp room for 10 rooms booked Thurs thru Sun. Subject to Availability. To claim this deal please mention ExperienceGR.com.


Hilton Grand Rapids Airport

Select this hotel brand you know and you will receive these concessions.

• 1 complimentary room for every 25 revenue producing rooms
• PM Break Upgrade with the purchase of All Day Meeting Package
• 10% Discount in Spinnaker Restaurant for "On Own" meals

*All offers are subject to guestroom and/or meeting space availability.

2013 Dates: May 23 - 27, June 14 - 17, July 1 - 8, August 30 - 31, September 1 - 4, September 19 - 22, October 3 - 6, October 24 - 31, November 7 - 11, November 21 - 30, December 13 - 15, December 20 -30.



Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids Airport

Select this hotel brand you know and you will receive 25% off meeting space with 10+ room nights. Meeting planner bonus: 10,000 bonus Priority Club Points!


 

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport

Select this hotel brand you know and receive 10% off of meeting space on Fri., Sat. and Sun. during 2013. You also recieve 1 comp room for 20 rooms booked for Fri and Sat nights and 1 comp room for 10 rooms booked Thurs thru Sun. Subject to Availability. To claim this deal please mention ExperienceGR.com


Southwest

Hampton Inn

Any group booking 5 or more rooms will receive our recently renovated meeting room with state of the art A/V equipment free of charge, in addition to a $79 room rate. Also, any person booking 10 or more rooms will receive a 5,000 point Hilton Hhonors bonus. When booking, please mention Hot Rates, Hot Dates.
2013 Dates

2013 Dates: May 22-30


Complete an online RFP, or call Mary at 1-800-678-9859, ext. 3554.

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