Hotel & Travel

This year's LOEX conference will be held in Grand Rapids, MI at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, located in the heart of the downtown.

***May 7, 2014 Update: There may be a few rooms available, due to last minute cancellations, but online reservations are no longer an option.***

1) Amway Grand Plaza: To reserve a room, call 1-800-253-3590

2) Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown: To reserve a room, call 1-616-235-7611

3) Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown: To reserve a room, call 1-877-901-6632

 

- - Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (Conference Hotel)
187 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 774-2000
GPS users: Please enter 225 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids MI as the hotel address.

Amway Grand Hotel Parking - Valet and Self-Parking are available to overnight guests. Both allow 24-hour in-and-out access. The costs:
$16/night for self-parking; $25/night for valet parking (link)

- - Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown (Overflow Hotel #1)
310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (615) 235-7611
It is a 5 minute walk from this hotel to the conference hotel.

- - Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown (Overflow Hotel #2)
11 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 242-6000
It is a 5 minute walk from this hotel to the conference hotel.

 

Hotel & Surrounding Area


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The average temperature in Grand Rapids for May 8-10 is a high of 68°F and a low of 45°F

Getting Around Grand Rapids & To/From the Conference Hotel
Please note there is no special "LOEX Rate" or coordination by LOEX for the parking & transportation options persented here. These links are simply provided as a courtesy. :)

Transportation from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
The hotel is about 20 minutes from the aiprort.

Taxi
Metro Cab (616-827-6500) offers traditional taxicab and luxury sedan service at the curbside.
Taxi fare to downtown Grand Rapids is approximately $32 (U.S.). Luxury sedan service to downtown Grand Rapids is approximately $37 (US).

Public Transportation
The Rapid - 616-776-1100
The Rapid bus system includes a stop at GFIA on their route. Bus rides cost $1.50 with one transfer pass included. The latest schedule is available online. Please note, Route 17 serves the airport but does not run on the weekends.

Things to Do in Grand Rapids! Click here for some great information on things to do, places to eat, and much more while visiting the "City of Art, City of Design."