Grand Rapids, MichiganDowntown
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
Curved riverfront tower
Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan
Opened
2007
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottCurved riverfront tower
The tower functions as a lively downtown anchor, bringing travelers to the Grand River with French dining and outdoor deck drinks.
What it’s good at
Listed
Heated indoor pool overlooking the river, paired with Seraphina Spa bodywork and steam.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
When it opened in 2007, this was the first JW Marriott in the Midwest, a 24-story glass tower rising 256 feet above the Grand River.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
DeVos Place sits just down the riverbank, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum is a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms have no perimeter columns to block the glass, looking straight out over the Grand River or downtown Grand Rapids.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits behind double-height windows, looking over the Grand River beside hanging wicker chairs.
The spa
Seraphina Spa sets its treatment suites above the river, offering steam rooms, infrared saunas, and detox body wraps.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights line the fitness floor, looking out through tall windows over the city.
Restaurant
Margaux
Bistro cooking incorporates herbs grown in the hotel garden, and the marble bar hosts live jazz on weekend evenings.
At the table
Out on the Jdek, an illuminated patio bar sits beneath a pergola. Inside, steel-framed glass doors partition private dining tables.
How it began
Photographer Dan Watts traveled to Grand Rapids' five international sister cities to shoot the photo series displayed on each floor.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.