Grand Rapids getting first JW Marriott in the Midwest (hotel, construction)

[magellan]

Grand Rapids scores again. The new JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids is the first of the Marriott's upscale chain in the Midwest (only 16 JW's worldwide) Well under construction, the 340 room hotel and conference center will be opening Fall 2007 to serve the growing convention business from the 1 million square foot expansion of Devos Place Convention Center. It was designed by world renowned architectural firm Lohan Caprille Goetsch of Chicago.









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jwgrandrapids.com
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[Wabbit]

Not only does it bring an extra touch
of class and distinction to downtown,
but it fills a nice little gap in the
G.R. skyline. The view from the
top of the hill just West of the city is
shaping up to be a real signature shot.
Now if the city will just do something to
take advantage of that awesome riverfront
(ala San Antonio) we'll be on our way.
Mystery-Mystery project anyone?

[mich2fla]

This hotel is owned by the DeVos/VanAndels family. The management team that runs the Amway Grand Plaza will also run this hotel. It's a good get for downtown GR and hopefully it will bring in bigger conventions and business people.

[JenM]

Oh that makes the skyline look very nice!

[magellan]

Originally Posted by mich2fla

This hotel is owned by the DeVos/VanAndels family. The management team that runs the Amway Grand Plaza will also run this hotel. It's a good get for downtown GR and hopefully it will bring in bigger conventions and business people.

Yes, Alticor did develop the hotel, but the JW and AGP will be completely different entities, and in some ways competing against each other. The Marriott corporation will employ the hotel manager and all staff.