Lodging & Parking
The Great Lakes EXPO has negotiated lower rates at the hotels listed below. Book your room quickly before they sell out!
Lodging Options
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- 800-253-3590
- Recommended Hotel
- Block Closes November 7, 2024
- Reservations that include Tuesday evening will require a 2 night minimum stay
- $50 early departure fee will be assessed for early departures
- Each room canceled after November 20, 2024 will be charged one night's lodging
![](https://glexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Courtyard-by-Marriott-Logo.png)
- 877-901-6632
- Recommended Hotel
- Block Closes November 7, 2024
- Reservations that include Tuesday evening will require a 2 night minimum stay
- Each room canceled after November 20, 2024 will be charged one night's lodging
![](https://glexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JW-Marriott-Logo.png)
- 877-901-6632
- Recommended Hotel
- Block Closes November 7, 2024
- Reservations that include Tuesday evening will require a 2 night minimum stay
- Each room canceled after November 20, 2024 will be charged one night's lodging
![](https://glexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Holiday-Inn-Logo.png)
- 616-235-7611
- Block Closes December 3, 2024
- Reservations require a 2 night minimum stay
- Free shuttle provided for 2 mile radius (includes to the DeVos Place)
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- 800-233-1234
- Block Closes November 7, 2024
Free Shuttle
$3.00 Parking
To help our attendees with more affordable parking options, Great Lakes Expo will offer a free trolley service to and from DeVos Place!
We will run a dedicated Trolley from DASH Area Lot #9 (just a few blocks over the river) to the front of DeVos Place Convention Center. There are also fee-based parking lots under and around Devos Place if you choose not to use the shuttle.
Schedule
Each day the shuttle will start at the published times with the last shuttle leaving at the listed time.
The Shuttle will run every 7-10 minutes on a loop during published times.
- Tuesday, December 10Â Â —————Â Â 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, December 11Â Â ———-Â Â 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Thursday, December 12Â Â ————–Â Â 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Great Lakes Expo does not reimburse or validate any parking.
Devos
Place
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Route
Legend
- Shuttle Route
- Shuttle Stops
- DASH Lot Area #9
Shuttle Route
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Detailed Directions
(Lansing/Detroit)
(Muskegon)
(Holland/Chicago)
- Travel US-131 South to Pearl St. (exit 85B)
- Turn right (west) at the stoplight at Mt. Vernon/Pearl St.
- Turn right (north) on Seward
- DASH Lot Area #9 is on the right
- Travel US-131 North to Pearl St., (exit 85B)
- Turn left (west) at the stoplight at Pearl St.
- Turn right (north) on Seward
- DASH Lot Area #9 is on the right
- Travel I-96 West to Grand Rapids
- Take I-196 West (also called the Gerald R. Ford Freeway) into downtown Grand Rapids
- Take the Ottawa Ave. (exit 77C)
- Turn right (west) on Michigan St.
Continue on Michigan St. (street name turns to Bridge St.) to Seward - Turn left (south) on Seward
- DASH Lot Area #9 is on the left
- Travel I-96 East to US-131 South (exit 31A)
- Travel US-131 South to Pearl St. (exit 85B)
- Turn right (west) at the light at Mt. Vernon/Pearl St.
- Turn right (north) on Seward
- DASH Lot Area #9 is on the right
- Travel I-196 East to Grand Rapids
- Take the Ottawa Ave. (exit 77C)
- Turn right (west) on Michigan St.
- Continue on Michigan St. (street name turns to Bridge St.) to Seward
- Turn left (south) on Seward
- DASH Lot Area #9 is on the left
or Trailer Parking
- For return to DASH Lot Area #9, you will be picked up and dropped off near the main entrance to DeVos Place in the bus drop off lane.
- There will be signage at this location.
![](https://glexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Shuttle-Pickup-Devos-300x176.png)
- Use DASH Lot Area #9 MIDDLE gate.
- Look for Great Lakes Expo Signs.
![](https://glexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Parking-Entry-Gate-9.png)
- Please contact Savanah Christiansen at schristiansen@experiencegr.com or 616-233-3556 before 11/17/24.
- Use DASH Lot Area #9 MIDDLE gate.
- Look for Great Lakes Expo Signs.
![](https://glexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Parking-Entry-Gate-9.png)
Questions
on Lodging or Parking?
Reach out to Savannah Christiansen the Convention Services Manager at Experience Grand Rapids or call the main number for a full list of local hotels or travel questions.