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Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Grand Rapids, MI
4.8 out of 5 rating, 121 Reviews
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    Wedding Reception

    Beautiful venue, Ambassador Ballroom was PERFECT for our reception. The ballroom atrium was perfect for cocktail hour. Service and food and beverage were absolutely fantastic. Would recommend this venue to anyone!!
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    Missy S. Sent on 04/23/2019
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    Beautiful experience

    We highly recommend the Amway Grand Plaza. Our son’s wedding was amazing. The highly professional staff made planning a very enjoyable experience.
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    Amber Sent on 10/24/2017
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    I used the Amway spa for myself and my bridesmaids on my wedding day. Everyone looked gorgeous and we had a great time. Kimberly is awesome!
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    Jennifer Sent on 05/29/2017
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    Our wedding ceremony and reception were at the Amway. They came up to our bridal suite to help the 8 of us get ready for the day with airbrush make up and hair. They set up pretty fast and even brought up a speaker to play music while we got ready. I've had mediocre experience with hair/makeup in the past, but the 3 stylists did a phenomenal job on everyone's hair and makeup. Each and every one of us looked our very best and felt gorgeous all day long. I had 2 hair changes during the evening as well due to our traditional Korean ceremony, and they were very accommodating and sent my stylist Cimberly to work on my hair each time. She was absolutely wonderful. It really set the tone for the day and contributed to the calmness I felt all day long!
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    Amway is so helpful and helps make planning so stress free!! Plus everything they do is exceptional.
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    Brecken Sent on 05/19/2016
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    I had my wedding reception at Amway and since we were staying there we chose the Amway salon for our hair and makeup for the bridal party/family because it was so convenient. When you're staying at Amway, you have the option of going to the Salon or having the Salon come to your room. We had them come to the suite and it was SO easy and convenient. They come prepared - set up the whole salon right in your room and get some fun music on in no time!

    For the hair and makeup, the did a phenomenal job. My bridal trial with Brandi went so well that I knew it would be perfect the day of. Brandi had my pinterest page up when I arrived for the trial and we talked through what I liked and what would work best. She is amazing! I couldn't have pictured my hair/makeup any more perfect and they did just as great of a job on my bridesmaids and family. Caitlin (the salon manager) was so helpful with planning and was there the whole day of the wedding helping out and getting us whatever we needed. The team was great. I would recommend to anyone! Convenient and so worth it!
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    The girls at the Amway Salon did absolutely beautiful wedding makeup applications for me, my mother, and my mother-in-law! Rose and Brandi created gorgeous looks for us and I felt like the best version of myself, and Caitlin ensured that everything went smoothly on the big day. They even came up to our hotel room, and went above and beyond to make everything easy for me. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding makeup and am so happy I chose them!
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    My husband and I had our wedding reception in the Imperial Ballroom at the Amway Grand this July. Our experience was absolutely phenomenal! The staff has a way of meticulously taking care of even the tiniest details yet they make the whole process easy and relaxed. Alia worked closely with us on the details of our and event and menu. She was incredibly patient, helpful, and thoughtful. I would not have even the tiniest reservation in recommending this venue to any bride!
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    If you are getting married in the West Michigan area, there is no greater beauty than the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. I knew that when I put down my deposit for the gorgeous Pantlind Ballroom, we were going to be WELL taken care of. Grace was so helpful when giving us the initial tour, and patiently walked us through their normal policies, room block info, etc. She was half the reason we ended up booking the hotel in the first place due to her professionalism, charm, and wedding knowledge. Once we booked, we were handed off to Katie in the catering department. She is just so sweet and attentive - make sure you ask for her! Our tasting came a few months later and we were blown away by how delicious it was. We made a few adjustments to our meal and they were quick to accommodate the revisions. Don't forget about their cake! Hands down best wedding cake I've ever tasted... and I've been to dozens of weddings. Overall, our experience thus far has been phenomenal, and it just makes me more and more excited for our upcoming wedding in September! The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is the epitome of elegance, old-world beauty, and world-class customer service. Do yourself a favor and book them for your wedding.
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    Amanda Sent on 10/18/2014
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    We could not have had a better experience for our wedding weekend than we did with the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. I contacted their wedding coordinator, Grace Hill, about 8 months prior to our wedding and she took care of us like it was her own wedding. She was responsive, honest, kind, and so easy to work with. She then assigned me to Katie Dietrich as my catering manager, and she was just as wonderful!

    Fast forward a few months.... From the moment my bridesmaids and I walked into our getting-ready suite, we were blown away. The suites on the tower side of the hotel had just been renovated and they were absolutely stunning. Even the helpful valet attendees and bellmen were such a pleasure to work with and would drop anything to help us with our things.

    We had our ceremony at our home church in Grand Rapids, but we immediately came back to the hotel for our reception in the Pantlind Ballroom. First and foremost, the room itself emanates an old-world, palace look-and-feel... almost like you are in Versailles, France! The gold-gilded ceilings and mirrored walls just sparkle when the lights are dimmed and you first walk in.

    The meal was not only hands-down the best wedding dinner I've ever had, but one of the best meals of all time! The food was warm, perfectly seasoned, and super fresh. Our servers were very attentive and handled our every need. Don't even get me started on that cake.. We had the red velvet cake with cream cheese filling AND a dark chocolate cake with peanut butter ganache filling. It was to DIE for and all of our guests were over the moon.

    The weekend was perfect, and I could not have hoped for a better wedding than the one we had. Thank you to every single person involved. I would recommend them to every Bride I meet for their own special day.
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    I'm so happy my husband and I decided to stay at Amway the night of our wedding. It is a beautiful hotel, and it's in a great location. The wedding specialist was wonderful! She booked our room for us and also booked our rooms for our guests. We were not from the area so we had to visit Grand Rapids a couple of times prior to the wedding, and Grace took great care of us each time we visited. I never had to book my own room or talk to anyone in the reservation department because Grace had everything set up for us before we arrived. Our guests, my husband, and I were very impressed with the hotel and staff.
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    Jessica Sent on 11/28/2013
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    My dream had always been to have my wedding reception at the Amway Grand Plaza. I am absolutely pleased by the service Amway has provided. My experience working with Amy was wonderful. The taste testing experience was a memory I will always remember. When we asked to alter a dish, the chef was more than willing to assist us and provide a second taste testing to ensure delicious meal options for our reception. The cake was beautiful and delicious. From our first meeting with Amy up to our wedding night stay at Amway, my husband and I were amazed by the treatment we were given. I would highly recommend to anyone who is considering this venue. You will not regret it!
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    My bridesmaid, my mother, and I went to the Amway Grand Salon to have our hair and makeup down before the wedding.

    They were amazing! They gave each of us our own look that matched our style and made us feel great. The make-up looks amazing and I wish I could have it done everyday!!!

    Thank you!!
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    Michele Sent on 11/12/2012
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    We had both our Ceremony and Reception here and planned our wedding from California. We worked with Amy Dettwiler for all our catering and ceremony needs and she was exceptional!! She made it so easy for us and had everything planned out, you could tell that she had a lot of experience and led us down a path for success. The Amway is a beautiful hotel and we had our ceremony in the Presidential Ballroom with the reception in the Pantlind Ballroom. It turned out wonderfully and we can't thank them enough for the customer service that they provided to us.

    In addition, our food was delicious! We received a lot of comments that it was the best food that our guest had ever had at a wedding. From the coconut shrimp to the most delicious wedding cake we could have asked for, the food was excellent and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend the Amway if you are having your wedding in Grand Rapids, they will not steer you wrong.
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    Meagan Sent on 10/23/2012
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    The Grand Plaza in St Pete did a wonderful job on everything. The rooms were ready ahead of time which allowed our guests an early check in which really helped. Wonderful job!
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    Jessica Sent on 10/01/2012
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    Our reception was in the Pantind ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. It was AMAZING! The room was GORGEOUS and the staff was super helpful. They set everything up, made sure the room was perfect, and when it came to serving the guests, they were quick and polite. The food was delicious, never had better wedding food in my life and thats not bias:) We did not get a chance to taste the cake before we cut into it...when that piece hit my mouth it was so moist and amazing I couldn't help but smile. The whole event was put together with great professionalism and the food/dessert was the fantastic. They even made a birthday cake for my mom, lit the candle, and let me bring it to her as a surprise:) I would highly recommend using Amway for your wedding venue. You wont be disappointed!
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    Sheena Sent on 09/03/2012
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    The food was amazing, the waiters where very nice and made everyone feel comfortable and catered to the bridal party well.
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    C K Sent on 09/04/2012
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    excellent service, quality and communication. We had a few unusual needs for our guests and they readily problem solved and accomodated our needs.
    Grace Hill and Jennifer May were a delight to work with and our event was spectacular!
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    Karen Sent on 10/19/2012
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    Our daughter , who lives in San Francisco, was getting married in Grand Rapids with mostly out of town guests. We needed a venue that was beautiful,convenient and served great food. The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel delivered on all of these things and then some. Our team of Grace Hill, wedding planner, and Kevin Johnston, director of catering, worked with us to show us how we could have a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner and Sunday brunch all at the same venue while giving each event it's own distinct feel, from urban contemporary to ballroom formal to outdoor bistro. Grace and Kevin did not just respond to our requests they became fully engaged in creating the weekend we envisioned. They offered many helpful suggestions and kept us updated on everything. In short, the service was outstanding. We received many compliments from our guests who were impressed with the food, service and amenities that the Amway offered. I do not believe there is another venue in GR that could deliver all we asked at such a high level. Having Grace Hill and Kevin Johnston-the A Team- working for us allowed me, my husband and the bride and groom to completely relax and enjoy the weekend. We were lucky to have them and the Amway is lucky as well.
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    The Amway was the perfect location for our wedding reception. I've known I've wanted to have my reception here since I was little. :) Amy Detweiller was a fantastic wedding organizer, provided by the Amway. Service at the reception was impeccable and Amy had arranged everything exactly to our wishes. The Pantlind Ballroom was beautiful and many, many of our guests commented on both the elegance of the ballroom and the hotel in general. Our guests stayed in the updated Tower section of the hotel and my husband and I stayed in one of the Tower Suites which had a wonderful view of the river. I highly recommend the Amway. They made our wedding day and night perfect!
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    The Amway Grand Hotel Staff made my wedding the most memorable day of my life. They were helpful and flexible. I could have not picked a better place to celebrate my wedding.
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    Amy Sent on 07/28/2012
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    I needed a salon that could do my hair and makeup and hair for my 8 bridesmaids and the flower girl. Since we were staying downtown at the Amway Grand, I didn't want to have to drive all of my girls somewhere, so being able to just take the elevator downstairs within the hotel was so great. The price was pretty average, and the salon was very flexible. I live out of town, so I had my trial done nearly 6 months before my wedding when I was in town, and I changed my mind about a lot of things in between. They did a great job of listening to all of my changes and I ended up with exactly what I wanted! All of the girls hair also looked great, and they got us all done in just a couple of hours, so we were able to have a nice relaxing morning with plenty of time to get ready.
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    I had my guests stay at the Amway Grand Plaza for my wedding. They all absolutely loved it! I heard nothing but great compliments saying it was beautiful, clean, and that the staff was so friendly and professional. I kept needing to add rooms to my block and working with Grace was such a pleasure. She made the experience stress free and did everything possible to help me get more rooms over such a busy period for the hotel. I also used the salon for my hair, make-up and pre-wedding pampering. I absolutely loved my hair and make-up and the girls working in the salon were wonderful! I would absolutely would recommend working with the Amway.
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    we were very satisfied with our event. everything went well as planned and the staff was extremely accommodating.
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    Grace Hill, Kevin Johnston and entire Amway Grand Plaza Hotel staff did an absolutely outstanding job putting on a world class wedding reception and wedding weekend event right here in downtown Grand Rapids - thanks to all of you from the bottom of our hearts !
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