AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown

Wonderful
Traveller Type: review category business travellers

Very Good
Traveller Type: group
  : I was in town for a concert and the hotel location was very convenient to the venue. It was a 2 minute walk. I didn't mind paying a little more for the room because I figured it would balance itself out by the time I paid for event parking. Which is usually anywhere from $40 to $80 depending on the town. On my way to the hotel I see parking lots for $20. I travel a lot and every hotel I have stayed at has parking included. We arrived at the hotel around 6pm, checked in, and I asked the concierge what parking lot or garage we are to use. She informs me that parking is not included. I thought to myself if I would have known that, I would have stayed somewhere else for at least half the cost. The staff were pleasant, helpful, and accommodating. The hotel was very nice and clean. My friend and I continued our evening, went to the concert, and hit The Bob afterwards. The next morning I went downstairs for coffee and maybe something to eat. As I entered the continental breakfast area, a staff member told me that breakfast is $20. For that price and what was on the buffet tables, I didn't feel as though it was worth it. So I decided just to get a coffee, which was $3. We checked out around 11am. We leave the parking lot and our total for 17 hours was $55. The hotel was very nice, but being charged for every single thing that is usually free at other hotels, wasn't worth it to me.
  : Having to pay for parking, the continental breakfast, and even the coffee.