Safety Measures & Precautions

The health and safety of our associates and guests is a top priority. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we are actively monitoring guidance provided by public health officials, and we want to assure our visitors that additional sanitary measures are in place to maintain a healthy environment and limit the spread of germs. In addition to our regular and very thorough cleaning procedures, we are currently taking extra precautions, including:

  • Housekeeping is using EcoLab Peroxide Cleaner and Disinfectant Spray on all surfaces that guests or employees might touch in common areas, including the front desk, guest elevators, lobby restrooms, stairwell handrails and more.
  • Inside guest rooms, we are using EcoLab Peroxide Cleaner and Disinfectant Spray and always change to new, clean rags between rooms.
  • All high touch surfaces are being cleaned and disinfected several times throughout the day in guest corridors.
  • Guest check-in reception area is being cleaned every 30 minutes including all counters, pens, phones, and PIN pads.

We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you soon!

What's Happening in Grand Rapids: November 2022

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It's November, meaning it's time for all the fall activities to commence and that autumn has officially started. Fall is the perfect time for adventures and exploring with the family, making memories you'll have forever. Fall kickstarts the holiday season and allows you to spend time enjoying the beautiful fall colors and the activities around you and truly embrace the season before it's over. Grand Rapids is a prime location if you're wondering where to go and what places hold the best views and activities for the season. If you think Grand Rapids is already a fascinating location, wait until you see this location in the fall, not just due to the pleasant temperatures. 

Grand Rapids is proud to showcase an arrangement of stunning tree colors, fun events for the whole family, and apple harvests that are a one-of-a-kind experience. In this article, The Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown shares the top events you can enjoy this November this season! 

Fall Tours

If there's anything that Grand Rapids knows how to do correctly, it's fall colors. When it comes to fall, the beautiful arrangement of red, orange, and yellow leaves is enough to have you gasping when you look at the view. You take a self-guided tour with some gorgeous trails through downtown Grand Rapids and see the impact that fall has had on your surroundings. If you genuinely want to experience fall in full blossom and at its peak, take a self-guided tour, and you'll see the beauty of fall on full display. Between the views, the apple orchards, and the opportunities for fall picnics, you'll never run out of things to do on your self-guided fall tour. 

 

Live Entertainment

If there's one thing that you can find in the downtown rapids, it's entertainment. Grand Rapids prides itself on having endless entertainment for you to view when you're on vacation. This year the entertainment is next level, allowing you to experience concerts and events like never before. This year there are entertainers we've never seen, with various music choices and high-quality shows for all age ranges and musical tastes. A few of these include Five Finger Death Punch and Brantley Gilbert. When it comes to popular acts, we see Puscifer and Straight No Chaser, among other popular acts performing this season. 

 

Spending Time Outdoors 

You can turn to the outdoors and all it offers when you doubt what Grand Rapids offers. When it comes to the grand outdoors, there's an extraordinary amount of activities that you can partake in, including fishing, biking, hiking, and golfing. Grand Rapids is known for its beautiful outdoors and the many adventures you can have in the beautiful rivers and woods. Between the many marathons and races during the fall season and the boating and fishing activities, you'll never be at a loss for what to do to enjoy the outdoors.  

 

Autumn Activities

In downtown Grand Rapids every fall season, there's a variety of farmer's markets and autumn activities that you can partake in. Be prepared to have an authentic autumn season with corn mazes, pumpkin picking, hayrides, apple picking, and more! The list is never ending with the variety of autumn activities in the area, including pumpkin trails, cider mills, and more fun activities! Gearing up for the holiday season with the 101st Annual Santa Parade taking place on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in downtown Grand Rapids. We hope to see you there!