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Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids, an IHG Hotel
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- Has indoor swimming pool
- Access to gym on-site
- Hotel has 118 rooms
- 4 floors in property
- 2 suites in property
- Check in time: 3:00pm
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesMilitary Appreciation Leisure Rate For U S and Canadian Active Duty Veterans Retired Standard Room W
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStandard Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds and Mobility Accessible Tub Breakfast Included in The Price
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Ferris State University, Riverwalk, Dragon Trail, Historic downtown, miles of biking and hiking trails. There is something for everyone!
Map and Points of Interest Near Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids, an IHG Hotel
Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Nice Hotel Near Ferris State"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The room was clean and the property was close to Ferris State where I had business. It was also close to a nice restaurant, bar and grill, where I had dinner with friends. The staff was polite and friendly. I would stay there again.
Michael B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
04-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 08 to Sat Nov 09 2024 at a $134.99 average nightly rate. 
"Staff friendly, room clean, everything went smoothly."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Just two little issues, no milk on Monday morning. Maybe a quick trip to a local grocery to get folks served through breakfast.
Vicki B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
23-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 19 to Mon Oct 21 2024 at a $124.99 average nightly rate. "Very relaxing and peaceful."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very comfortable. I would definitely recommend and will be back; staff was really respectful.
Tyler P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
27-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 22 to Sun Jun 23 2024 at a $145.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
The Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids, located on the campus of Ferris State University is the perfect location for your next corporate or group travel. We offer 118 luxurious guestrooms and suites. Included in your rate is a complimentary Express Start Breakfast, access to our oversized pool and jacuzzi, and 24 hour fitness and business centers. Perfect for work or play!
Green Sustainability
Green Engage
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2015 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 118 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 118 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 2 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 0 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 28904 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 500 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | Varies |
| Pool Info: Oversized indoor heated pool and whirlpool | |
| Ownership: | Amerilodge Group |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours from Day of Arrival for individual reservations. Group reservations vary | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | varies |
| Total Taxes: | 11.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 5.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.00% |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 25.00 Per Night (Waived if bar over $150) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 9.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 9.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 12.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Golf course on hotel grounds
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Grand Rapids, MI approx 55 miles
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Holiday Inn Express Start breakfast complimentary with your room.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.No Pets Allowed
Parking Info
Free parking in our large uncovered parking lot. Big enough for trucks with trailer, busses and RV's
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary High Speed WiFi
Cleaning Policies
Our IHG® Way of Clean program—launched in 2015—was developed in partnership with Ecolab and Diversey, both world leaders in hygiene and cleaning technologies and services. This ever-evolving, ever-improving program reflects the advice of regional and global health authorities, and local public health authorities in markets around the world. Hand sanitizer stations in public spaces.
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Biggby Coffee - Start your day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a variety of breakfast options. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Blue Cow Cafe - Indulge in homemade soups, sandwiches, and salads at this charming cafe. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Schuberg's Bar and Grill - Enjoy delicious American cuisine in a casual setting. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Ferris State University - Explore the beautiful campus and visit the various museums and art galleries. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a variety of omelettes and breakfast sandwiches. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Elk Brewing - Grab a tasty burger and craft beer at this local brewery. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Cranker's Coney Island - Savor delicious coney dogs and other comfort food favorites. Located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Artworks - Immerse yourself in the local art scene and explore the galleries and workshops. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Sundae Sundae - Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast with a variety of pancakes and waffles. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Gate - Enjoy a diverse menu of sandwiches, wraps, and salads at this cozy cafe. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Raven Brewing & BBQ - Delight in mouthwatering BBQ dishes and craft beers at this popular brewery. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Riverwalk - Take a leisurely stroll along the scenic Riverwalk and enjoy the beautiful views. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center Big Rapids, an IHG Hotel
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids, an IHG Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids, an IHG Hotel.
Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids, an IHG Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Big Rapids event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Boardroom 1 | 31 x 19 x 10 | 589 | --/40 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 17 | 20 | --/-- | 30 | 50 | -- |
Close This Boardroom 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 589 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Boardroom 2 | 31 x 15 x 10 | 465 | --/30 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 15 | --/-- | 25 | 40 | -- |
Close This Boardroom 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 465 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 15 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Executive Boardroom | 31 x 15 x 10 | 465 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | 14 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Executive BoardroomThe Executive Boardroom features a private bathroom and a built in flat screen TV. Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 465 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 15 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Audiorium | 54 x 30 x 17 | 1620 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 98 | -- | -- |
Close This AudioriumRoom Type: Auditorium Total Size: 1620 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 54 x 30 x 17 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Great Lakes | 56 x 31 x 14 | 1736 | --/90 | 70 | 54 | 40 | 30 | 40 | --/-- | 100 | 180 | -- |
Close This Great LakesRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1736 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 56 x 31 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Michigan or Huron | 28 x 31 x 14 | 868 | --/50 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 24 | --/-- | 50 | 90 | -- |
Close This Michigan or HuronRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 868 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 31 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| University Ballroom | 128 x 67 x 15 | 8576 | --/450 | 350 | 350 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 950 | 1200 | -- |
Close This University BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 8576 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 128 x 67 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| University A,B,C,D | 32 x 67 x 15 | 2144 | --/120 | 80 | 81 | 48 | 38 | 48 | --/-- | 230 | 300 | -- |
Close This University A,B,C,DRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 2144 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 32 x 67 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Auditorium | 54 x 30 x 17 | 1620 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 148 | -- | -- |
Close This AuditoriumRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1620 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 54 x 30 x 17 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Boardroom #1 | 31 x 19 x 12 | 589 | --/-- | -- | 30 | 20 | 18 | 20 | --/-- | 38 | 70 | -- |
Close This Boardroom #1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 589 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 19 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Executive | 31 x 15 x 12 | 465 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This ExecutiveRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 465 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 15 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Michigan | 28 x 31 x 15 | 868 | --/-- | -- | 44 | 24 | 20 | 28 | --/-- | 94 | 90 | -- |
Close This MichiganRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 868 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 31 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Grill Room | 42 x 27 x 8 | 1134 | --/-- | -- | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | --/-- | 35 | 50 | -- |
Close This Grill RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1134 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 42 x 27 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Huron | 28 x 31 x 15 | 868 | --/-- | -- | 44 | 24 | 20 | 28 | --/-- | 94 | 90 | -- |
Close This HuronRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 868 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 31 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| University D | 67 x 32 x 15 | 2144 | --/-- | -- | 104 | 40 | 32 | 48 | --/-- | 215 | 300 | -- |
Close This University DRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2144 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 67 x 32 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| University B | 67 x 32 x 15 | 2144 | --/-- | -- | 104 | 40 | 32 | 48 | --/-- | 215 | 300 | -- |
Close This University BRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2144 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 67 x 32 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| University C | 67 x 32 x 15 | 2144 | --/-- | -- | 104 | 40 | 32 | 48 | --/-- | 215 | 300 | -- |
Close This University CRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2144 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 67 x 32 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Boardroom #2 | 31 x 15 x 12 | 465 | --/-- | -- | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | --/-- | 28 | 50 | -- |
Close This Boardroom #2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 465 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 31 x 15 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| University A | 67 x 32 x 15 | 2144 | --/-- | -- | 104 | 40 | 32 | 48 | --/-- | 215 | 300 | -- |
Close This University ARoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2144 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 67 x 32 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel have?
There are 118 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel?
Yes, they have 19 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel?
Holiday Inn Express Start breakfast complimentary with your room.
What parking is available at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel?
Free parking in our large uncovered parking lot. Big enough for trucks with trailer, busses and RV's
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary High Speed WiFi
Can I get a AAA rate at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids An Ihg Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Oversized indoor heated pool and whirlpool.
Testimonials:
"This was the easiest way to find hotel packages that i have ever experienced!! We are very happy with this service though and will recommend it to others her at the university." P.M. - Orlando, FL
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