Events

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10

Event Rooms

10639 SQ FT

Total Event Space

180

Capacity Largest Space

5

Breakout Rooms
The Boardroom - Conference Setup

Meeting and Events

Refreshing event menus just right for you.

Full Service Catering and Meeting Planning. 24 hour business center access.
Marriott Bonvoy Points now available for meetings.
Full Service Audio/Visual including free wireless internet access in all of our meeting rooms.
Ideal for Weddings and Social Events.
Stay energized with food and beverage options including our destination bar and on-the-go breakfast

Meetings in Grand Rapids

Host your next meeting at the Downtown Courtyard by Marriott to impress your guests. We offer modern, comfortable meeting rooms, excellent catering options, and amazing guest services.

Grand River Room

Weddings and Occasions

Ideal accommodations for out-of-town wedding guests.

Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Great function space for wedding receptions and ceremonies. Professional planners to assist.
Book your wedding reception with us and receive discounts for all your guests' overnight rooms.
Our premium fitness centers offer cardio and resistant weight training equipment and free weights.
Roof top sports deck available seasonally with views of the city.
All day meetings available as a one stop shop to make your event seamless.

Wedding Event Venues

Situated directly in the center of all that Downtown Grand Rapids has to offer, the Courtyard by Marriott is the perfect location for your day! You will be at ease when you host your wedding with us! On-site catering, your own sales coordinator, valet parking and a free wedding cake, and the ability to host your ceremony, what else could you ask for!

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Please note: all room sizes are approximate.

Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.ft) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Grand River Room 70x48x12 3360 150 85 40 45 180 180
Kent Room 55x26x12 1430 140 85 40 40 120 120
Ottawa Room 42x30x12 1260 75 45 30 30 90 90
Directors Room A 25x22x12 550 40 25 16 15 40 40
Directors Room B 25x22x12 550 40 25 16 15 40 40
Directors Room C 25x22x12 550 40 25 16 15 40 40
The Boardroom 13x23x10 299 0 0 8 0 0 0
Grand Foyer 65x30x12 1950 0 0 0 0 100 100
The Gallery 17x23x- 391 20 18 20 15 30 20
Boardroom 23x13x10 299 - - 8 - - -
Grand River Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
70x48x12
Area (sq.ft)
3360
Theater
150
Schoolroom
85
Conference
40
U-Shape
45
Reception
180
Banquet
180
Kent Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
55x26x12
Area (sq.ft)
1430
Theater
140
Schoolroom
85
Conference
40
U-Shape
40
Reception
120
Banquet
120
Ottawa Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
42x30x12
Area (sq.ft)
1260
Theater
75
Schoolroom
45
Conference
30
U-Shape
30
Reception
90
Banquet
90
Directors Room A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
25x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
550
Theater
40
Schoolroom
25
Conference
16
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Directors Room B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
25x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
550
Theater
40
Schoolroom
25
Conference
16
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Directors Room C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
25x22x12
Area (sq.ft)
550
Theater
40
Schoolroom
25
Conference
16
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
The Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
13x23x10
Area (sq.ft)
299
Theater
0
Schoolroom
0
Conference
8
U-Shape
0
Reception
0
Banquet
0
Grand Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
65x30x12
Area (sq.ft)
1950
Theater
0
Schoolroom
0
Conference
0
U-Shape
0
Reception
100
Banquet
100
The Gallery
Dimensions (LxWxH)
17x23x-
Area (sq.ft)
391
Theater
20
Schoolroom
18
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
30
Banquet
20
Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
23x13x10
Area (sq.ft)
299
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
8
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet
Grand River Room 21.3x14.6x3.7 312.2 150 85 40 45 180 180
Kent Room 16.8x7.9x3.7 132.9 140 85 40 40 120 120
Ottawa Room 12.8x9.1x3.7 117.1 75 45 30 30 90 90
Directors Room A 7.6x6.7x3.7 51.1 40 25 16 15 40 40
Directors Room B 7.6x6.7x3.7 51.1 40 25 16 15 40 40
Directors Room C 7.6x6.7x3.7 51.1 40 25 16 15 40 40
The Boardroom 4x7x3 27.8 0 0 8 0 0 0
Grand Foyer 19.8x9.1x3.7 181.2 0 0 0 0 100 100
The Gallery 5.2x7x- 36.3 20 18 20 15 30 20
Boardroom 7x4x3 27.8 - - 8 - - -
Grand River Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.3x14.6x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
312.2
Theater
150
Schoolroom
85
Conference
40
U-Shape
45
Reception
180
Banquet
180
Kent Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.8x7.9x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
132.9
Theater
140
Schoolroom
85
Conference
40
U-Shape
40
Reception
120
Banquet
120
Ottawa Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.8x9.1x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
117.1
Theater
75
Schoolroom
45
Conference
30
U-Shape
30
Reception
90
Banquet
90
Directors Room A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.6x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
51.1
Theater
40
Schoolroom
25
Conference
16
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Directors Room B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.6x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
51.1
Theater
40
Schoolroom
25
Conference
16
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Directors Room C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.6x6.7x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
51.1
Theater
40
Schoolroom
25
Conference
16
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
The Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
4x7x3
Area (sq.mt)
27.8
Theater
0
Schoolroom
0
Conference
8
U-Shape
0
Reception
0
Banquet
0
Grand Foyer
Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.8x9.1x3.7
Area (sq.mt)
181.2
Theater
0
Schoolroom
0
Conference
0
U-Shape
0
Reception
100
Banquet
100
The Gallery
Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.2x7x-
Area (sq.mt)
36.3
Theater
20
Schoolroom
18
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
30
Banquet
20
Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
7x4x3
Area (sq.mt)
27.8
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
8
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Audio-Visual Equipment
  • AV Technician
  • LCD Projector
  • Microphone
  • PA System
  • TV
  • TV Production Service Provider
  • Teleconferencing
  • Videoconferencing
  • Wired Internet
  • Wireless Internet
Event Services
  • Carpenter
  • Certified Meeting Planner
  • Decorator
  • Electrician
  • Locksmith
  • Registration Service
  • Security Guards
Event Equipment & Supplies
  • Direction Signs
  • Easels
  • Flip Chart & Markers
  • Name Cards
  • Pens / Pencils / Notepad
  • Podium Lectern
  • Portable Stage
  • Spotlights
  • Stack Chairs
  • Tables
Business Services
  • Computers
  • Copy Service
  • Fax Service
  • Overnight Delivery/Pickup
  • Post/Parcel
  • Printers
Catering Services
  • Afternoon Break:$14.95 / Person
  • Coffee Break:$28.00 / Person
  • Continental Breakfast:$16.95 / Person
  • Dinner:$63.00 / Person
  • Full Breakfast:$22.95 / Person
  • Lunch:$27.95 / Person
  • Reception:$70.00 / Person