Please note: all room sizes are approximate.
Events
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10
Event Rooms
10639 SQ FT
Total Event Space
180
Capacity Largest Space
5
Breakout Rooms
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.
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.
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Weddings and Occasions
Check out our social events! Live music, trivia, and more — plan your night out with us!
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 renovated fitness centers offer cardio and resistant weight training equipment and free weights.
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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Rewarding Travel from Start to Finish
Earn up to 60,000 points per qualified event with Marriott Bonvoy Events. Elite members earn more with bonus points.
Floor Plans
| 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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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.
Room Set-up Examples
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown has 10 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the Grand River Room. It has a capacity of 180.
Yes, Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown provides wedding services.
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