Lodging Details for MTA's 2025 Annual Conference & Expo
Learn more below about each hotel option, including amenities, room types, rates and more. Lodging reservations open on Jan. 23; you must register for the Conference and get your personal housing code in order to book lodging. See full housing procedures below for details.
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Conference registration is now open! Click here to register online now.
Where to stay
Host hotel:
Amway Grand Plaza
187 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
This year’s host hotel offers more than 500 beautifully appointed guest rooms with decor ranging from historic to contemporary. Recently renovated, the warm, residentially styled rooms are designed with the modern day traveler in mind—without sacrificing touches of tradition and luxury.
Hotel amenities include: eight on-site dining outlets, free WiFi, in-room coffee, room service, fitness center, indoor pool/whirlpool, spa and salon, hotel shops and full-service concierge. Connected to DeVos Place via enclosed skywalk.
Cancel at least 24 hours prior to date of arrival to avoid penalty. A fee will be assessed on early departures.
THREE-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED
Check-in: 4 p.m. Check-out: 11 a.m.
Guest Parking: Discounted self-parking ($15/night) and valet parking ($20/night) available in attached ramp.

Room rates:
Standard Room – King bed: $188
Standard Room – Two queen beds: $188
Rates are per room, per night; taxes are not included; current taxes include a 12% local tax and 6% state sales tax.
Make your reservations by March 6, 2025, to ensure availability and discounted rates.
NOTE: A three-night minimum is required to stay at the Amway Grand Plaza.


Additional hotel options
Courtyard by Marriott
11 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
Rate: $188/night (plus taxes)
Connected to Amway and DeVos Place via enclosed skywalk
Check-in: 4 p.m.; Check-out: 11 a.m.
The Courtyard by Marriott offers modern guest rooms, friendly service and beautiful city views. Amenities include: free WiFi, mini-fridge, in-room coffee, fitness center, heated indoor pool & whirlpool and on-site restaurant.
Cancel at least 48 hours prior to date of arrival to avoid penalty.
Guest Parking: Discounted $15/day self-parking.
JW Marriott
235 Louis St. NW, Grand Rapids
Rate: $239/night (plus taxes)
Connected to Amway and DeVos Place via enclosed skywalk
Check-in: 4 p.m.; Check-out: 11 a.m.
The JW Marriott Grand Rapids is a high-performance luxury hotel, outfitted for both business and pleasure. Amenities include: free WiFi, in-room coffee, mini-fridge, fitness center, indoor pool, steam room, full-service spa, on-site restaurant, cocktail lounge and Starbucks. Complimentary EV charging available.
Cancel at least 48 hours prior to date of arrival to avoid penalty.
Guest Parking: Discounted self-parking ($15/night) and valet parking ($20/night).
Hospitality Suites now sold out!
All hospitality suites available for MTA’s Annual Conference & Expo are currently sold out. To be added to the wait list in the event of a cancellation, please email kristin@michigantownships.org.
Housing Procedures
Hotel reservations for registered Conference attendees opens at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23.
More than 900 rooms have been reserved for attendees at the Amway Grand Plaza and other area hotels. Each hotel offers unique amenities and discounted rates, as well as additional perks like discounted parking and free WiFi. To reserve your hotel room in MTA room blocks, you must first register as a Conference attendee. This allows registrants priority access to rooms and prevents filling the most desired hotels with “just in case” bookings for individuals who later opt not to attend. Your Conference registration confirmation contains your personalized housing code allowing one room per code. IMPORTANT: All registration and housing confirmations will come from MTA or our housing bureau, Grand Connection any third-party emails are fraudulent.
For the fastest service and most up-to-date hotel availability, make your reservation online at www.grandconnection.com/mta2025 starting on Jan. 23. Here’s how it works:
1.) Register for the Conference now at https://michigantownships.org/learning/conference or send in your Conference registration form with payment via fax or mail prior to the opening of Conference housing.
2.) Look for your confirmation email, which contains your personalized housing code. (Allow two to three business days after receipt for processing of faxed or mailed forms.)
3.) Beginning Jan. 23 at 9 a.m., visit www.grandconnection.com/mta2025 and enter your personalized housing code and last name exactly how it appears in your Conference confirmation to reserve your room online. You may also fax or mail completed forms to the MTA Housing Bureau (online reservations via the housing bureau are recommended for best availability). NOTE: Forms received without a housing code will NOT be processed. Housing forms received before 9 a.m. on Jan. 23 will not be processed until after 10 a.m. that day.
Housing Confirmation
The MTA Housing Bureau will provide a confirmation of your hotel reservation. Those booking via MTA’s secure housing website, www.grandconnection.com/mta2025, will receive an instant email confirmation; allow up to two weeks for faxed or mailed reservation forms. A complete mailing address, phone number and credit card to guarantee the rom are required to process housing requests. Most hotels allow pre-payment by check; instructions will be provided on your hotel confirmation. Do NOT send checks to MTA or the Housing Bureau; checks must be sent directly to your confirmed hotel.
Housing Changes & Cancellations
All hotel cancellations on or before March 26, 2025 must be made in writing by mail, fax or email to the MTA Housing Bureau, or visit www.grandconnection.com/mta2025 and select “Modify an Existing Reservation.” Confirmation of your revision(s) will be sent to you within one week. If you do not receive confirmation, call the MTA housing Bureau at (616) 785-6027, ext. 24. After Mach 26, cancellations or changes should be made directly with your hotel. Cancellation policies vary; see your reservation confirmation for details. late cancellations or early departures may result in penalties.
IMPORTANT: If you do not show up for the first night of your reservation, your entire reservation will be cancelled and you will be charged a cancellation fee in accordance with your assigned hotel’s policy. Please see your hotel confirmation for details.
REMEMBER: Make your reservations by March 5, 2025, to ensure availability and discounted rates.
NOTE: A three-night minimum is required to stay at the Amway Grand Plaza.