Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids South, . Home of ®The Big Dip" 10,000 sq. ft. water park. We are conveniently located adjacent to the Crossroads Banquet and Conference Center (with full bar service) (4,000 sq. ft. ) perfect for the small corporate meeting or up to 280 person wedding and social receptions. Also within minutes of major attractions, downtown Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Metropolitan Hospital, Fredrick Meijer Gardens, Van Andel Arena and DeVos Convention Center. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-South represents the latest in design standards. Come stay with us and experience a new level of accommodations and service. This hotel offers 79 guest rooms which include two- room suites, two- story spiral staircase room and Jacuzzi suites. All rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, and free high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Hotel amenities include free deluxe breakfast bar, 10,000 sq. ft. indoor water park (open Friday-Sunday or special events*) featuring a three story, double figure eight water slide, activity pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has a business center open 24 hours, game room, fitness center, 2,000 sq. ft. of meeting rooms, 100% non-smoking rooms, hearing and visually impaired and handicap accessible guest rooms.VanAndel events:July 22- Foo FightersAug. 15- Def LeppardSept. 3- American Idol 08'To reserve Birthday Parties please contact the hotel directly. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.