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Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Curio Collection · Accessible Luxury
Warren and Wetmore's 1913 Pantlind Hotel ranked among America's ten finest by 1925, and its English Adams interiors still anchor Grand Rapids' grandest lobby. Amway restored the old house and added a glass tower on the Grand River in 1981; today 656 rooms spread across both wings beside DeVos Place.
- 656 rooms
- Opened 1913
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Architect: Warren & Wetmore
About Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Address 187 Monroe Avenue NW. The historic wing and the 1981 tower share one Curio flag.
- About 47,000 square feet of meeting space. Plaza and Tower suites sit in both wings.
History
Amway Grand Plaza traces its story to the Pantlind Hotel, which opened in 1913 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, as one of the city’s great early-twentieth-century downtown hotels. The hotel’s original architecture was designed by Warren and Wetmore, the New York firm best known for major Beaux-Arts commissions, and the building’s English Adams styling still anchors the property’s identity today. According to the hotel’s own history materials, by 1925 the Pantlind had already earned a national reputation and was ranked among “One of the Ten Finest Hotels in America.” That distinction reflected the scale and polish of the original property at a moment when grand downtown hotels served as civic showpieces as much as lodging.
The building’s later chapter is equally important. After decades of use, the property was carefully refurbished by the Amway Corporation and reopened in 1981 as the Amway Grand Plaza, pairing the restored historic Pantlind sections with a contemporary glass tower overlooking the Grand River. The transformation preserved the hotel’s heritage while adding the scale and amenities expected of a modern convention hotel.
Today, the hotel’s historic core remains a defining part of the guest experience, from the Pantlind Lobby to the landmark public spaces that recall its early prominence. Hilton’s current listing places the hotel at 187 Monroe Northwest in downtown Grand Rapids, next to DeVos Place Convention Center and along the Grand River, reinforcing its long-standing role as a central address in the city. The property also continues to carry a strong dining and events profile, with multiple venues spread across the Pantlind and tower wings. While the available source material does not confirm a National Register listing or major heritage award, the verified record is already substantial: a 1913 opening, a celebrated 1925 reputation, and a 1981 rebirth that made preservation part of the hotel’s modern identity.
The setting
At 187 Monroe Avenue NW in downtown Grand Rapids, the 1913 Pantlind and the 1981 tower stand on the Grand River next to DeVos Place.
Restaurants and bars
- MDRD — Restaurant
- The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck — Bar · Bar
- Ruth's Chris Steak House — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Historic Hotels of America member
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