Heartside Travel Guide
Grand Rapids
Popular places to visit
Van Andel Arena
Catch an event at Van Andel Arena during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Grand Rapids Art Museum during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
John Ball Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at John Ball Zoo during your trip to Grand Rapids. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is just one of the places to see in Grand Rapids, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Gerald R. Ford Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gerald R. Ford Museum during your travels in Grand Rapids. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Heritage Hill Historic District
You can find out about the history of Grand Rapids with a stop at Heritage Hill Historic District. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
Top hotels in Heartside
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Our stay was very enjoyable. The hotel is six years old but looked brand new. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. It took about 5-minutes to realize that the parking garage is actually a public garage next door however it looks brand new as well. My only complaint is that the coffee maker ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Grand Rapids Airport
Decent for the price but the restaurant is closed for remodeling. They assured us they had a “convenience store” on site but it was nearly empty so be prepared. It was also such a bummer to stay somewhere for 2 days and not have a single employee I saw SMILE once.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG
The staff were all friendly and it was a nice atmosphere. Just a decent amount of traffic noise due to the freeway and possibly from the main road. Also conveniently located close to downtown.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
The property was convenient for our purposes and the room was very good. Downsides are the $18/day parking fee and the odoriferous parking lot stairwells.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, MI
The only thing that would've made things better would be put more than 2 coffee packets in the bedroom for a 2 night stay with 2 adults, but we are doing great if that's my only issue
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids Airport North by IHG
Easy access parking. Fabulous grocery store across the street for anything you need.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heartside
Downtown Grand Rapids
While visiting Downtown Grand Rapids, you might make a stop by sights like Broadway Grand Rapids and DeVos Performance Hall.
Heritage Hill
While visiting Heritage Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum.
Medical Mile
You'll enjoy the churches and shopping in Medical Mile. You might want to make time for a stop at Heritage Hill Historic District or La Grande Vitesse.
Southwest
When in Southwest, you can plan a visit to Downtown Market and Meyer May House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Belknap Lookout
When in Belknap Lookout, you can plan a visit to Grand Rapids Art Museum and Broadway Grand Rapids, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Fulton Street Farmers Market and Heritage Hill Historic District.
