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Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids North
2151 Holton Court NW
Walker, Michigan

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Walker/Grand Rapi
777 Three Mile Road
Walker, Michigan

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids North
500 Center Dr. NW
Walker, Michigan

Quality Inn Grand Rapids North
2171 Holton Ct Nw
Walker, Michigan

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids-No
358 River Ridge Dr
Walker, Michigan

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
450 N Center Dr Nw
Walker, Michigan


Hotel Tips

Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.



Things To Do

Walker thanks the collection of small business owners who devote their time and energy to make shopping downtown a great experience. Inventory offered downtown is shopped by the merchant buyer to bring the best products to your neighborhood.

Walker brings musicians together and finding your local musical instrument shop can be a great way to get to try new and used guitars. Be sure to start your search downtown if you are looking to upgrade, trade-in or add to your collection.

Walker has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Stephanie Seavers
Close to work but also love all the small business owners, friendliness and just how supporting our local area makes me feel!

Shawna Moore
I like the old school charm and love supporting the local merchants!

Taylor Stainbrook
I've never been to Spicewood but my sisters and I will be coming on June 2nd for a sister vacay weekend.

Jackie Avery
I love supporting locals, the view, and atmosphere!

Brandon Trujillo
Great Food


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