By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-09-17 06:44:13 | Word Count: 581
Grand Rapids is also known as Furniture City. It is a world renowned producer of fine furniture. They also have a lot of luxurious hotels that cater to guests with pets.
Grand Rapids is a city in the Michigan state of the US. It has a population of 197,800 according to the 2000 census. It is also Kent County’s seat and the state s 2nd largest city. It is also considered as one of West Michigan s principal cities.
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Grand Rapids is also named Furniture City since it became the premier manufacturing city and the major lumbering center of the US. It was in the International Exhibition held in Philadelphia in the year 1876 that it was recognized globally as a major producer of fine furniture. After this, it would hold national home furnishing markets, lasting for 75 years now. At current, they are considered as a global producer of office furniture as well.
The current mayor of Grand Rapids is George Heartwell, after John H. Logie did not run for the 2003 elections anymore. This is because Logie believed that the position should be a full time job, however, the voters think that it should remain a part time position so he did not run for office.
In June 2004, George Heartwell assumed office. Prior to this, he was a City Commission on the 3rd ward, from 1992 to 1999. He is also the current CEO and President of Pilgrim Manor Retirement Community. Last August 2007, George Heartwell assumed his 2nd term in office. He won 51 of the vote.
Grand Rapids Accommodations
If you are planning to visit Grand Rapids, either as a vacation destination, weekend getaway or just to buy fine furniture, they have several hotel options for you. Some of their hotels cater to guests bringing their pets along. Here are some of the pet friendly hotels in Grand Rapids:
Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront
This hotel is located along the streets of Ann. The hotel has elegant and luxurious features as well as amenities suitable for both business and leisure travelers. They also have an onsite restaurant that overlooks the Grand River. Pets are allowed for as long as it is kept on a leash in public areas, and is not allowed in the rooms without someone looking over them. Other amenities of the hotel include a microwave oven, hair dryer, cable/satellite TV, refrigerator, Internet access and telephone with data ports. The rate at this hotel ranges from $110 up to $129 per night.
Days Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown
This hotel is located opposite of the Ford Presidential Library and the acclaimed Van Andel Museum. Their amenities and facilities include a Wi Fi zone, indoor pool and an onsite restaurant among others. The hotel is also pet friendly but there is a $20 charge for each pet. In fact, there is a pet grooming station inside the hotel. Other amenities include a conference room, Internet access, microwave oven and many more.
Ramada Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids
This hotel is located near the airport and 2 popular shopping malls. The hotel features state of the art facilities and amenities, especially when it comes to their AV equipment and business center. Amenities include wireless Internet access, onsite restaurant, pool and boutiques. The hotel has a total of 180 rooms in their 5 floors. They also cater to guests with pets as long as the pets are well mannered. Rooms are equipped with microwave ovens, cable/satellite TVs, phones with data ports and voice mail as well as refrigerators and irons with boards.
