Hilton Garden Inn - Grand Rapids East

10/22/2026

Looking for fall activities for your next visit to Grand Rapids? 🍂 We put together a list of some of our favorite spots and seasonal events around West Michigan to add to your itinerary.

Some Upcoming Events:

🧟 The Zombie Dash 5K
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6:45 PM
A Halloween-themed evening 5K through downtown Grand Rapids, with zombies waiting around the course to keep you on your toes. Register online at thezombiedash.com.

👻 John Ball Zoo Zoo Goes Boo
Oct. 23–25 & Oct. 30–Nov. 1 | 10 AM–5 PM
Spooky decorations, treat stations, magicians, fire dancers, villains and more throughout the zoo. Costumes and trick-or-treat bags encouraged! Tickets available at jbzoo.org.

😱 The Haunt
Remaining dates: Oct. 22–25, Oct. 29–31 & Nov. 6–7
Looking for something a little scarier? The Haunt offers haunted attractions for those ready for a fright. Grab your tickets at the-haunt.com.

More Fall Favorites:

🌳 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Spend a few hours or the whole day exploring art, culture, nature and seasonal experiences. Upcoming highlights include the Outdoor Chihuly Exhibition through Nov. 1, Autumn Weekends with live music and seasonal food and drinks, and Hallowee-Ones family programming on select Saturdays.

🍎 Robinette's
A sixth-generation family farm with apple orchards, a bakery, c***r mill, winery, gift shop and plenty of fall activities, including a corn maze, hayrides and petting zoo.

🍁 Horrocks Market
A family-friendly independent market with handpicked products, plenty of fall favorites and free live music in the greenhouse most Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the fall and winter.

🏒 Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey Games
Catch a game and experience a little West Michigan hockey season while you're in town.

🌲 TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park
Climb through the trees at Knapp's Corner by day, or experience the forest after dark at this outdoor aerial adventure park.

🥾 Provin Trails Park
A great spot to get outside and enjoy some of West Michigan's fall scenery.

🍁 Millennium Park
Explore trails, beaches, lakes and plenty of fall color across one of Grand Rapids' largest parks.

🌿 Blandford Nature Center
Take a walk through the trails and enjoy the changing scenery at this 264-acre nature center.

Did we miss something? Drop your favorite Grand Rapids fall activities in the comments! 🍂

10/19/2026

Our Home for the Holidays special rate is officially live! 🎄🏨

Hosting family or friends this holiday season? Let your guests be our guests at Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East and give them a comfortable place to call home while they’re in town.

Call us at (616) 608-8800 for more details and to secure your special holiday rate!

Offer valid October 15 through December 31, 2026.

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to two of our amazing leaders! 👏

Thank you for everything you do for the Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East team. We appreciate your hard work, support, and the way you keep things moving day after day.

Hope you both have a great Boss’s Day! 🫶

10/06/2026

Book now, celebrate later! 🥂

Planning a holiday party or winter group stay? Book with Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East and get a few extra perks on us.

This offer is only available for contracts signed by October 31, 2026, for stays from November 2026 through March 2027.

So... consider this your sign to get the party on the calendar!

09/28/2026

As the weather changes and that crisp fall air starts to roll in, there’s nothing better than slowing down and warming up. 🍂

Take a dip in our indoor pool, then unwind in our indoor/outdoor hot tub. ✨

The perfect way to relax, recharge, and enjoy a little fall weather.

09/22/2026

There’s something about being greeted with a genuine smile first thing in the morning. ☀️

Our breakfast team is here bright and early, ready to pour some coffee, serve up breakfast, and make your morning a little nicer. 🤍

09/17/2026

A little appreciation post for the people who make a big difference every single day. 🫶🏼

Our housekeeping team works hard to make sure every stay is clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and we’re so grateful for everything they do.

Happy Housekeeping Week to the crew behind so many of the little details that make our hotel feel just right. 🤍

09/10/2026

We're so proud to see Denia getting the spotlight she deserves! 💖

Her career is such a great example of where a passion for hospitality, hard work, and a whole lot of dedication can take you.

✨ Career Exploration Spotlight ✨

Meet Denia Burch — a.k.a. "The Legacy Builder" — General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East (Suburban Inns).

Denia's story is a real one: Front Desk Agent in 2017. By 2019, while juggling a 2nd shift laundry job, running her father's business, and raising two kids as a single mom, she found her "forever home" with Suburban Inns during the opening of the Embassy Suites Downtown — and she hasn't looked back since. 💛

2nd Shift Housekeeping Supervisor (2020) → Spring GR Business Development Program grad (2021) → Executive Housekeeper leading a team of nearly 70 (2022) → Suburban Inns Leadership Award nominee (2024) → Assistant GM at Hilton Garden Inn GR East (2024) → General Manager (September 2025). That's not a straight line — that's grit.

Along the way, Denia used Suburban Inns' professional development funding to complete a Hospitality, Tourism & Business Management program through Florida Atlantic University, and today she pays it forward — pointing her team toward GRCC and FAU courses and the Hospitality Training Institute of Michigan so they can grow too. That's the legacy she's building. 🌟

Her words: "Success is the direct result of aligning actions with aspirations; goals without effort remain dreams, and our actions are the truest reflection of our beliefs."

Congratulate Denia below! 🎉

09/08/2026

The holiday season may still feel a few months away, but event dates are already filling up! ✨

Whether you're planning a company holiday party, a festive gathering with family and friends, or a celebration with your team, Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East has the space, catering, and menu options to help bring your event together.

Start planning early and make the holiday season one less thing to worry about.

Give our team a call at (616) 608-8800 to learn more about our event spaces and start planning your celebration! 🎄