Where tO Stay

Accommodations

On-Site: The Prince Center

1800 East Beltline Ave. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Located At The Conference Center

(616) 526-7201

For a standard room with a king bed or two queens, the price is $145 per night + tax.

There are a limited number of on-site rooms, so please reserve early if you plan to stay at the Prince Conference Center.

Room reservations will open on February 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM (Eastern).

All reservations must be made through the online reservation system using the link below:

Speak Up Conference 2026

Reservations will only be accepted through the website; phone reservations will not be accepted

Once the hotel is sold out, you may call 616-526-0107 to be added to the waitlist. Please leave your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates. Rooms may become available shortly before the conference. The waitlist will be limited, and guests will be contacted if space opens.

Faculty: Please book your room directly through Bonnie at Bonnie@speakupconference.com.

Every Room Includes:

  • Complimentary continental breakfast – 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
  • Coffee available 24 hours a day at the front desk
  • Free Wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi)
  • On-site fitness center
  • Cable television
  • On-site coin-operated guest laundry facilities
  • Hair dryers, irons and full size ironing boards
  • Sofa sleepers in King Rooms and King Suites
  • Shuttle service is not available. You can view the ground transportation options around the Grand Rapids area at www.grr.org. They offer taxi services, public transportation, ride-sharing, and car rentals.

How To Reserve Your Room:

The Prince Center permits four adults per double queen room. Friends attending together (2-4 people) should please book one room.

A credit card is required to complete the reservation process and the card entered in the reservation will be the card that the rooming charges will be charged. We can’t split the room charges or accept multiple cards for payment.

All reservations must be made through the online reservation system using the link below:

Speak Up Conference 2026

Reservations will only be accepted through the website; phone reservations will not be accepted

Once the hotel is sold out, you may call 616-526-0107 to be added to the waitlist. Please leave your name, phone number, email address, and requested dates. Rooms often become available shortly before the conference. The waitlist will be limited, and guests will be contacted if space opens.

Country Inn & Suites

3251 Deposit Dr. NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49546-1465

Located 3.3 Miles From Conference Center

(616) 942-7000

For a standard room with one king bed & pullout sofa or two queen beds, the price is $140 per per night + tax including breakfast & parking. Suites may also be reserved upon request for an additional charge.

All rooms must be booked before June 16, 2026!

Every Room Includes:

  • Free Hot Breakfast
  • Coffee & Tea, and Fresh Baked Cookies (24-hour)
  • Wireless internet
  • Fridge & microwave included
  • Includes access to the pool, hot tub, & fitness center
  • Laundry Facilities

How To Reserve Your Room:

There are two ways guests may make reservations:

  1. Call (616) 942-7000 and ask for the “Speak Up Conference 2026” rate
  2. Visit THIS Hotels’ website for our block of rooms.

Comfort Inn Airport

4155 28th St. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Located 2.8 Miles From Conference Center

(616) 957-2080

For a standard room, the price is $99 per night + tax. Click here for a virtual tour of Comfort Inn. Ride-share with other conferees to and from the conference center.

All rooms MUST be booked before June 19, 2026.

Every Room Includes:

  • Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free Coffee
  • Free Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
  • Free Weekday Newspaper
  • In-room Microwave & Refrigerator
  • 100% Smoke-Free Hotel
  • Fitness Center
  • Business Center
  • Airport Shuttle

How To Reserve Your Room:

There’s one way guests may make reservations:

  1. Call the front desk (616) 957-2080 and ask for the “Speak Up Conference” rate. All rooms MUST be booked before June 19, 2024. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public, and you will no longer have access to the special group rate.
  2. Book online by clicking here.

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport

3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE 

Kentwood, MI  49512 

Located 2.5 Miles From Conference Center

(616) 285 7600

For a King Room the price is $129 per night + tax. For a Double Queen Room it is $139 per night. + tax. There are limited rooms, so you must reserve one quickly. Follow the steps listed below.

All rooms must be booked before June 17, 2026!

Every Room Includes:

  • Complimentary airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service to/from Prince Conference Center
  • Hot breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Indoor Pool
  • Fitness Center

How To Reserve Your Room:

There are two ways guests may make reservations:

  1. Call (616) 285-7600 and ask for the “Speak Up Conference” rate
  2. Visit THIS Hotels’ website for our block of rooms.

Sheradon Grand Rapids Airport Hotel

5700 28th Street Southeast

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 49546

Located 2.1 Miles From Airport

1.616.957.1770

For a king room, the price is $129 per night + tax. Rideshare or Uber/Lyft to conference center.

All rooms MUST be booked before June 30, 2026.

Every Room Includes:

  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Free Coffee
  • Free Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
  • In-room Refrigerator
  • 100% Smoke-Free Hotel
  • Fitness Center
  • Business Center
  • Convenience Store

How To Reserve Your Room:

There’s one way guests may make reservations:

  1. Call the front desk 1.616.957.1770 and ask for the “Speak Up Conference” rate. All rooms MUST be booked before June 30, 2026. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public, and you will no longer have access to the special group rate.
  2. Book online by clicking here.

Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East

2321 East Beltline Ave SE,
Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, US
616-608-8800
Located 1.3 Miles from the Conference Center (walking distance)

For a standard room with two queen beds, the price is $170 per per night + tax.

All rooms MUST be booked before June 30, 2026.

Every Room Includes:

  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Free Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
  • In-room Refrigerator
  • 100% Smoke-Free Hotel
  • Fitness Center
  • On Site Restaurant

How To Reserve Your Room:

There’s one way guests may make reservations:
1. Call the front desk 1.616.608.8800 and ask for the “Speak Up Conference” rate.
2. Book online by clicking here.

All rooms MUST be booked before June 30, 2026. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public, and you will no longer have access to the special group rate.