GRAND HAVEN, MI - The plan for a hotel set to be constructed in downtown Grand Haven received final approval from city leaders this month.

The 128-room, five-story Residence Inn by Marriott is planned for the city’s central downtown area at 233 Washington Ave., within walking distance of a variety of local shops and restaurants, as well as the waterfront.

On Aug. 12, the Grand Haven Planning Commission approved the final development plan for the hotel.

“The city is super excited to partner with (6PM Hospitality) and move forward and have an anchor on that east end of downtown,” said City Planner Brian Urquhart.

The site is next door to the Jumpin’ Java coffee shop and is currently housing several office spaces.

“An office building is one thing, but a 128-room hotel is going to create

See Full Page