How Axel worksAxel $128 a night vs $130 on Expedia at Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $2 a night less (1%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Radisson Americas · 270 Ann Street NW, Grand Rapids
ATM · Shopping on site · Computer · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Newspapers · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher
Hotels in Grand RapidsAn aging 3-star riverfront hotel outside downtown
5.7/10
Friendly staff and free parking cannot quite offset inconsistent cleaning and tired rooms.
This aging 3-star sits beside the Grand River, about two miles from downtown Grand Rapids. It's a workable short-stay option for drivers, rather than a strong all-round pick. Free parking, river-view room options and an indoor pool give it practical appeal. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests often praise helpful staff, and some recent visitors report clean, comfortable rooms.
The bigger pattern is uneven housekeeping and overdue maintenance: recent guests across both sites describe hallway odors, worn furnishings and poorly maintained bathrooms. River Rock's full restaurant and bar service is unavailable; the hotel's current notice limits it to morning light refreshments, despite older dining information elsewhere on its website. The hotel says the pool and hot tub are open. We'd skip it if reliable cleanliness, updated rooms or walking to downtown attractions are priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$128 a night with Axel against $130 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (1%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$2/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$127 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $120 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$113 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $110 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$123 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $119 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$108 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 21, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 21, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$114 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included, child meal not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Dec 12, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$118 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Axel $128 a night vs $130 on Expedia at Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $2 a night less (1%). Seen Oct 8.
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Friendly staff and free parking cannot quite offset inconsistent cleaning and tired rooms. An aging 3-star riverfront hotel outside downtown, scored for what it is.
This aging 3-star sits beside the Grand River, about two miles from downtown Grand Rapids. It's a workable short-stay option for drivers, rather than a strong all-round pick. Free parking, river-view room options and an indoor pool give it practical appeal. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests often praise helpful staff, and some recent visitors report clean, comfortable rooms.
The bigger pattern is uneven housekeeping and overdue maintenance: recent guests across both sites describe hallway odors, worn furnishings and poorly maintained bathrooms. River Rock's full restaurant and bar service is unavailable; the hotel's current notice limits it to morning light refreshments, despite older dining information elsewhere on its website. The hotel says the pool and hot tub are open. We'd skip it if reliable cleanliness, updated rooms or walking to downtown attractions are priorities.
Best for: drivers making a short stop; travelers comfortable with an older property
Watch out for: inconsistent cleaning and hallway odors; dated rooms and recurring maintenance complaints; full restaurant and bar service unavailable
Location: Beside the Grand River near US 131, about two miles from downtown; better suited to drivers.
Rooms: Some guests find rooms comfortable, but worn furnishings and bathroom maintenance recur in reviews.
Cleanliness: Mixed: clean-room reports sit alongside repeated complaints about odors and insufficient bathroom cleaning.
Service: Helpful, courteous staff are a recurring bright spot, though experiences are not uniformly positive.
Amenities: Indoor pool and hot tub currently open according to the hotel; gym, WiFi and free parking available.
Fees and surprises: Card incidental hold required; early or late checkout charges may apply, and dining is limited to morning refreshments.
Axel's opinion of Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Radisson Hotel Grand Rapids Riverfront within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $128 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $130 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $127 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $120 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $113 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $110 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $123 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $119 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 21, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $108 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 21, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $108 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $100 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $114 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, Child bed is not included, child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 12, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $99 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $118 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Jan 3, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult | $107 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
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