Grand Valley State University 2024 Sim Host
The 2024 NASPAA Student Simulation Competition will be on March 2nd
Site Logistics
Friday, March 1st, evening reception address:
• DeVos Building University Club • Address: 401 West Fulton Street, Building C, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6431 • Walking Distance to Downtown: 110minute walk or 0.7 miles from downtown. • Parking available on campus or DASH Lots
The reception will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Local Time.
Saturday, March 2nd, competition address:
Grand Valley State University 50 Front Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
The competition will be from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Local Time.
University Parking
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Parking during the simulation and pre-reception events will be provided by the university at no cost to visitors.
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Day of Simulation: Seidman Lot
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Pre-Reception Parking:
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Seward Parking Lot and Seward Ramp
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Fulton Lot
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DeVos Lot
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• https://www.gvsu.edu/homepage/files/pdf/maps/robertc.pewgrandrapidscamp…
Hotel recommendations:
Grand Rapids Lodging, Food and Downtown Amenities Most lodging and dining options are located within one mile walking distance of Grand Valley’s Pew Campus, with DASH and Rapid transit options available within the downtown loop. Grand Valley will investigate establishing a conference rate at one of these establishments. For more information about planning your trip, please visit https://www.experiencegr.com/plan-and-stay/hotels/ ● Amway Grand Plaza - $229 per night - • The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is a historic location in Grand Rapids. • 187 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 • 9 Minute Walk or .4 Miles from campus • Restaurant options available in hotel ● Courtyard by Marriot- $229 • 11 Monroe Ave. NW, Downtown Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids, MI 49503 • 5 Minute Walk or .2 Miles from campus ● Embassy Suites $189 • 710 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 • 4 Minute Drive via Monroe Ave. NW, distance 1.1 Miles ● The Holiday Inn - $194 ○ 310 Pearl St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 ○ 6 Minute Walk or .3 Miles from campus
○ Restaurant options available within hotel ● JW Marriott - $269 ○ 235 Louis St. NW, Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ○ 8 Minute Walk or .4 miles from campus ● Hampton Inn & Suites - $169 ○ 433 Dudley Place NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ○ 5 Minute Drive via I-196 E, distance 2.5 Miles ● Homewood Suites by Hilton - $169 ○ The Waters Building ○ 161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ○ 12 Minute Walk or .5 miles from campus