Once again, today I was spoiled to tour a new venue opening in downtown Grand Rapids. The CityFlats Hotel is renovating and repurposing the mid-1920's Michigan National Bank lobby into a stunning reception venue. The room is still under construction so I only took a few teaser photos and will be visiting again in September to see it completed.
Opening this September, the Ballroom can hold around 180 guests for your wedding reception or special event. Rental of the facility includes all of your tables, mahogany colored chiavari chairs and standard linens. The catering is provided by CityFlats but you are allowed to bring in your own pastries, florists, music providers, and rentals if needed.
The Ballroom is located on the second floor of the building. As you climb a gorgeous marble staircase, you are rendered speechless by the ornate woodwork and marble details all around you. The walls will be painted a neutral color as well as the carpeting pulled and replaced by something more neutral (neither will be the green that you see).
*Please excuse the construction workers and equipment in these photos,
they are only there to make it even MORE beautiful*
Marble railing and columns around the stair case
Staircase leading to main lobby on first floor
The details of the woodwork on the vaulted ceiling are amazing, almost as amazing as the large marble columns that lead your eyes up to it. On two sides of the room there are two-story windows overlooking the streets outside. The third wall includes the entryway from the elevators as well as a third floor balcony and the room that will house the bar. The space will have a very large professional kitchen for the preparation and staging of food.
The beautiful ceiling
This marble floor will be polished to a shine and used for the dance floor.
Not only is the building lovely by itself but you could not ask for a better location for your guests. CityFlats is within walking distance of all the major destinations downtown Grand Rapids.
I will be updating with new pictures of the completed space come this fall. If you would like more information about renting this facility for your event please contact Katie Reid at katie.reid@cityflatshotel.com or (616) 608-1727.
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