The Ballroom @ CityFlats Hotel

You may remember my initial "Under Construction" post about the new Ballroom at the CityFlats Hotel in Grand Rapids from a few months ago and how eagerly I was anticipating my return visit. Well, today was the day! The Ballroom @ CityFlats Hotel is completed and I went back to see the final product. It is GORGEOUS! Everything they updated and added is fantastic, literally from the floor to the ceiling and everything in between. The architecture of the building was already wonderful, all it needed was some fresh paint, new carpeting, updated lighting, new sound system and great furniture!

Filled with beautiful woodwork and marble the room reflects its 1920's origin. On two sides of the room there are two-story windows overlooking the city streets outside. The third wall includes the entryway from the elevators as well as a third floor balcony and the room that houses the bar. The space has a very large professional kitchen for the preparation and staging of  food.

The Ballroom can comfortably hold around 180 guests for your wedding ceremony, reception or special event. Rental of the facility includes all of your tables, mahogany colored chiavari chairs and standard floor length linens. Yes, that is correct, they INCLUDE chiavari chairs and floor length linens in their rental, this is one venue where you don't have to bring in extras to get that high end look! The catering is provided by CityFlats but you are allowed to bring in your own pastries, florists, music providers, and rentals if needed. 

Oh! You want pictures?! Well, here you go! 

These first FABULOUS pictures are from the wedding ceremony of CityFlats very own, Katie Reid, held in the Ballroom in September. These images show the high tech lighting that is available in the space as well as a ceremony layout available. The LED up-lights can be digitally programmed to be many different colors (blue, yellow, purple, etc.). Along with the up-lights there are spot lights and even the ability to project a monogram or graphic onto the dance floor. 

 (Photo by Dan Johnson Photography)

(Photo by Dan Johnson Photography)

 (Photo by Dan Johnson Photography)

You can really see the detail of the ceiling in the picture above! 

(Photo by Dan Johnson)

Although they are not as fun to look at I also took some pictures at my visit today. Can you believe this the same space? With or without the special lighting, the room is beautiful!

Marble staircase down to lobby. 

Love the chairs!  

 Lounge furniture available for your event.

 The high ceilings really make the room feel spacious.

This is the bar area, very cool. 

Available dates are booking quickly for this unique new space so 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.