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. 

Under Construction: Ballroom @ CityFlats Hotel

See the update to this post here.

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.