Directions and Hotels
Maps:
Quick Links:
- From the North and South
- From the West
- From Chicago
- From the East
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
Directions
- Take US-131 to the I-196* (Gerald R. Ford Expressway) East exit.
- Follow I-196 and exit at Fuller Ave.
- Turn right (south) on Fuller Ave. and drive to Fulton Street.
- Turn left. Follow Fulton Street to Aquinas College Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center.
- Turn right into the parking lot off of Fulton Street.
*For the Admissions Office, continue past the main entrance and turn right into the Hruby Hall parking lot.
- Drive to either US-131 or I-196 and follow the directions found under "From the North and South."
- Take I-94 to Michigan and exit onto I-196 in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area. Follow directions found under "From the North and South."
- Take I-96 to the Cascade Road exit (Exit 40).
- Follow Cascade Road west for about three miles
- Turn left on Fulton St.
- Just after the traffic light at Fulton and Plymouth, turn left into the Hruby Hall parking lot for the Admissions Office.
*For the main entrance to the College, continue turn left into the Aquinas College Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center parking lot off of Fulton Street.
PLEASE NOTE: *I-96 and I-196 are two different expressways in the Grand Rapids Area.
Important Buildings
Admissions Office - Hruby Hall
The AQ Admissions office is located just inside the main entrance of Hruby Hall. (East
of the Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center at 1760 Fulton St. SE. Just look for the
green awning!) Hruby Hall has free parking available.
See the Campus Map (pdf) for further detail.
Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center
The Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center is located at the main entrance to campus off
of Fulton St.
It's located at 1580 Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
See the Campus Map (pdf) for further detail.
See the Campus Map (pdf) for further detail.
Wege Student Center
The Wege Student Center is located adjacent to the Academic Building. Please enter
off of Fulton next to the Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center. See the Campus Map for
further detail.
It's located at 1580 Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Holmdene
Holmdene is located in the center of campus. It is accessible from both Fulton Street
and Robinson Road. See the Campus Map for further detail.
Library - Grace Hauenstein Library
The Grace Hauenstein Library is located off of Woodward Ave., which is accessible
from both Fulton Street and Robinson Road. See the Campus Map for further detail.
Transportation Alternatives
Gerald R. Ford International Airport http://www.grr.org/
As you leave the airport, turn north/right on Patterson Ave.
At 28th Street, turn east/right to I-96 West.
Take the Cascade Road West exit (40A).
Follow Cascade Road west for about three miles until it merges with Fulton Street.
Veer left. Our Fulton St. entrance is only a few blocks away, on your left.
At 28th Street, turn east/right to I-96 West.
Take the Cascade Road West exit (40A).
Follow Cascade Road west for about three miles until it merges with Fulton Street.
Veer left. Our Fulton St. entrance is only a few blocks away, on your left.
Airport Limo http://www.airportlimo.com
Ground transportation services between the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and
Aquinas College. Visit www.airportlimo.com or call (877) APT-LIMO (278-5466) for more information.
Located on the corner of Market Ave. and Wealthy St.
Go north/right on Market to Fulton St. then turn east/right.
Our Fulton Street entrance is just over one mile away, on your right.
Amtrak offers buy one ticket get one free for high school juniors and seniors.
Visit the Amtrak Web site for more details.
Go north/right on Market to Fulton St. then turn east/right.
Our Fulton Street entrance is just over one mile away, on your right.
Amtrak offers buy one ticket get one free for high school juniors and seniors.
Visit the Amtrak Web site for more details.
Greyhound http://www.greyhound.com/
Located at 190 Wealthy St. S.W.
Go east/right on Wealthy St. to Division Ave. and turn north/left.
At Fulton St. turn east/right.
Our Fulton St. entrance is only about one mile away, on your right.
Go east/right on Wealthy St. to Division Ave. and turn north/left.
At Fulton St. turn east/right.
Our Fulton St. entrance is only about one mile away, on your right.
Hotel Information
Downtown/North:
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel-Downtown*
Pearl at Monroe
(616) 774-2000
(800) 253-3590
http://www.amwaygrand.com
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel-Downtown*
Pearl at Monroe
(616) 774-2000
(800) 253-3590
http://www.amwaygrand.com
Holiday Inn Hotel -Downtown*
310 Pearl St. N.W.
(616) 235-7611
(800) 325-2525
http://www.holidayinn.com
Riverfront Hotel
270 Ann St. N.W.
(855) 344-6835
310 Pearl St. N.W.
(616) 235-7611
(800) 325-2525
http://www.holidayinn.com
Riverfront Hotel
270 Ann St. N.W.
(855) 344-6835
Country Inn and Suites*,**
3251 Deposit Dr. NE (I-96 & East Beltline)
(616) 942-7000
http://www.countryinns.com/grandrapidsmi_east
3251 Deposit Dr. NE (I-96 & East Beltline)
(616) 942-7000
http://www.countryinns.com/grandrapidsmi_east
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Rapids North
450 Center Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-1600
http://www.marriott.com/grrsh
Hampton Inn Grand Rapids North
500 Center Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 647-1000
http://www.grandrapidsnorth.hamptoninn.com
500 Center Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 647-1000
http://www.grandrapidsnorth.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids North
358 River Ridge Dr NW
Walker, MI 49544
(616) 647-4100
Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North**
US 131 and West River Road
Across from Fifth Third Ball Park
(616) 785-7899
http://www.choicehotels.com/michigan/comstock-park/comfort-suites-hotels/mi235
US 131 and West River Road
Across from Fifth Third Ball Park
(616) 785-7899
http://www.choicehotels.com/michigan/comstock-park/comfort-suites-hotels/mi235
Southeast:
Best Western Hospitality Hotel & Suites**
5500 28th St SE
(616) 949-8400
http://www.bestwestern.com/hospitalityhotelandsuites
Best Western Hospitality Hotel & Suites**
5500 28th St SE
(616) 949-8400
http://www.bestwestern.com/hospitalityhotelandsuites
Clarion Inn & Suites - Grand Rapids
4981 28th St. S.E.
(616) 956-9304
(800) 426-7866
http://www.clarionhotel.com
Comfort Inn Grand Rapids**
4155 28th Street SE
(616) 957-2080
4981 28th St. S.E.
(616) 956-9304
(800) 426-7866
http://www.clarionhotel.com
Comfort Inn Grand Rapids**
4155 28th Street SE
(616) 957-2080
Doubletree by Hilton Grand Rapids
4747 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 957-0100
www.doubletreegrandrapids.com
4747 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 957-0100
www.doubletreegrandrapids.com
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport**
3063 Lake Eastbrook Blvd
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 285-7600
www.holidayinn.com/grandrapidsap
Holiday Inn Express Airport**
5401 28th St Ct
(616) 940-8100
5401 28th St Ct
(616) 940-8100
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids - South**
2150 Metro Lane
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 724-1234
Ramada Inn**
3333 28th Street SE
(616)949-9222
http://www.ramadaplazagr.com
Sleep Inn**
4284 29th Street
(616) 975-9000
http://www.sleepinn.com
3333 28th Street SE
(616)949-9222
http://www.ramadaplazagr.com
Sleep Inn**
4284 29th Street
(616) 975-9000
http://www.sleepinn.com
SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Grand Rapids Airport**
5250 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 464-1130
http://www.marriott.com/grrse
5250 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 464-1130
http://www.marriott.com/grrse
Staybridge Suites Grand Rapids-Kentwood**
3000 Lake Eastbrook Blvd
Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 464-3200
http://www.ihg.com/staybridge
*Closest to Aquinas College
**Aquinas Discount Available
**Aquinas Discount Available
CONTACT INFO
Registrar's Office
030 Hruby Hall
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(616) 632-2871
registrar@c178.net