SMG - Van Andel Arena & DeVos Place Reviews

Professional conference facility with a beautiful view of the Grand River. Liked the easy-in, easy-out parking as well!
Grand Rapids is such a hidden gem of a city

Clean bathrooms, convenient parking. I have 2nd amendment concerns.

Was here over a year ago for Dinosaur Quest. It was loved by all. The center itself is very spacious, with space for everything. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Nice place for events. Well maintained and very professional.

Great venue. We have seen many shows here. Parking is usually if you park right across the street.

Great place and for its size and number of people that move in and out of it, they do a very good job of keeping it clean and looking top-notch. Always nice!

I've gone to several conventions here and the Place is really nice.

The place is amazing, but the bridal expo was a bust, not many venders for the bridal part, and they had women's expo in the same room at the same time, didn't like that.

Beautiful Location and Scenery.....I loved the City Center and variety of venues and things to see and do. Looking forward to going back soon:)

Went to a Retail Sales Summit here and enjoyed the many different spaces for the different sections. Thete were plenty if restrooms handy and recycling near all the trash cans, which I did not see as much elsewhere on our trip. The beautiful river view and access to the pathways around it and nearby places was convenient and relaxing both.

Felt like a can of sardines. Hot, cramped small seats, bad sound.

This was the 3rd visit here and as always it was a good experience. The place was clean, the staff courteous, helpful, and the seating was great. The performance was excellent! As were all the performers .

Nice place; we have come here a few times to visit a few of the shows and it is conveniently located and a good venue. Have also hear the performance hall is nice.

The center itself is a great venue. Easy access but limited parking (try a surface lot and take the free Dash bus). Clean, well managed and a variaty of spaces available. Your impression might be different based on who runs the show/convention that you are attending.

Always has something going on in there. Clean and comfortable

My place. Feel right at home at home at DeVos place.

My daughter and I went to Devos Place for a Beer and Wine Event, it was fun. Some of the wines weren't my favs but there were a few really good ones. It was an experience and I shall be returning next year.

Seen Bill Engval with my bf with tickets I won. The show was incredible! I haven't laughed like that in a long time. Thank you very much for randomly choosing me for the tickets.

Nice convention center, the tradeshow was fairly organized but not the best I've seen...

Clean atmosphere, parking is conveniently across the street, fun events usually for either family or date night

I had a great time at the West Michigan Golf Show. Got some great deals and won a very nice door prize.

I had went to the camper show and that's when I decided I want to buy a brand new camper

Huge place! It can accommodate a lot of different types of events. It's structure is unique. Facilities are very clean. The staff is very nice.

We went here for the annual comicon, it was an awesome 3 day affair, parking in structure a Ross the street was great and the microbrewery kiddy corner was needed after 4 hours on our feet at the event!

they advertised it as a family event. went to the dinosaur exhibit and they charged 30$ per child 20$ per adult, me and my parents wasted a bunch of money because it was a kids event and left after 10 mins. will never go to an event here again

Beautiful stage place... I love their performances and shows

How boring that my life now consists of writing reviews of conference centers... that's what this place is. As far as that goes, it was actually very nice. Clean, not too big and not too small for our group of about 1,000 attendees. It could have held many more. Rooms were clean and relatively easy to find, but the place was something of a maze like most of these places are. Maybe it was the set up for our conference, but there didn't seem to be ready food available on-site, and in downtown Grand Rapids that was a bit inconvenient as the streets weren't lined with eateries the way many larger cities are. Still, I like the event space and its location right next to the river and the rapids, too.

Great place to have a large event. Classy establishment, very nicely appointed.

I never had a bad experience at DeVos Place. I've attended events, conferences, dances, the occasional 'con and the DeVos Place has always delivered.

I went to Devos Place for the Grand Rapids Comic Con event and the facilities were very clean and easy to navigate. Restrooms were clean and well maintained. There are several parking structures surrounding the venue, all within walking distance and priced fairly. I would return here again.

A great place to go for things like the camping travel and rv show

It's a nice place. The only complaints I have are that the parking fees are atrocious and I am allergic to nuts and my allergy must be getting worse, because last time I was there I started having trouble breathing and I think it's because of the roasted almond vendor that's always there. :(

Nice place for shows. I was there for the Game Rapids Comic Con

Breathtakingly beautiful. It is a big place that is great for the event that my wife and I went to. The view of the river is amazing and the rooms are great for conferences/panels depending on the event.

Came here for Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2019. Had a great time but it seems every time I come here for whatever reason it is so hot inside!

The Car Show was great. Beautiful venue and courteous employees at every kiosk.

My Grandkids , their mother Angel Wiese I we had a wonderful time I use too work for the Devos they are the most awesome ppl you ever meet I love the way they remodeled the Hotel it's just beautiful.

Went to see Les Miserables. Was phenomenal, and the theatre is great. Bathroom situation could be better, but overall a great experience.

Comic con great time very interesting experience building provides ample space for I believe most any event within reason meets all needs for conveniently places facilities as well as multiple street exits parking may require a bit of a walk for reasonably priced parking for events otherwise upwards of 10-20$ for the time of the event

A great multi-functional convention centre, tons of space to showcase products and services.

OMG!!! There was so much art and AGH!! I loved it so much!!! I'm also a furry and I finally found a company that can make my fursuit for a reasonable price! Go to the Grand Rapids Comic-Con, you won't regret it!!

Poor service they screwed up the show once again very low rate like most everything else the Devos's do low rate they are over priced fifth rate low quality, just out to take your money for nothing

I like to go to the car shows, art prize and some other events and just take a stroll through here

Just my opinion, but it's kind of difficult to navigate this building.