Affiliate Disclosure

Grand Rapids Proper participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase or booking, we may receive a commission from the company at no additional cost to you.

What This Means for You

Affiliate commissions help us maintain this guide independently and free of charge to readers. You pay the same rate regardless of whether you book through our links or go directly to the property.

Our Editorial Independence

Our recommendations are not influenced by affiliate relationships. We only recommend places we have personally assessed and believe to be genuinely good. Affiliate commissions do not determine which establishments appear in our guides — quality does.

We do not accept payment for editorial coverage, sponsored posts, or preferential placement. All featured properties and establishments are selected on editorial merit alone.

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose our affiliate relationships clearly. Any links that may result in a commission to Grand Rapids Proper are identified by this general disclosure.

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Last updated: 2026