About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the bustling commercial and airport corridor of southeast Grand Rapids, 3930 Stahl Drive SE Parking serves as the primary on-site surface parking facility for the Fairfield Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Airport. Positioned just off 28th Street SE near the East Beltline, this open-air asphalt parking lot offers a practical, secure, and straightforward parking experience for hotel guests, airport commuters, and area visitors. The lot features a perimeter-style layout surrounding the hotel property, complete with wide driving lanes, standard-width painted stalls, and clearly marked accessible parking bays situated adjacent to the primary building entrance. Because it is an entirely open-air facility without low-hanging ceilings, overhead beams, or restrictive parking decks, there are no vertical clearance limits. This wide-open headroom makes the facility exceptionally well-suited not only for standard sedans and compact cars, but also for lifted pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, commercial work vehicles, and high-roof passenger or cargo vans that cannot safely enter standard multi-story parking garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The facility’s strategic location places drivers within minutes of Grand Rapids’ most frequented retail, educational, and transportation hubs. Travel to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) takes less than 7 to 10 minutes (approximately 3 miles southeast), making this an ideal stopping or staging point for air travelers. Retail enthusiasts are situated within easy reach of premier shopping destinations: Centerpointe Mall is a comfortable 6- to 8-minute walk (0.4 miles) north, while the expansive Woodland Mall is less than 1 mile away (a 3-minute drive or 18-minute stroll), featuring major national retailers, specialty boutiques, and casual dining chains. Higher education and cultural sites are similarly proximate, with Calvin University located just 1.5 miles southwest and the world-renowned Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park roughly 4.5 miles north via East Beltline Avenue. For sports fans, concertgoers, and convention attendees, Downtown Grand Rapids—home to Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place Convention Center, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum—is an easy 12- to 15-minute freeway drive to the northwest.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating to 3930 Stahl Drive SE is hassle-free due to its location on a quiet, low-traffic commercial spur right off major arterials. Ingress and egress are streamlined via Stahl Drive SE, which connects seamlessly to 28th Street SE (M-11) and East Beltline Avenue SE (M-37). Motorists enjoy swift access to Interstate 96 (I-96) situated just a couple of miles to the north, allowing drivers to bypass heavy local road congestion when traveling toward downtown Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Muskegon, while the M-6 southern bypass is easily reached via Broadmoor Avenue SE. For visitors seeking public transportation, The Rapid (Interurban Transit Partnership) operates frequent bus routes along 28th Street SE (including Route 28), providing convenient public transit connections between Kentwood, local shopping districts, and Grand Rapids transfer hubs. Post-event traffic clears smoothly thanks to multiple directional outlets onto 28th Street.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Lot: Expansive ground-level parking with zero height restrictions, offering effortless maneuverability for large trucks, vans, and SUVs.
24/7 Accessibility: Continuous around-the-clock entry and exit, accommodating early-morning airport departures and late-night returns.
Safety & Visibility: Well-illuminated with overhead commercial pole lighting across the entire perimeter and ongoing property presence via the 24-hour hotel front desk.
ADA Accessible Parking: Dedicated, level handicap parking stalls clearly marked with blue striping and signage placed closest to the main building entrance.
Seamless Digital Payments: Integrated payment availability through standard hotel guest check-in, park-and-fly packages, or affiliated mobile reservation services.

Ideal For

Airport Travelers: Drivers flying out of Gerald R. Ford International Airport looking for an accessible, low-stress park-and-ride staging location near airport shuttle corridors.
Shoppers & Diners: Visitors heading to Centerpointe Mall, Woodland Mall, and the wide array of 28th Street retail and dining establishments.
Business Travelers & Contractors: Corporate professionals and work crews driving oversized pickups or work vans who require open headroom and hassle-free parking.
Calvin University Visitors: Families, alumni, and prospective students attending campus events, sports games, or graduation ceremonies only minutes away.
Regional Commuters: Motorists seeking a quiet, secure vehicle base with direct access to I-96 and East Beltline highways.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When entering from 28th Street SE, watch for the turn onto Stahl Drive SE directly adjacent to the retail strip; inputting '3930 Stahl Dr SE' into your GPS navigation will bring you straight to the dedicated hotel entrance without confusion. If you are leaving your vehicle for extended periods or utilizing park-and-fly arrangements for Gerald R. Ford International Airport, confirm your parking permit or registration with the front desk staff upon arrival to avoid unauthorized towing. During peak holiday travel periods and major Grand Rapids shopping weekends, arrive early to secure preferred stalls located closest to the building entrance. In the winter months, Michigan snow removal crews actively service the lot, but drivers are advised to park within clearly visible lane boundaries to facilitate efficient clearing operations.