Welcome to the University Club of Grand Rapids!
Established in 1923, the University Club of Grand Rapids is a premier private club in West Michigan. Our spacious athletic and dining facilities are centrally located in downtown Grand Rapids with convenient parking. The University Club is the perfect place for enjoying a business lunch with a new client, improving your stamina with a workout session or networking over cocktails with other professionals. With reciprocal privileges at more than 100 private clubs across the country, membership at the University Club provides for a lifetime of personal and professional associations.
Dining
One of West Michigan’s finest dining establishments, the University Club offers a tempting menu of contemporary cuisine perfect for a night out on the town or a professional business lunch. Our 10th floor location provides diners with a spectacular view of downtown Grand Rapids over a full-service sit-down lunch or dinner, while our ground-floor dining area offers a casual buffet lunch perfect after a workout.
Meeting Space
Need meeting space for 5? Banquet space for 500? Our banquet and meeting facilities are perfect for a wide variety of occasions—from wedding receptions, engagement parties and anniversary celebrations to professional conferences, planning meetings and off-site retreats.
Athletics
The University Club features a state-of-the-art athletic facility with nearly 10,000 square feet of exercise and recreation space. Whether you want to enjoy a solo workout or join one of our numerous aerobic or strength-training classes, the University Club offers exercise options to meet your needs.
Our athletic facilities are open 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week to all members and their families. Classes are offered free of charge, and a professional, full-time trainer is available to help you develop a workout regimen that fits your lifestyle.
What Our Members Say
“A great place to bring clients to lunch!”
“Round-the-clock access to the athletic facilities is incredibly convenient.”
“A more intimate experience than other private clubs.”
“I always feel welcome, even if I drop in by myself.”
“The best place downtown for a large meeting.”
What Our Guests Say
“Your staff worked smoothly from one transition to the next, even with a few unexpected twists thrown into the mix.”
“Thanks for making sure everything was so flawless.”
“Everyone I spoke with absolutely raved about the University Club and the food!”
“Thank you for helping to make certain that our reception was just as we dreamed it would be.”