How to Find Luxury Hotels in Holland, Michigan

Holland, dubbed "The Tulip City," is located on the banks of Lake Macatawa on the west coast of Michigan. As the name suggests, the city was founded by Dutch settlers from which many current residents are proudly descended. Holland is prized not only for its rich Dutch heritage, but also for its lakeside beaches and its stunning showcase of tulips all over the city.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access for booking accommodations

Instructions

Find Luxury Accommodations in Holland, Michigan

1. Call the Holland Convention and Visitor's Bureau at [phone] to make reservations for luxury accommodations or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Experience luxury at one of several historic bed-and-breakfasts in Holland. The Centennial Inn, for example, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and once served as a local hospital and also as the Netherlands Museum (see Resources below).

3. Consider staying at one of the conference centers downtown for luxury accommodations and amenities that cater to business travelers.

4. Take it easy at one of the numerous hotels and resorts located off US-31 in Holland. These accommodations are close to many attractions, such as restaurants and boat launches for lake sport activities.

5. Enjoy quiet privacy and luxury accommodations when you rent a vacation home, some of which have private beaches.

Know Your Destination

1. Experience flower power. Holland currently displays more than 6 million tulips around the city. More than 1 million tourists flock here for the annual Tulip Festival held during the second week of May.

2. Fit your feet with an authentic pair of wooden shoes made for you at the replica 1800s Dutch Village on James Street. The village is actually a park that features formal gardens, a costume museum, a gift shop, a working windmill, an antique carousel and a wooden shoe factory.

3. Take to the shores of Lake Michigan. Enjoy white sandy beaches and the Big Red Lighthouse that stands guard on the northern side of the lake.

Get to and Around Holland, Michigan

1. Fly into Park Township Airport or the Tulip City Airport.

2. Take the train. Amtrak serves Holland.