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Hope College

Think beautiful meeting space, eating and shopping downtown, the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, and full team of people who want to make your event a success.
100 E 8th St, Ste 130, Holland, Michigan 49423
3000 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunions
Leisure Travel
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Youth Retreat/Camps

About

Hope College is located adjacent to downtown Holland, Michigan and you can quickly and conveniently walk to discover 120 unique shops and restaurants nearby. Sandy beaches, beautiful parks on Lake Michigan, and other local attractions are nearby, as well, ensuring there is no shortage of scenic areas for guests to explore.

The college campus, which includes the Haworth Hotel and Conference Center, sits on over 125 acres of beautifully maintained grounds which include dedicated green spaces, a stand-alone art museum, premier athletic facilities, housing for over 2,000 students, and a range of historic and contemporary architecture housing academic programs across the campus.

A $7.5 million renovation of the Haworth Hotel and Conference Center, designed by the renowned Italy-based designer, Patricia Urquiola, unveiled an essentially new hotel in 2021. The college also built a Music Building (2015) that includes an 800-seat auditorium and a Student Center (2017). Not to be overlooked is our gorgeous 1,000-seat Gothic-inspired church and a historic academic building with additional meeting space.

The Haworth Hotel and Conference Center features over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, complemented by award-winning catering. You can host everything from small meetings to a cash bar reception. Plus, since it is located on the Hope College campus, your event can easily expand into other venues.

The Hope College Events and Conferences Office (ECO) assists planners in crafting the best possible event. We boast an experienced team of conference and event managers, technical support, and, generally, pretty nice people.

Watch the video above to learn even more about the attributes that make Hope College the premier Holland, Michigan event venue.

Meeting & Event Spaces

Max Capacity: 3000 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 750
Largest Theatre Style: 1500
Largest Auditorium Seating: 800
Largest Arena Seating: 3000
Largest Seated Reception: 320
Academic Year Largest Group: yes

Maas Auditorium

High ceilings, picturesque windows, and works well for daytime or evening functions.
  • 3500 Sq. Ft.
  • 225 Banquet Style
  • 125 Classroom Style
  • 300 Theatre Style

Maas Conference

Equipped with technology and features a wall of windows. Great for business meetings and luncheons.
  • 1150 Sq. Ft.
  • 80 Banquet Style
  • 40 Classroom Style
  • 100 Theatre Style

DeWitt Herrick

Varied seating- great for meetings, presentations, and dinners. Windows, adjustable lighting, and equipped with technology.
  • 1200 Sq. Ft.
  • 64 Banquet Style
  • 30 Classroom Style
  • 70 Theatre Style
  • 40 Conference Style
  • 40 Hollow Square Style

Martha Miller Center 135

State of the art technology, brand new building, and just steps from the gorgeous rotunda.
  • 80 Theatre Style

Martha Miller Center 249

State of the art technology in our brand new Communications building.
  • 434 Sq. Ft.
  • 20 Conference Style

Martha Miller Center 242

State of the art technology in our brand new Communications building.
  • 667 Sq. Ft.
  • 30 Banquet Style
  • 30 Classroom Style
  • 30 Theatre Style
  • 30 Conference Style

Schaap 1000

Comfortable seating, state of the art technology, and steps away from the three story atrium.
  • 82 Classroom Style

Schaap 1118

State of the art technology, and steps away from the three story atrium.
  • 1700 Sq. Ft.
  • 80 Banquet Style

Knickerbocker Theatre

Historic theatre on the main street with a lot of character in a quaint downtown.
  • 500 Theatre Style

DeVos Arena

Newest facility- Top Division III Arena in the country. Good for concerts, sporting events, etc.
  • 102000 Sq. Ft.
  • 3400 Theatre Style

DOW Center

A physical fitness center with up-to-date equiment and flexible times. Includes olympic pool.

Ballroom 1

Conference furniture, picturesque windows, pull down screen, wireless internet (provided) within a professional environment.
  • 1167 Sq. Ft.
  • 64 Banquet Style
  • 50 Classroom Style
  • 84 Theatre Style
  • 40 Conference Style
  • 42 Hollow Square Style

Ballroom 2

Conference furniture, picturesque windows, pull down screen, wireless internet (provided) within a professional environment.
  • 1167 Sq. Ft.
  • 64 Banquet Style
  • 50 Classroom Style
  • 84 Theatre Style
  • 40 Conference Style
  • 42 Hollow Square Style

Ballroom 1 & 2

See ballroom 1 and 2 for description; rooms can be joined for larger groups.
  • 2331 Sq. Ft.
  • 120 Banquet Style
  • 100 Classroom Style
  • 180 Theatre Style

Ballroom 3

Conference furniture, picturesque windows, pull down screen, wireless internet (provided) within a professional environment.
  • 3087 Sq. Ft.
  • 200 Banquet Style
  • 128 Classroom Style
  • 252 Theatre Style

Rooms A & B

Conference furniture, separating partition/wall, pull down screen, wireless internet (provided), within a professional environment.
  • 1000 Sq. Ft.
  • 60 Banquet Style
  • 36 Classroom Style
  • 62 Theatre Style
  • 36 Conference Style
  • 38 Hollow Square Style

Rooms C & D

Conference furniture, separating partition/wall, pull down screen, wireless internet (provided), within a professional environment.
  • 432 Sq. Ft.
  • 24 Banquet Style
  • 16 Classroom Style
  • 24 Theatre Style
  • 20 Conference Style
  • 20 Hollow Square Style

Board Room

Executive conference furniture, board room atmosphere (3rd floor), floor to ceiling windows, and technology available.
  • 493 Sq. Ft.
  • 14 Banquet Style
  • 14 Conference Style

Conference G- Bilmar Room

Conference furniture, picturesque windows, pull down screen, wireless internet (provided) within a professional environment.
  • 800 Sq. Ft.
  • 40 Banquet Style
  • 24 Classroom Style
  • 20 Conference Style
  • 24 Hollow Square Style

Conference E- Bradford Room

Conference furniture, picturesque windows, pull down screen, wireless internet (provided) within a professional environment.
  • 325 Sq. Ft.
  • 18 Banquet Style
  • 10 Classroom Style
  • 16 Theatre Style
  • 14 Conference Style

Food & Beverage Options

Phelps Hall Dining Room

Great cafeteria dining for large groups.
Seating Capacity: 540

DeWitt Kletz

Cafe style ambiance complete with a built in stage and dance floor.
Seating Capacity: 180

Maas Auditorium

High ceilings and picturesque windows. Versatile space complete with dance floor, stage, and sound system.
Seating Capacity: 225

Ballroom- Haworth Inn

Exudes elegance with high ceiling, adjustable lighting, mobile staging, and suitable for all occasions.
Seating Capacity: 350

Donnelly Room- Haworth Inn

Has natural lighting, vaulted ceiling, and is perfect for executive dining to social gathering.
Seating Capacity: 60-70

Catering Options

Hope College Catering

Haworth Inn and Conference Center Catering

Versatile menus created by our "award winning" executive chef to accommodate your dining experience.

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 1000
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 700
  • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes
  • Wi-Fi Guest Room Cost : Free
Overnight Room Attributes
  • 24-hour check-in
  • Air-conditioned rooms available
  • Linens Provided
  • Kitchen Available
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Television
  • Towels
  • WiFi

Cook Hall

Cook Hall has "suite" style rooms with a joining bathroom.
130 Rooms | 250 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Scott Hall

Recently renovated with new carpet and brand new furniture.
48 Rooms | 96 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Kollen Hall

Kollen will be renovated in 2008.
143 Rooms | 286 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Dykstra Hall

In a unique cluster of rooms- every 6-8 rooms has a lounge/shared space.
121 Rooms | 274 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Gazelle Apartments

Above downtown storefronts, with bright kitchen, laundry in apartment, and 1 or 2 bedrooms.
1-2 Rooms | 2-4 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Kraker Apartments

Above downtown storefronts with elevator, 2 or 3 bedrooms, and a nice layout.
2-3 Rooms | 4-6 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Kraker Annex Apartments

Above downtown storefronts, 2 bedrooms, air-conditioned, and laundry in apartment.
2 Rooms | 4 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Brownstone Apartments

Above dowtown storefronts, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a nice layout.
3 Rooms | 6 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Parkview Apartments

Recently renovated Townhouse style apartments located close to downtown.
2 Rooms | 4 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Treehouse Apartments

Above downtown storefronts, 1 bedroom, one has a rooftop deck, and a terrific location.
1 Rooms | 2 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Pieters Cottage

An air conditioned facility with wireless internet and laundry facilities.

This accommodation has A/C

Haworth Inn & Conference Center

Beautifully appointed guest rooms in picturesque downtown Holland. Wireless internet, HBO, and excercise facility provided.
50 Rooms | 86 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Featured Amenities

A/V Equipment
Accessible Facilities
Air Conditioning
Bus
Car Charging Station
Chairs
Complimentary Parking
Dance Floor
Fitness Center
Flexible Floor Plan
Golf
Hosted Bar
In-House Catering
Linens
Near Public Transit
Near Water
Open Bar
Overnight Rooms
Paid Parking
Scenic Views
Sports Facilities
Stage
Tables
Taxi
Theater Seating
VIP Room
WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

100 E 8th St, Ste 130,

Holland, Michigan 49423

Transportation

Taxi
Bus
Train
Uber

Nearby Airport

Gerald R. Ford International Airport - 30 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Gerald R. Ford International Airport - 30 minutes

Parking

Parking on Site: Yes

Car charging stations: Yes

Nearby Cities

Grand Rapids – 25|Detroit – 180|Chicago – 150

Things to Know

Catering

In-house catering available

Must Use In-House Catering: Yes

External Catering Allowed: No

Can Bring In Own Food: No

Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes

Do You Offer Tables, Chairs, And Linens?: Yes

Venue Policies

Alcohol Consumption: Yes

Smoking Permitted: No

Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No

Cannabis Consumption: No

ADA Accessible: Yes

Family Friendly: Yes

Pet Friendly: No

Technology

Wireless is available throughout campus and Internet connectivity is available in all Hope College meeting and guest rooms. Installed computer and data projection equipment is available at no additional cost in all meeting rooms where it is installed. We have a full technical team that can work with you on what is needed.

Guest Wi-Fi: Free

Onsite Tech Support: Yes

Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes

Equipment Available On-Site:
  • Projector Screen
  • Laptops
  • Microphones
  • Sound System

Testimonials

We loved having our service at Dimnent! The chapel added a wonderful atmosphere and brought back certain memories for Christen and I. Our friends and family thought it was a beautiful location. They loved the simplicity of walking to Haworth from the chapel and they raved about the food. Thanks!

Tony and Christen Bordenkircher

We discovered a gold mine in Hope College as the site for our church conference of 160 delegates. From the planning stages through the week on campus, the staff who worked with us were outstanding in their helpfulness and willingness to provide for our needs. Attendees suggested returning to Hope annually!

Marjory Leas, Convention Planning Committee, Swedenborgian Church

The Challenge of Children Coalition has been using Hope College as the venue for our parenting conference for many years, and we have always been pleased with the outcome. The conference planning staff is always informative and very easy to work with. The facilities are in wonderful condition with updated technology available to support the latest innovations used by our presenters. On our participant evaluations we always receive wonderful comments about the food, with an emphasis on how much everyone loves the large selection that is offered. We look forward to having many more years of first class experiences with Hope College and their friendly and competent staff.

Pam Land, Challenge of Children

Our organization has always enjoyed holding our functions at Hope College. Our organization has always enjoyed holding our functions at Hope College. The staff at the Hope College Conference Center was extremely helpful when we had our biennial conference there in June. The Hope facility is easy to locate and get around and being so close to downtown Holland was an added bonus.

Karen Krause, Past President- Michigan League of Handweavers

After 15 years of running camp at Hope College we find the facilities and personnel to be excellent. The staff is organized and assistive in all aspects of facility use from the planning and contracting stages to the arrival on campus. Once the camp begins, the staff of Hope Conference services are cordial and helpful in every detail. We believe we could not find a better venue for running our camps.

Coach Steve Smith- Hope College Men's Soccer Coach

We enjoy large, airy studios with good floors, lighting, ballet barres and mirrors. While students experience dorm life, our guest faculty is housed in apartments with laundry and kitchen facilities. The food is good, healthy and plentiful. We love our experience and wouldnt think of going anywhere else.

Ann Parsley, Cecchetti Council of America

Services

Transportation

Forty seven passenger buses or mini vans- Hope provides the drivers.

Copying/Printing

Can be done at the Conference Services offices at either Haworth Inn and Conference Center or DeWitt building.

Wedding Coordinating for Dimnent

When renting the chapel, a wedding coordinator will help make your ceremony as smooth as possible.

Conference Coordinator

When scheduling a conference on campus, there will be a Coordinator who will aid you throughout the process.

Technology

Audio/Visual Availabilities

High speed internet, Wireless internet (limited) need WEP code, Computers, Data projector, Overhead projector, Slide projector, Conference calling

Audio/Visual Availabilities

Video Services

Cable TV (limited), VHS, DVD , Audio equipment

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