Upgrades to Grand Rapids' Plaza Towers Apartments include private cinema

A new cinema has come to Grand Rapids, but it's only for the residents of the Plaza Towers Apartments. But the private cinema with leather recliners instead of theater seats, tiered risers, hook ups for game consoles and free DVD "rental" isn't the only thing that's changed in the high-rise building at 201 W. Fulton.

Upgrades to the lobby transformed it into a Euro-style entry that includes Italian tile flooring and complementary self-serve espresso for residents. In November, the elevators will sport new television monitors that will feature postings for events and happenings downtown, community announcements, and television news and sports shows.

"On the main level we upgraded a conference room to be a café/work room for residents," says
Grace Johnson, residential coordinator. It's equipped with wireless Internet access and a media screen.

"Off that room we created a patio area that looks onto Monroe Avenue," she adds. "We often have community parties that spill out into that area. There will be seating for that or residents can go downstairs and sit outside and watch people go by."

The second floor pool and fitness center were renovated to resemble a Mediterranean spa. Besides adding new workout equipment, the new amenities include a sauna in the women's locker room and a steam room in the men's.
 
"As residents move out, we'll be upgrading the vacated units," Johnson says. "Some can be customized for an extra cost, for example, a new tenant can request hardwood floors. And they'll all have Euro cabinets with granite countertops in the kitchen and bath."

Source: Grace Johnson, Lena Stob, Eenhoorn LLC

Deborah Johnson Wood is development news editor for Rapid Growth Media. She can be contacted at [email protected].