GRAND HOTEL MACKINAC ISLAND, Mackinac Island – A Smart Stay in the City

Grand Hotel Mackinac Island, built in 1887, offers 388 uniquely designed guest rooms with views of the Straits of Mackinac or The Jewel Golf Course. Rooms feature private balconies, in-room safes, cable TV, and ironing facilities. Options include Lake View Deluxe rooms with king or queen beds, Signature Suites themed after U.S. First Ladies, and the four-bedroom Masco Cottage with a private hot tub and kitchen.

The hotel has 13 restaurants and bars, including the Main Dining Room serving multi-course dinners, The Jockey Club overlooking The Jewel golf course, and Sadie's Ice Cream Parlor with locally sourced ice cream. Breakfast options include omelets, pancakes with Michigan maple syrup, and fresh pastries. Afternoon tea features premium teas from Steven Smith Teamaker, paired with finger sandwiches and live classical music.

Guests can swim in the Esther Williams Pool, play golf at The Jewel (with horse-drawn carriage rides between holes), or bike at Cedar Grove Bike Track for beginners. The Woodlands Activity Center offers mini-golf and gardens. The hotel also has a heated saltwater pool, infrared sauna, and guided yoga classes.

The hotel is on Mackinac Island, 40 km from Pellston Regional Airport. Nearby landmarks include Fort Mackinac (2 km), Arch Rock (2.5 km), and The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum (1 km). The island is car-free; transportation is by horse-drawn carriage, bicycle, or foot.

Room service is available for breakfast and à la carte dining. The concierge arranges private dinners, golf tee times, and spa treatments at Astor's Salon. Families benefit from free stays for children under 9, and the Grand Club membership offers customized room-night packages for future visits.