Since 1887, Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan, has delighted guests from all over the world with its old-world hospitality and charm. Here are five reasons to fall in love with Grand Hotel.
A stay at Grand Hotel is like stepping back into a bygone era. A National Historic Landmark, it retains every inch of its historic ambiance, from traditional Afternoon Tea in the Parlor to the tastefully preserved original architecture. It’s the kind of place where you can easily imagine legendary figures like Mark Twain and President Harry S. Truman strolling the halls — and in fact, they did! The time-traveling feel of Grand Hotel is further amplified by the fact that cars aren’t allowed on Mackinac Island. Horse and carriage and bicycle are favored modes of transportation. Of course, all the other modern amenities today’s travelers expect are available at Grand Hotel.
Only accessible by ferry or plane, Mackinac Island is like no place on earth. We already mentioned its lack of cars, which creates a supremely relaxing environment. The island (pronounced MACK-in-awe) has been a vacation destination since the Victorian era. The summer weather is cool, the natural scenery is spectacular, and there’s no shortage of fun things to do. Hike the trails, paddle a kayak or ride a bike all the way around the island. Take a ferry under the mighty Mackinac Bridge, enjoy world-famous fudge or relax in a horse-drawn carriage. Trust us, you’re not going to want to leave.
You could come to Grand Hotel every summer of your life and never have the same guest room experience twice. That’s because each of the hotel’s 397 guest rooms feature their own unique style and theme. Take a virtual tour! The accommodations are just the beginning of Grand Hotel’s attention to detail; it may be “America’s Summer Place,” but it may well be the little things that linger longest.
