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Grand Hotel

286 Grand Avenue Mackinac Island, Mackinac Island, MI, USA, 49757
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Grand Hotel is ideally located on Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan where cars are not allowed and bikes and horse-drawn carriages are the favored modes of transportation. Grand Hotel offers outstanding accommodations where no two guest rooms are alike and provides a wide range of rooms, including one and two-bedroom suite options. With more than 22,000 square feet of meeting space available and a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting locations, we proudly host many meetings of all sizes. Interior meeting spaces are located under one roof making it very convenient for guests. Whether traveling by ferry boat or airplane, getting to Mackinac Island is easy and accessible from many metropolitan areas. Once here the solitude of getting away and being on an island without cars makes it the perfect location to connect and re-connect with others. It truly is America's Meeting Place.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1887
Renovated2021
Total meeting space44,952 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms388
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Travel and Leisure Grand Hotel named a 2021 Top 500 Best Hotel in the U.S. U.S. News and World Report Grand Hotel is a Gold List winner and named #1 of the 25 Best Hotels in Michigan for 2022. Stella Awards Grand Hotel is a 2021 Stella Awards Winner, receiving Silver for Best Food and Beverage in the Midwest by Northstar Meetings Group Conde Nast Traveler Grand Hotel listed as #16 in the Reader's Choice list of the top 40 resorts in the Midwest and West for 2020. Grand Hotel named the top resort in the Midwest in the 2019 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Named the Best All-Inclusive Resort in the country and one of the Top 10 Best Historic Hotels by the readers of USA Today in the 2020 10Best Awards. Historic Hotels of America Grand Hotel’s gardens have been named among Historic Hotels of America’s Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens for the 3rd consecutive year. MSN Grand Hotel selected as the most glamorous hotel in Michigan by MSN in 2020 and 2019. Jetset Magazine Grand Hotel recognized by Jetset Magazine as one of 5 Luxury Hotels With A Kid-Friendly Vibe. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Grand Hotel, along with five on-site restaurants, were recognized with the 2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Groups Today Voted one of the Best Boutique/Historic Hotels for groups by the readers of Groups Today. Reader’s Digest Named one of the 13 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the United States by Reader’s Digest. Wine Spectator Grand Hotel’s Salle à Manger has been given Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for the third consecutive year in 2020. Detroit Regional Chamber Recognized as the Chamber’s June 2019 Member of the Month and host of the Mackinac Policy Conference for 39 consecutive years.

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 16 - Aug 31
Shoulder season
Low season
May 01 - Jun 15Sep 01 - Oct 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
44,952 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,090 sq. ft.
Space (private)
25,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
7,080 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
9,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
30,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
10,000

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Max capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
7,080 sq. ft.
88.5 x 80 sq. ft.
1000
500
750
1000
325
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80
3,145 sq. ft.
74 x 42.5 sq. ft.
350
-
350
350
120
40
140
52
3,145 sq. ft.
74 x 42.5 sq. ft.
350
225
350
350
120
--
52
900 sq. ft.
40 x 22.5 sq. ft.
100
-
100
100
48
--
24
621 sq. ft.
27 x 23 sq. ft.
50
-
50
50
24
--
18
768 sq. ft.
32 x 24 sq. ft.
14
14
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14
--
529 sq. ft.
23 x 23 sq. ft.
50
-
50
50
16
--
16
1,207 sq. ft.
71 x 17 sq. ft.
120
80
100
120
50
--
40
682 sq. ft.
31 x 22 sq. ft.
50
36
50
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20

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
388
Suites
7
Tax rate
6%
Occupancy rate
3%

Location

Getting Here

Ferries to Mackinac Island can be accessed by driving to Mackinaw City (on Michigan’s lower peninsula) or St. Ignace (upper peninsula). Ferry Service to Mackinac Island is provided by a few ferry boat lines. Registered guests of Grand Hotel receive a discount by using Shepler’s Ferry and can purchase tickets directly online or may show their confirmation at the ferry dock to receive the discount. In addition to ferry boat tickets, Grand Luncheon Buffet tickets and admission to Grand Hotel (for non-hotel guests) can also be purchased through Shepler’s Ferry. If traveling with Shepler’s Ferry, please know they have made some changes to their daily operation and parking services. To learn, more please visit sheplersferry.com for information. All ferry boat lines provide service from May to November. The boats operate from early morning until early evening, with frequent crossings throughout the day. All ferry boat lines operate from both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, Michigan. Luggage transfer is simple and convenient, with assistance provided on both the mainland and Mackinac Island. Ample parking is available at all mainland ferry docks. Options for parking vary by service and location. It’s a short walk from the ferry docks to Grand Hotel. Horse-drawn taxi service is also available for a nominal fee. Taxis greet all ferry boats arriving at Mackinac Island. For more information and also air travel, please visit: https://www.grandhotel.com/before-you-go/getting-here/
Distance from airport 1.9 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Sip n' Sail Cruises
Sip n' Sail Cruises
Recreation
2 mi
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Historic Fort Mackinac
Historic Fort Mackinac
Museum
1 mi
This is Mackinac. The cannon blasts, the rifles fire, the soldiers march and history comes alive. The oldest building in Michigan and 13 other historical structures boast exhibits explaining everything from military training and battles to medical treatments to family life within the fort. More than just a military outpost, Fort Mackinac served as a home for soldiers and their families and eventually the headquarters for Mackinac National Park, where tourists to the island visited the great fortress on the bluff, much like they do today.
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Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
Recreation
1 mi
Experience the History and Charm of Mackinac on your narrated carriage tour of the island! Prepare yourself for a tour like no other! What you will experience is by far the most enjoyable and authentic way to view the island.
7396 Market Street
Mackinac Island, MI
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Grand Hotel's 18 Hole Course "The Jewel"
Grand Hotel's 18 Hole Course "The Jewel"
Recreation
0 mi
Awarded Editor’s Choice Best Grand Golf Hotel by Golf Digest, The Jewel is one of the most unique courses in Northern Michigan and the United States. With its unparalleled scenic beauty, lush landscaping, meticulously manicured tees, fairways and greens it is sure to be a Grand golf experience. The Grand nine located across from the hotel with views of the Straits of Mackinac was built in 1901 and redesigned in 1987 by golf course architect Jerry Matthews. In 1994, he also designed the Woods nine located in the interior of Mackinac Island with views of the Mackinac Bridge and the Upper Peninsula. Together they comprise The Jewel, the resort’s 18-hole golf course, separated by a mile and a half and the only course with horse-drawn carriage rides between nines in the country. The leisurely 15-minute ride includes parts of the island unseen by many visitors.
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Additional Information

Safety Information

Additional details

Grand Hotel is now open for its 135th consecutive season and America’s Summer Place is your home away from home - a place where valued traditions and unforgettable experiences remain a constant.  More than ever we are making sure the wellbeing of our guests and team members stays a priority. Grand Hotel is committed to maintaining high-quality meetings and conferences while modifying all existing set-ups to accommodate social distancing. Located on an island where 85% of the land is historic State Park, meetings on Mackinac Island may be just what your attendees need with plenty of fresh air, activities, and outdoor locations for cocktail receptions and events, including Grand Hotel's Front Porch, the world's longest with incredible views of the Straits of Mackinac. With more than 22,000 square feet of meeting space available, Grand Hotel has implemented new cleaning protocols, and adjusted maximum capacities and modified room arrangements to allow for effective social distancing. While there will be limits placed on attendee capacity based on government and local authority requirements, your personal Convention Manager will be a resource to execute a memorable event at a safe distance. When you are ready, so are we!

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Grand Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Grand Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Grand Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Grand Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Grand Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Grand Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Grand Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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