GRAND HOTEL

There's no place quite like it, and the experience cannot be duplicated. Grand Hotel. Opened in 1887. On an island without cars, where horses and bicycles are still the favored modes of transportation. It's the slower, more leisurely pace of the past, but with all the amenities of the present. Where guests enjoy exceptional service and accommodations, and a full breakfast and generous dinner are included daily.
Grand Hotel guests find numerous diversions and activities to occupy every spare moment.
From the first tee of The Jewel to the relaxing chaise lounges around the serpentine swimming pool.


Golf

On The Jewel, you'll enjoy 18 scenic, challenging, but very playable golf holes.


Tennis

Play in our beautiful setting of four Har Tru based clay courts. Improve your game with lessons and clinics with our Tennis Pro that is on staff throughout the summer. Rental equipment is also available. Contact the tennis house for more information

Swimming

The Esther Williams Swimming Pool is a favorite gathering place for guests. The heated 500,000 gallon, 220-foot long serpentine-shaped pool is ideal for sunning, swimming or just soaking up the beauty of the surrounding gardens. Poolside food and beverage service is available (seasonal). Guests are welcome to enjoy our sauna and two whirlpools, adjacent to the pool.

Fort Mackinac

Just a short stroll or ride away, Fort Mackinac is a National Historic Landmark where guides are dressed in period costumes. You'll witness cannon and rifle firing demonstrations, explore the real history of Mackinac in 14 original buildings filled with period settings, exhibits and videos. Enjoy a panoramic view of the harbor, and Grand Hotel service at the Fort Mackinac Tea Room.


Horseback Riding

Riding stables are located near the hotel. Mackinac Island features more than forty miles of bridle paths. Drive-yourself carriages are also available from local liveries

Vita Course

The Vita Course is a half-mile outdoor exercise course on the hotel grounds. Along the jogging trail, exercise stations are designed to challenge and motivate.


Exercise Facilities

A complete exercise facility is located adjacent to the swimming pool. Changing rooms and showers are available.

Children's Programs

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, hotel guests five years and older can participate in children's group programs during lunch and dinner. Activities include scavenger hunts, games, arts and crafts, hayrides, tours of Fort Mackinac and the island's butterfly houses and a special kids meal. Please sign up for children's programs upon arrival at Grand Hotel.

For hotel guests too young to participate in the children's programs, babysitters are available through the Housekeeping Department.

Grand Hotel Spa

Make your stay at Grand Hotel even more relaxing with a visit to the Grand Hotel Spa. Enjoy a body treatment, facial, massage or any of our many other rejuvenating, nurturing and relaxing services, which can be enjoyed in the salon or in your Grand Hotel guest room. Group services are also available.