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Grand Hotel – Close the Grand for the Season – October 26 – 27, 2025

Something different, something time-honored: You’re invited to join in the unique experience as we close Grand Hotel’s doors for the winter months.

This package includes a casual dinner buffet on Sunday evening and a continental breakfast Monday morning. Enjoy an informal atmosphere with no dress code Sunday – Monday as we clean out our pantries and wine cellar. Bob Tagatz, Resident Historian, will host a presentation explaining the process we go through to close the hotel, as well as fun facts and interesting information from the 2025 season. Monday morning we continue the tradition of ringing the bell to signify the end of our season, bringing in the rockers and honoring exemplary service with our Grand Legend Celebration. Take home a piece of Grand Hotel with a geranium from the Front Porch.

We look forward to you joining our staff in this annual end-of-the-year event that has become a tradition for so many.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations 
  • Casual dinner buffet on Sunday evening  
  • Clearing of the Front Porch Rockers Rocking Chairs 
  • Final History Lecture of the season with resident historian, Bob Tagatz 
  • Breakfast buffet on Monday  
  • Monday morning Closing Ceremony
  • Geranium giveaway

The Close the Grand offer is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more. 

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Grand Hotel – Welcome Fall Package – September 15 -17, 2023

Grand Hotel - Welcome Fall Package

Arrive Friday, September 15 • Depart Sunday, September 17, 2023

Description

Kids, bring your parents to Grand Hotel this fall for a weekend full of activities for young-at-age and young-at-heart. Enjoy breakfast and dinner daily and a tour of the Grand Hotel Stables. Be sure to take advantage of our bike rental discounts to explore the beautiful fall foliage of Mackinac Island!

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Saturday Stable Tour
  • Discount on Bike Rentals (based on availability)
  • Saturday History Lecture with Bob Tagatz
  • Complimentary Lawn Games and Recreation Courts
  • Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Special discount on ferry tickets

The Welcome Fall package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Grand Hotel – Fall Michigan Golf Live Package – October 8 – 10, 2023

Grand Hotel - Fall Michigan Golf Live Package

Arrive Sunday, October 8 – Depart Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Description

Tee up the vacation of a lifetime during our Fall Michigan Golf Live Package. Named for the state’s leading golf program, Michigan Golf Live, show host Bill Hobson coordinates this golf event — complete with three days of unlimited golf on The Jewel, prize giveaways, private evening receptions, Monday morning golf scramble, and box lunch.

The Jewel Golf Course was designed by architect Jerry Matthews and is ranked as a top northern U.S. golf resort by Condé Nast Traveler and the Best Grand Golf Hotel by Golf Digest. It provides unforgettable views of the Straits of Mackinac, the Mackinac Bridge, and the seasonal beauty of Mackinac Island. We hope you’ll come to be part of the fun, friends, and memories of this very special time at Grand Hotel!

Michigan Golf Live

Now in its 3rd decade of celebrating the greatest game on earth, Michigan Golf Live continues to grow its audience throughout the Midwest on both radio and television. Executive Producer and Host, Bill Hobson, is found behind the mic and in front of the camera every weekend of the season, with MGL Radio heard across the state on 15 stations every Saturday morning, and MGL-TV seen on FOX Sports Detroit each Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 AM.
View Michigan Golf Live

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All Grand Hotel Amenities
  • Unlimited golf on The Jewel (cart included)
  • Sunday evening Welcome Reception
  • Monday morning golf scramble
  • Boxed lunches on Monday afternoon
  • Monday evening reception and awards presentation
  • Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Special discount on ferry tickets

This Michigan Golf Live Package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations 1-800-334-7263.

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*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Grand Hotel – Halloween at the Grand – October 28 – 30, 2022

Halloween at the Grand

Arrive Friday, October 28 • Depart Sunday, October 30, 2022

For activities for young-in-age and young-at-heart, join us for Halloween Weekend at Grand Hotel! Experience fall on Mackinac Island and enjoy all the spooktacular activities and ghoulish excitement Grand Hotel offers for the whole family.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily*
  • All resort amenities
  • Friday evening family movie night
  • Saturday Morning Bloody Mary Bar with non-alcoholic options
  • Saturday Halloween Movie Marathon
  • Saturday Haunted Afternoon Tea will be available for an additional price
  • Saturday evening: Get ready for a scary movie!
  • Saturday pumpkin carving contest
  • Haunted Hotel Ball and Costume Contest

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This Halloween package is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

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*Please note: The Grand Hotel dress code applies the Friday evening dinner in the Main Dining Room. Guests dining on Saturday evening in the Main Dining Room are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes.

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