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MEETING PLANNER’S Guide
Welcome TO AMERICA'S MEETING PLACE
Awards and Recognition PROFESSIONAL Awards
GRAND HOTEL
Awards
Travel + Leisure Best Resort Hotels in the Midwest, 2017-2019
Travel + Leisure America’s Best All-Inclusive Resorts, 2012, 2014, 2018 Meetings Today “Best Of” Award, 2019
Travel + Leisure 500 World’s Best Hotels 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017
Michigan Meetings + Events Best of 2018 Award
Travel + Leisure Best Hotel in Michigan, 2015
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotel for Families, 2015 Smart Meetings magazine Platinum Choice Award,
Condé Nast Traveler Best Hotel in Michigan, 2019 2013, 2014, 2018
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Top 10 Midwest Resort, 2013-2020
Condé Nast Traveler One of the Most Beautiful Wedding Venues in the U.S., 2016 Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence, 2017-2019
Condé Nast Traveler Beautiful Resort on an American Lake, 2014
Condé Nast Traveler All-Inclusive Resort for Every Traveler, 2014
Historic Hotels of America award “For the Historic
Preservation of an American Treasure”
USA Today Top 10 Best Readers’ Choice, Best All-Inclusive Resort, 2019, 2020
USA Today Top 10 Best Readers’ Choice, Best Historic Hotel, 2016-2020 Groups Today Best Boutique/Historic Hotel, 2017-2019
USA Today Top 10 Best Destinations for Family Reunions, 2013
"Hosting an event during COVID-19 is a bit stressful, but Grand Hotel has exceptional USA Today Top 10 Best Readers’ Choice, Best Hotel Restaurant, 2020 Groups Today Best Hotel in the Midwest, 2014-2017
safety protocols that provided us with the reassurance we needed to go ahead with our USA Today Top 10 Most Beautiful Places the Editors Visited, 2020 Voted by readers of Groups Today Magazine
event. Thank you for helping us pull off our event in such a quality way." USA Today Grand Hotel #4 Best Family Hotel, 2020
Smart Meetings magazine Best Island Hotel, 2014, 2015
U.S. News & World Report Best Hotel in Michigan, 2016-2020
- Amy Delo, Farm Bureau Insurance U.S. News and World Report Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA, 2019
Meetings Mid America Best of Mid America
U.S. News and World Report Top Luxury Hotel, 2014 For 6 years, Grand Hotel was been selected by readers
Architectural Digest Most Beautiful Hotel in Michigan, 2017 as one of the top properties in the Midwestern U.S.
Architectural Digest Best Summer Resort, 2014
Smarter Travel 12 Best All Inclusive Resorts in the U.S., 2017, 2019 Meetings Focus’ Best of Mid-America, 2012
AAA Four Diamond Rating in 2019 for the 25 consecutive year
th Award criteria includes: quality of meeting space, guest rooms,
Wine Spectator Excellence Awards, 2017-2019
staff, service, food and beverage, amenities, activities and value.
Family Vacation Critic Best All-Inclusive Family Resorts in the U.S., 2017-2020
Corporate & Incentive Travel’s Greens of Distinction
Family Vacation Critic Favorite Hotel, 2014-2017 In recognition of outstanding golf facilities and service for
Family Vacation Critic Best Historic Hotels for Families in the U.S., 2017, 2018 corporate meetings and incentive travel programs.
TheKnot.com Best of Weddings, 2015-2020
TheKnot.com Hall of Fame, 2018 Corporate Incentive & Travel’s Award of Excellence
WeddingWire.com Couple’s Choice Award, 2015-2020 Recognized by subscribers as a resort with superior staff,
Brides magazine Best Wedding Venue in the U.S., 2015-2017 service, accommodations and meeting facilities.
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 2011-2019
Association Meetings magazine’s Inner Circle Award
TripAdvisor 2016 Hall of Fame
Voted by readers as one of the top hotels in the country for meetings.
Golf Digest Editor’s Choice Best Grand Golf Hotel, 2016
MSN The Most Historic Hotel in Michigan and One Hotel You Meeting News magazine’s Planners’ Choice Award
Cannot Miss, 2019 Recognized as one of the best hotels by conference and
MSN Best Hotel in Michigan, 2016 convention planners for quality of facilities and services.
Good Morning America All-Inclusive Resort in the U.S. for
Your Next Vacation, 2016 Corporate Meetings & Incentives Golden Links Certified
The Grand Hotel Gardens were named among The Top 25 Most Certified by an expert advisory panel as an
Magnificent Gardens by Historic Hotels of America, 2019, 2020 outstanding facility for golf and meetings.
Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Resort, 2015
Fodor’s Travel One of the 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts, 2015 Successful Meetings magazine Pinnacle Award
Fodor’s Travel One of the Best Porches in the U.S., 2014 Voted by readers as a property that provides the
Coastal Living magazine 10 Best Summer Hotels on Water, 2014
most professional service in the industry.
Detroit Free Press One of the 7 Wonders of Michigan, 2013
Meetings East magazine Excellence in the East Award
Detroit Free Press Michigan Green Leaders award, 2012
Chosen by readers as one of the top properties in the Eastern
CNN Travel Eight Hotels That Take You Back in Time, 2013 and Midwestern U.S. and Canada based on the quality of
Midwest Living magazine’s Best of the Midwest staff, service, accommodations, and meeting facilities.
Gourmet Magazine’s Top 25 Around the World
Reader’s Digest 13 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the United States, 2019 Meetings & Conventions Gold Key Award
Forbe's One of the World's Most Resplendent Hotel Gardens, 2020 Selected by experienced meeting planners based on professionalism
and quality of staff, service, accommodations, and meeting facilities.
Islands Magazine Best Burger at a Resort or Restaurant, 2020
Parents Magazine #1 Place for Families with Kids to Social Distance, 2020
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Welcome Index
Thank you for considering Grand Hotel, a national historic Convention Services .............. 7
landmark residing on Mackinac Island since 1887. Grand
Hotel offers modern amenities and venues that are designed Convention Categories ............. 9
to inspire, creating one of a kind experiences for your
attendees and special guests. The relaxed atmosphere, Meeting Facilities Summary ...... 10
world-class dining, and breathtaking island views provide
a warm respite in which to connect and collaborate.
Hospitality Suites ................. 12
Our professional conference services team will take care
of the essential details, helping attendees stay focused. We Reception and Dining Options .. 13
pride ourselves on clockwork efficiency and stellar service
combined with imaginative flair that will help you create Guest Activities and Tours ...... 15
high-impact events your attendees will remember for years.
Sports and Recreation ........... 21
It is our genuine commitment to provide exclusive
experiences that deliver extraordinary memories. We
Children's Programs .............23
look forward to welcoming you to Grand Hotel.
Sincerely, Salon and Spa Services ..........25
Dana Orlando Grand Services ....................27
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Grand Hotel Amenities ..........................30
Gift Suggestions .................. 31
Turn Down Services .............33
2021 Music ...............................35
Shopping at Grand Hotel ....... 37
Grand Hotel History .............39
Information ....................... 41
Covid FAQ ........................43
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Convention
S E RV I C E S
Meeting Rooms and Copy Services
Function Space Copy services including Xerox copies, outgoing
domestic and international fax, incoming fax
There is no charge for most contracted meeting rooms
or for the use of public areas of the Hotel for group and digital recording in select rooms.
*Digital Recordings available in select rooms
functions, providing the entire group is staying at
Grand Hotel. Some private rooms may have a nominal
rental charge. Groups not staying at Grand Hotel but
wishing to host functions at Grand Hotel must pay a
Internet and
Telephones
rental fee. All food and beverages must be purchased Internet and telephone offerings include an outside
from Grand Hotel for these functions. Your convention dedicated telephone line, a house telephone
manager can assist in making all arrangements. line, speaker phone, ethernet line and private
dedicated bandwidth are available for order
Audio-Visual Equipment and are charged based on the group needs.
Grand Hotel maintains a large, in-house inventory Outside Dedicated Telephone Line .......... $250, plus calls
of audio-visual equipment which is available to our House Telephone Line .............................................$100
guests free of charge with contracted meeting space.
Speaker Phone ............................................. $50 per day
In the event your group requires special equipment
or equipment operators we do not have, Grand Ethernet, Existing Line.............................................$400
Hotel will be happy to rent the equipment or hire an Ethernet, Install New Line .......................................$750
AV technician and pass the charges on to the group.
Please discuss your needs with a convention manager Private Dedicated Bandwidth* (50MB) .................. $4,000
well in advance to allow for special arrangements. *Additional bandwidth amounts available. Please
ask your Convention Manager for details.
Exhibitor Information
Grand Hotel provides one eight-foot table, a red Vendor Processing
tablecloth, one electrical outlet, two chairs and
one wastebasket with our exhibit charge. Our staff
Charge
Grand Hotel charges a 10% processing fee for all non-
will assist in moving exhibits once at the Hotel. Grand Hotel vendors that we assist with booking goods
Exhibitors are responsible for making boat and or services thru for your group and that the group has
drayage service arrangements and for paying charged to the master account. This would include tent
all transportation charges to and from the Hotel. rental, boat charges, carriage tours, Fort Mackinac, etc.
Your convention manager can help you locate
a professional exhibit company, if needed.
Banners
All banners must have grommets and ropes supplied
for hanging purposes. All outside located banners need
to have wind slots in them and be made of a weather
resistant material. All banners must be communicated
with your Convention Manager prior to arrival and the
hotel charges $50 per banner to be hung on the property.
This includes both set-up and take down charges.
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SUMMARY of MEETING &
FUNCTION FACILITIES
Summary of Meeting & Function Facilities
WOODFILL CONFERENCE Theater Classroom Hollow Square
Banquet Reception Dimensions Footage
CENTER Style Style Square
Theatre 1000 325 80 500 750 88.5 x 80 7080
Gerald R. Ford 50 16 16 — 50 23 x 23 529
Conference Room
Terrace Room 350 120 52 225 350 74 x 42.5 3145
Headquarters of the Capitol Club 100 48 24 — 100 40 x 22.5 900
Straits of Mackinac 50 24 18 — 50 27 x 23 621
Brighton Pavilion 350 120 52 — 350 74 x 42.5 3145
OTHER MEETING ROOMS
Main Dining Room — — — 1500 — 202 x 45 —
Cottage Restaurant 120 50 40 80 100 71 x 17 1207
Convention
Pontiac Room — — 20 36 50 31 x 22 682
Grand Pavilion 375 150 70 200 450 53 x 68 3604
The Honorable Frank J. Kelley
CATEGORIES
Permanent Table-Seating for 14 32 x 24 768
Conference Room
Garden Terrace — — — — 100 50 x 17 —
West Front Porch — — — — 500 330 long —
East Front Porch — — — 50 500 330 long —
Grand Hotel’s convention categories are based on the Modified American Plan which includes breakfast and dinner daily.
Specially designed convention packages are also available. OFF SITE DINING
Grand Rooms Balcony Rooms
The Club Room at The Gate House — — — 30 30 363" x 113" 407
Enjoy north facing views looking over our Enjoy lake views of the Straits of Mackinac or
interior courtyard with plenty of natural light. The Jewel golf course, including a balcony.
The Gazebo at The Gate House — — — 50 75 26.5 x 26.5 702
Lake View Rooms Signature Suites
Enjoy lake views of the Straits of Our finest accommodations including one-bedroom, The Chalet at Woods — — — 60 80 39 x 18 8" 728
Mackinac or The Jewel golf course. two-bedroom, and our specialty named rooms.
Lilac Room 100 56 — 72 100 544" x 276" 1360
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Hospitality
SUITES
I
t would be our pleasure to arrange for
a private reception in any of our eight
luxuriously appointed suites, some with
private balconies overlooking the Straits of
Mackinac. In-suite events may include anything
from a one-hour reception, to a hospitality
suite set-up for the entire length of your stay.
For receptions in a suite, Grand Hotel will
charge only for the food and beverage, plus a
$225 per-hour bartender labor fee and a $100
cocktail waiter labor fee, if applicable. In addition,
a $325 set-up fee is charged per function.
For ongoing hospitality suites, Grand Hotel will
provide unopened bottles of liquor, and will charge
on consumption, only for the bottles opened.
Unopened bottles can be returned for a full credit.
In addition, there is a $200 set-up fee, per day,
to set up and maintain the hospitality suite.
Your convention manager will assist in
curating your hospitality experience.
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Reception
& Dining
OPTIONS
At Grand Hotel there are many appointed with tablecloths and decorated
with appropriate floral arrangements. Many
dining options to choose from.
other reception formats are available and
From simple to elaborate, we special arrangements can be made through
will ensure that your unique your personal convention manager. Full
event is presented tastefully. menu and dining options are available.
Your group may desire a banquet or private
Popular among meeting planners is an hour-
dining service in lieu of the scheduled
long Grand Cocktail Reception offering a
Modified American Plan service in our Main
complete line of premium liquor, domestic
Dining Room. For most menus, there will be
beers, wine and champagne, mineral water
no additional charge. Special entrées require
and soft drinks. Hors d' oeuvres consist
a surcharge. Cookouts can also be scheduled
of assorted cheeses, fresh fruit, crudités,
in the Grand Hotel Tea Garden and after-
smoked lake trout, shrimp on crushed
hours at the Fort Mackinac Tea Room.
ice, and specialty hot hors d' oeuvres.
Receptions include bartenders and servers
Menu, pricing, and reception options
and hors d' oeuvres tables beautifully
may be provided upon request.
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GUEST
Activities and Tours
Create Your Own Cooking Fort Mackinac
Day at Astor’s Demonstration Tour the historic buildings, enjoy
Salon and Spa (Maximum 50 persons) the exhibits, and watch the lively
demonstrations at this National
(Maximum 10-12 persons daily) One-hour demonstration performed
Historic Landmark founded in
Create your own day at Astor’s by a member of our culinary
1780. Dining, including Afternoon
Salon and Spa, a full service Aveda staff. Includes menu items from
Tea, is available daily at the Fort
Salon with one or more of the hors d'oeuvres to elaborate desserts.
Mackinac Tea Room overlooking
following services: Facial, Pedicure, the scenic yacht harbor. Admission
Manicure and Therapeutic Body Flower and to Fort Mackinac is required.
Massage. Consult your convention Garden Tour
manager for more details on
scheduling and prices. Group
(Maximum 25 persons) Grand Hotel
Spa Reservations are subject to
A guided tour of Grand Hotel’s
elaborate flower beds and staggering
Historic Lecture
a two week cancellation policy. A 90-minute lecture, given by
variety of plant material. The the Hotel’s resident historian,
Any appointments canceled
Victorian gardens are a glimpse spans the Hotel’s history from
within two weeks of your date
of turn-of-the-century America. the 1887 opening to present day.
will be subject to a 100% charge.
Garden Tours are available mid-June A guided tour may be added for
through the beginning of September.
Carriage Tours groups of 10 persons or less at
an additional charge of $100.
of Mackinac Flower
Island Demonstration Napkin Folding
Private carriage tour of Mackinac
Island beginning at Grand
(Maximum 20 persons) Demonstration
One-hour hands on lesson (Maximum 30 persons)
Hotel. Prices vary depending
on the number of persons and performed by Grand Hotel's florist. One-hour demonstration performed
length of tour. In addition, Includes basic principles of floral by a member of our Dining Room
guided carriage tours and hourly design and ideas for your home. staff. Highlights the art of folding
liveries are available downtown. napkins in a variety of designs.
Please contact your convention
manager for more details.
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GUEST
Activities and Tours
Behind the due to the unwavering belief of History of Grand
Scenes Tour the resourceful individuals and
the generations of faithful guests
Hotel Part II
(Maximum 10 persons) This second lecture in a two-part
that have made Grand Hotel series will pick up the story of Grand
Take a two-hour walking tour and
their summer home. Buckle up, Hotel from just before World War II to
learn the history and stories of the
this is a fast-paced, informative present day. You will learn about W.
hotel's ever evolving public spaces.
and entertaining glimpse at Stewart Woodfill and how he came to
Learn what it takes to make this
Grand Hotel's storied past. the hotel as a modest desk clerk and
large historic hotel run smoothly
and the unique challenges of being worked his way through the ranks
on an island. You will come away
History of Grand to manage and eventually purchase
with a deeper understanding of Hotel Part I the property. His unwavering belief
that he could make Grand Hotel
what it takes to make Grand Hotel The lecture starts with a brief history
truly Grand! The tour is conducted of Mackinac Island and then delves into one of America's great resort
mostly inside at a leisurely pace but into the fascinating early history hotels. Armed with his vision of
does include several sets of stairs. of Grand Hotel. We will talk about the future, a flair for showmanship
the American Industrial Revolution and promotion he was able to turn
History of and how it created the wealth, that
created the guests, that created
that dream into a reality. The hotel
has been in the same family for
Bob Tagatz Grand Hotel the need for Grand Hotel. Learn over 85 years. Learn how sequential
Grand Hotel Resident Historian The hour and a half lecture starts generations have successfully found
the daunting challenges that were
Mr. Bob Tagtaz is currently engaged as Resident Historian with a brief history of Mackinac a way to preserve an authentic
faced in the actual construction of
at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. He has over Island and then delves into the historic, resort experience yet still
the building, its opening in 1887
30 years of civic experience in historical preservation in fascinating history of one of offer all the modern amenities, that
and the astonishing amenities
Michigan, Florida and Georgia. His particular area of interest America's most significant historic enable the hotel to be competitive in
that were offered to the Victorian
is the study of turn-of-the century wood frame hotels. He hotels. You will learn why there today's market. Come and enjoy the
traveler. Get to know the early
assembled the hotel’s first archives and published a book was a need for a large luxury resort
owners and managers of the hotel contemporary history of Grand Hotel.
and DVD on the history of Grand Hotel. Bob also represents hotel in such a remote place. Who
and the amazing lengths they went
the hotel as a member of The Society of American Travel were our first guests, what they
to entertain their romantic patrons.
Writers and Historic Hotels of America. In 2015 Mr. Tagatz were looking for and the lengths
Find out how the hotel was able
was named Historic Hotels of America Historian of the year. the hotel went to meet and exceed
to keep its doors open through
their desires? Hear the stories of the
Mr. Tagatz came to Mackinac Island specifically because of Recessions, the Great Depression,
colorful cast of characters that have
his interest in Grand Hotel, but has since become completely World War I and Prohibition. We
proudly served the traveling public
enamored with the beauty and history of Michigan and its will end the timeline just prior to the
for over 130 years. How against
people. He feels extremely fortunate to be beginning his start of World War II. Come along,
unbelievable odds sometimes,
twenty-fourth year of study at what he feels is one of the most the stories and the characters are
the hotel has been able to adapt,
historically significant resort hotels in the United States. fascinating. This will be for large
evolve and ultimately thrive. The
groups that want multiple days with
success the hotel enjoys today is
our resident historian, Bob Tagatz.
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Activities and Tours Activities and Tours
Horse Culture of both large and small. Two of the raids a bit different on Mackinac The Art, Antiques rare inside tour of one of the most and their occupants of Mackinac’s
Mackinac Island more significant films, "This Time Island, compared to the rest of the and Interior spectacular private cottages may summer West Bluff Cottages.
(Maximum 25 persons) for Keeps" and "Somewhere in
Time" were filmed in and around
country? Meet some of the heroes
and villains of this outrageous time
Design of be available, please inquire when
booking. The tour is conducted
(4) Hollywood Comes to Mackinac
The horse is still king on Mackinac
Grand Hotel. In this lecture, you and the part they played in keeping
Grand Hotel mostly outside and involves stairs,
- lecture about the filming on
Mackinac of Somewhere in Time
Island and you will learn why, on (Maximum 10 persons)
will learn about why Mackinac the doors open even after the stock please wear comfortable shoes. and This Time for Keeps.
this two-hour walking tour to the
Island was chosen, about the actual market crash of 1929. So come Who chose these colors? Take a
Grand Hotel's Stables. You will see
filming process and some anecdotal and enjoy yourself but remember saunter through Grand Hotel and
Private Boat Other Activities
firsthand how guests, luggage, food
and supplies arrive at the hotel. We
stories about the actors. We will to knock three times and quietly learn why we look the way we do.
Cruises and Attractions:
talk about how the majestic Grand whisper, "Uncle Bob Sent Me." Get the inside scoop on the design Arch Rock, Beaumont Memorial,
will stroll past the site of the hotel's Enjoy an afternoon or moonlight
Hotel was not just a back drop, but philosophy of Dorothy Draper & Benjamin Blacksmith House, Biddle
original stables then past the largest
and oldest Carriage Livery in the
an actual character in the romantic Mackinac Island Co. Learn about the eclectic mix cruise on the Straits of Mackinac.
House, Bingo, British Landing
United States, "Mackinac Island
movie "Somewhere in Time."
When these films were released,
Cemetery Tour of antiques throughout the hotel
and how they represent the best of
Picnic lunches, cocktails and
desserts are available at an
Nature Center, Bocci Ball, Butterfly
Carriage Tours." Upon arrival at the (Maximum 10 persons) House, Charter Fishing, Children's
no one could have predicted the many periods. You may just gain a additional charge. Cost of the
Grand Hotel's lavishly decorated Meet at the Island's historic cemetery Program, Croquet, FootGolf, Fort
long-lasting impact they would little insight into the aesthetics of cruise depends on number of
stable, we will learn about some of for a two-hour walking tour. On Holmes, Fort Mackinac, Golf,
have on Mackinac Island and in the Grand Hotel experience. The persons and length of the cruise.
the antique carriages in the extensive this peaceful stroll through this Governor's Summer Residence,
the hearts of their die-hard fans. tour is conducted mostly inside Hayrides, Hiking, Horseback Riding,
collection housed there. Then for the
Grand Finale, you will meet the real
beautiful park like setting where
and at a leisurely pace but does Presentation by Horseshoes, Kayaking, Richard
star of the show, one of the hotel's
Prohibition and we will explore the four distinctive
burial grounds; Native American,
include several sets of stairs. Must Mackinac State and Jane Manoogian Mackinac
proud working horses. All at a the Roaring 20's Catholic, Protestant and the Fort
have Heritage Hall reserved to Historic Parks Island Art Museum, McGulpin
leisurely pace but watch where you at Grand Hotel Mackinac National Cemetery. We
begin the tour with a talk from Bob.
Only Available June -September
(Maximum 150 persons for lectures, House, Mission Church, Movies,
Pickleball, Self-guided Bicycle Tours,
step. The tour starts at the east end Grand Hotel has never closed its will pay our respects and learn 40 persons for the walking tour)
of the hotel, outside of Sadie's Ice doors to the traveling public in when the art is up in the hotel Shopping, Softball, Swimming,
the stories of some of the colorful One-hour lecture and slide
Cream Parlor. Bathroom facilities are over 130 summer seasons but its from the Manoogian Collection. Tennis, Turtle Park, Volleyball,
characters of Mackinac Island. Many presentation on one of the following:
available at the Hotel's Stables. We been reeeaaal close. Learn how the of whom played a significant role Architectural (1) History of Mackinac - general
Ropes Course and Disc Golf.
will NOT offer this at 10am or 2pm. hotel kept the good times flowing in the history of Grand Hotel. So, Tour of the West overview of the Island's history.
Movies on
during prohibition. Hear some
of the fascinating stories about
spend a little time with the saints
and sinners of Mackinac Island.
Bluff Cottages (2) History and Architecture
Mackinac the hotel's "back of the house"
entertainment taking place in its
Attendees are responsible for their
own transportation to and from the
(Maximum 10 persons)
A two-hour walking tour of the
of Mackinac’s Summer
Cottages - history of the
Beautiful Mackinac has long been
very own Speakeasy. Find out cemetery. Maps will be provided, Magnificent Summer Cottages of Island's summer cottages.
a destination for rejuvenation and
who ran the gambling operations, please wear comfortable shoes the West Bluff. See firsthand some (May include a walking tour up
inspiration. It has also been the
how all that liquor got here and and bring some bottled water. of Michigan's finest examples the bluff for smaller groups).
location for a number of movies,
where it was stored? How were There are no bathroom facilities. of Victorian architecture. Learn (3) Walking Tour along West Bluff
about this Romantic Period when and Annex Roads - walking tour to
success led to excess. Equally talk about the history of the homes
interesting, you will learn about the
fascinating individuals that built
these castles of summer and their
place in history. On select dates, a
19 20Tennis
Grand Hotel has Har-Tru Clay Courts.
No charge for Hotel guests
SPORTS and RECREATION Rackets are available for use, and tennis balls are
available for purchase. Also, we can assist you in
planning tennis tournaments at no charge. Please
ask your convention manager for details.
Golf
The Jewel, Grand Hotel’s golf course, Swimming Pool
is configured on two nine-hole courses, The Esther Williams Grand Hotel Swimming
comprising one 18-hole course, the Pool is open daily, from Memorial Day to Labor
Day. There is no charge for Hotel guests. Please
Grand nine adjacent to the Hotel, and
inquire at the Concierge Desk for hours.
the Woods nine, in the middle of the
Island, about a mile from the Hotel. Exercise Room
Complete exercise center is open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00
Golf Clubs are available for rent at our Golf Shop.
p.m., or use your room key for 24-hour access. The
Transportation between the two golf courses and golf exercise room is located in the Swimming Complex
carts are provided when available. and includes Lifecycles, free weights, Stairmasters,
treadmill, rowing machines, and cross country
The Hotel offers a Golf Shop adjacent to the Hotel ski machines at no charge to Hotel guests.
with a variety of merchandise for golf outings and
tournaments.
Bikes
Grand Hotel’s golf professional can tailor a golf Adult and children's bikes as well as Burley Carts
tournament or outing to suit your group’s needs. A are available for full and half day rental.
guarantee of tee times and golfers is required two Maps of trails on Mackinac Island available.
weeks prior to the outing or tournament at the Hotel.
Please ask your convention manager for details. Foot Golf (9 holes)
FootGolf is the combination of soccer
and golf and is played on the Grand nine
portion of The Jewel Golf Course.
Pickleball
Pickleball is one of the newest additions to Grand
Hotel and is played on the only clay pickleball
court in Michigan. Rental fees apply.
Other Recreation Activities
Bocci Ball, Croquet, Duck Pin Bowling, Horseshoes,
Vita Course, and Volleyball are available to Grand Hotel
guests. Ask your convention manager for details.
Boxed Luncheons, Picnic Luncheons and Beverage
Service are available for all recreation events.
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Children’s
Children’s
Programs
Please ask your convention
manager about designing
a program specifically for
your group. Please note
PROGRAMS
that private programs
do incur additional
charges. Supervisors (we
require one for every five
children with a minimum
of two supervisors) are
available. The following
suggestions can certainly
be altered to suit your
group’s requirements.
Program Picnic and Rock Additional
Suggestions Collecting at the Beach Suggestions
Have a picnic lunch in the gardens
Butterfly House and Luncheon ◆ Arts and Crafts
followed by an afternoon at the
Spend time at the Island beach, painting and skipping rocks. ◆ Bocci Ball
Butterfly House and enjoy a ◆ Butterfly House
luncheon at the Pool Grill. Spaghetti Meal and Games
◆ Capture the Flag
Have a Spaghetti lunch or
Fort Mackinac dinner in a private dining room, ◆ Carriage Tour
Enjoy historic Fort Mackinac with a followed by Games, Charades, ◆ Croquet
self-guided tour and luncheon in the Wii, and Board Games.
◆ Golf (9 holes)
Tea Room overlooking the Straits.
Pizza and Bingo Party ◆ The Haunted Theatre
Have a pizza lunch or dinner in a ◆ Horse Stables
private dining room, watch a movie ◆ Ice Cream Social
and play Bingo (with prizes).
◆ Movies
◆ Prizes
◆ Putting Tournament
◆ Relay Races
◆ Scavenger Hunt
◆ Snacks
Children must be six years - 12 years of age to attend these programs.
23 24Salon and Spa SERVICES Haircuts, for Women
Shampoo, condition, and blow dry.
Haircuts, for Men
The Grand Facial
A 30-minute facial treatment providing
cleansing, toning, exfoliating and a focus on your
particular skin’s needs. It promotes a healthy
Shampoo, condition, and blow dry. and rosy tone to your skin and to your spirit.
Shampoo and blow dry Deluxe Facial
A 60-minute deep cleansing facial treatment
Grand Manicure that applies hot towels, steam, customized
masques, Aveda’s nurturing skin care
30 minutes
line and massage to make your skin look
Grand pedicure radiant and your spirit feel rejuvenated.
30 minutes
Self Renewal Facial
deluxe Pedicure A 90-minute treatment is the ultimate
in both skin care and relaxation.
A relaxing 60-minute service that includes
dry skin removal, aromatherapy foot
soak, massage, polish, and slippers. Massage
A variety of massage techniques are combined
Body Treatment to promote relaxation, relieve stress,
improve circulation and enhance a sense
A Grand Favorite
A rejuvenating and nurturing 55-minute of well-being and balance in your life.
treatment that includes a dry exfoliation, Half Session / 25 minutes
a warm back and foot masque to detoxify, Full Session / 55 minutes
and a restorative scalp and foot massage.
Add Deep Tissue or Hot Stones to any massage.
Please inquire about longer session
time pricing and availability
Gift certificates are available. Please ask
your convention manager for details.
Please note that a credit card or account number is
required to book all spa services. Our cancellation policy
requires notice of a change two weeks in advance of
Astor’s Salon and Spa, a full service your appointment. If not, you will be charged for 100
Aveda salon, would be happy to percent of the originally scheduled appointment.
work with you on any arrangements
for individuals or for large groups.
25 26Grand
Steam and press
Grand Hotel's staff provides
steaming and pressing services
for guest clothing. Please have our
service department pick up these
items from your guest room by
4:00 p.m. the day prior to the event.
SERVICES
Items will be delivered to your guest
room at Grand Hotel the following
day at the time you specify.
Laundry and
Dry Cleaning
Grand Hotel's staff provides laundry
service for all washable items. Please
have our service department pick
up these items from your guest
room by 4:00 p.m. Items will be
delivered to your guest room at
Grand Hotel the following day
at the time that you specify.
Dry cleaning service is also
available Monday - Friday. Please
have our service department
pick up these items from your
guest room by 4:00 p.m. Items
will be returned the following
evening. Dry cleaning facilities
are located on the mainland.
This is not an in-house service.
Welcome gift delivery Guest Room amenities
Grand Hotel has a variety of wonderful wines, Guest room amenities include complementary
fudge, snacks and Grand Hotel logo items that can be geranium-scented shampoo, conditioner, lotion,
delivered to your guests staying at Grand Hotel. Our hand soap and body soap. The geranium, which
flower shop can also create beautiful vases of flowers thrives in Mackinac's temperature climate, has been
to welcome your guests to their hotel rooms. There is gracing Grand Hotel's front porch since the 1920's.
no delivery fee for items bought from Grand Hotel.
You can certainly bring welcome gifts with you.
27 28Amenities
Photography Services Flowers
The photographers at Grand Hotel would like Grand Hotel has been providing flower arrangements
your Mackinac Island experience to be more to guests and residents of Mackinac Island for over fifty
memorable. Please consider us if you would like years. Margaret’s Garden allows us to offer an extensive
a portrait, group, or candid-style photograph. selection of cut flowers and an experienced staff to
Photographers are available nightly in the parlor, provide quality service to our customers. Please contact
or you may hire them by the hour or the day to your convention manager to discuss your specific needs.
cover your entire event. With their in-house photo
lab, most prints are available the following day.
Please discuss pricing and scheduling
details with your convention manager.
29 30Books and DVDs Somewhere in Time,
Gift
Grand Hotel 125th Anniversary Edition
Anniversary Book The anniversary edition of the film
by Grandin Hood Publishers along with many extras for the true
Hardcover coffee table keepsake Somewhere in Time fan. (DVD, $29.95)
documenting Grand Hotel’s 125-
year history with never before seen Food Items
historical documents and photos.
Grand Hotel Fudge
Suggestions
Above Mackinac Made in our Bake Shop, Grand
by Robert Cameron and Phil Porter Hotel fudge uses real butter, eggs,
This hardcover aerial photography sugar, and chocolate to make it
book beautifully captures the the best on the island. It is sold
many seasons of Mackinac with by the pound and comes in a
Robert Cameron’s camera work candy box shaped like the hotel.
and Phil Porter’s words. (Chocolate or Chocolate Pecan.
Price available upon request.)
Grand Hotel
by Robert Tagatz
A paperback souvenir book that is
filled with the history (using both
text and photographs) of Grand
Hotel and Mackinac Island. A
great gift for first time visitors.
Grand Hotel History
A DVD with the insightful narrative
by Hotel Historian Bob Tagatz
about the history of Grand Hotel.
Grand Hotel Wines
Ice Bridge Please ask your convention manager
A DVD behind the scenes for current availability and pricing.
look at Mackinac Island’s
beautiful winter season. Clothing
Inside Grand Hotel Grand Hotel Shops have a large
produced by Detroit Public Television selection of logo t-shirts, golf shirts,
Is an hour-long DVD documentary polo shirts, sweatshirts and hats
that goes behind the scenes of some for men, women and children.
of the hotel's most iconic spaces Please ask your convention
while telling the stories of the manager for specific details.
owners, caretakers and employees
who have kept the hotel a fixture of
Michigan summers for 130 years.
We have a wide selection of gifts for children
and adults in addition to the above list. Our
merchandise is also available in large quantities.
To ensure your desired sizes, quantities and
colors, a four-week lead time is required. Gift
certificates are available for all merchandise.
Please contact your convention
manager for assistance.
31 32Turn Down
S E RV I C E S
Milk and Cookies
Four Large Homemade Cookies served with a
Carafe of Chilled Milk. The perfect nightcap!
Gourmet Fruit and
Cheese Turndown
One Small Bottle of Port with a Tray of Assorted
Gourmet Cheeses, Fruits, and French Bread.
Caviar Turndown
½ Bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne with
an Assortment of Caviar and Condiments.
Strawberries and
Liqueur Turndown
A Miniature Bottle of Liqueur with
Chocolate-dipped Strawberries.
Grand Hotel’s 23% added charge and
Michigan 6% sales tax apply.
33 34Music
CLASSICAL JAZZ Grand Music There is a minimum charge of one
hour per musician for each event held
Number Of Consecutive Number Of Consecutive A complete five-hour music
at Grand Hotel. A transportation
Hours In The Same Location Hours In The Same Location and emcee service package fee of $100 is charged for all off-site
HARP PIANO for your event, includes events, including the Tea Garden.
One hour $450 One hour $450 Two – 80 minute sets The above rates apply to functions
held on Grand Hotel’s property
Two hours $600 Two hours $550 by The Grand Hotel
only. For events held off property,
Three hours $750 Three hours $650 Orchestra with Vocals please ask your wedding coordinator
for prices and availability.
HARP AND FLUTE DUO TRIO An Emcee for All
Music for outdoor events may be
Music ranging from jazz to classical is available from the One Hour $900 One hour $900 Announcements
cancelled without notice due to
Two Hours $1,100 Two hours $1,250
Grand Hotel Orchestra to enhance your convention’s functions. Prerecorded Music during inclement or cold weather based on
Three Hours $1,300 Three hours $1,550 Dinner Service or Dancing our discretion. The temperature must
Musical packages may be designed to fit individual group reach 65° with zero precipitation
needs. Please ask your convention manager for details. audio visual QUARTET for up to Two Hours
for all outdoor performances.
rentals One hour $1,200
Two hours $1,600
Prerecorded Music
during Band Breaks
Grand Hotel's 23% added charge
applies to the charges to the left.
Handheld or Lavalier Three hours $2,000
Wireless Microphone $150 $5,900
LCD Projector with
Screen and Sound $500
Entertainment
Grand Hotel offers hourly musical
entertainment including piano/harpist, trio,
quartet and orchestra including vocalist.
DJ/Karaoke Services
Let our award winning disc jockeys and
karaoke hosts spice up any event! Nearly
15 years experience catering to corporate
clients, your guests are sure to enjoy an
event they will never forget! Services
provided by Island Entertainment Group,
pricing available upon request.
Ask your convention manager about
vocalists, DJs or other special requests.
If you are in need of other types of music,
outside musicians may be utilized.
35 36Shopping
at Grand Hotel
Astor’s Salon and Spa Margaret’s Garden
A full serve Aveda salon offering hairstyling, Floral arrangements, corsages and
manicures, pedicures, facials and boutonnieres for all occasions.
massages for ladies and gentlemen.
Esther Williams Pool Shop
Grand Womens Flip Flops, hats, glasses, everything you
Fine selection of resort wear and accessories. need for a fun day at the pool!
Grand Mens Grand Memories
Fine selection of resort wear and accessories. Find our photographers nightly on the Front
Porch beginning at 6pm and then drop by the
Golf Pro Shop next day to take a look and order prints, frames,
Golf clothing for men and women, golf post cards, Christmas cards, canvas wrap options,
equipment, and accessories to make your or schedule a private portrait session.
round on The Jewel more enjoyable.
Grand Kids
Mackinac Market Creative Learning, Travel Activities, Nostalgic
Five stores in one with books, Grand Hotel china, Toys and Arts & Crafts for kids of all ages!
logoed souvenirs, bath products and home goods.
37 38A Historic
Grand Hotel, 1898
Grand Hotel, The North America, 1942
The North America brought guests to the hotel.
Treasure
Grand Hotel swimming pool, 1940
Grand Hotel front porch
Grand Hotel, 1890
39 40Information
General Guarantee for dinner and no credit balance is carried Guest Attire Miscellaneous of players that are initially reserved, or
In keeping with our policy of We require a guarantee of the number of forward The Jockey Club is a tipping Since Grand Hotel is a resort, we want With most large group blocks, there is no whatever players play on the date of
impeccable service, we will assign you persons attending all food and beverage restaurant. An automatic gratuity of 23% you to feel at ease and dress comfortably. charge for the use of most meeting rooms, the reservations (whichever is highest)
a convention manager, one specially functions at least 14 days prior to the event. will be added for groups of 10 persons During the day, casual resort clothing is audio-visual equipment that we have on unless player reductions happen within
trained staff member well-versed If no guarantee is received, Grand Hotel or more for all off-site outlet locations. appropriate. Prior to 6:30 p.m., please no hand or the services of your convention time guidelines that will be provided by
your convention manager. Please ask
in all aspects of meeting planning,
who will handle every detail of your
will use the number of guests contracted
as your guarantee. You will be charged for
Billing midriff baring tops, sweatpants, or cut-off
shorts for the ladies. For gentlemen, no
manager. For some groups, some charge
may apply. Personalized, pre-printed your convention manager for details.
Billing arrangements for all events
meeting from beginning to end. the actual number served or the guarantee, or e-mail formatted reservation forms
whichever is greater. All organized golf
must be made 60 days prior to the sleeveless shirts, sweatpants, or cut-off
are provided, generally, without charge. Music
Tipping tournaments and outings need to have
function. Any groups requesting tax
exemption must contact their convention
shorts. Since every evening at Grand
Hotel is a special occasion, after 6:30 p.m. Floral arrangements and photographers Grand Hotel has an extensive in-house
Tipping to any employee is neither the tee times and number of golfers are available at an additional charge. Ask music department. Complimentary
manager. All master accounts must be dresses, skirts, blouses, dress sweaters and
expected nor permitted within Grand guaranteed on the group’s arrival night. your convention manager for details. music for private banquets is provided to
settled with the credit card on file upon dress slacks for ladies are preferred, while
Hotel. Tipping is suggested at the convention groups. Certain restrictions
following off-site restaurant locations: Meal Prices conclusion of the program, unless direct
bill is approved. All Master Accounts
gentlemen are required to wear a suit
coat, necktie and dress pants; no denim or
Golf apply. Please ask your convention
The Jockey Club at the Grand Stand, There are no added charges for special Grand Hotel requires all new golf manager for details. Also, music for
and deposits paid by credit cards are shorts. This applies to all areas inside the
Woods Restaurant, The Gate House, meal functions when they are served merchandise used during golf tournaments luncheons, cookouts, receptions,
subject to a 2.5% processing charge. hotel with the exception of the Cupola Bar.
Pool Grill, Sushi Grand and Fort within Grand Hotel, in lieu of the regular or as golf tournament prizes be purchased special events and entertainment is
Children 12 years and older are expected
Mackinac Tea Room. For groups over Modified American Plan (MAP) meal through The Jewel Golf Shop. The Hotel’s available at an additional charge.
10 persons there will be a required in the Main Dining Room. For some
Food and Beverage to be in dress similar to the adults.
golf professional can special order
added 23% gratuity on off-site checks. very special menus, and all buffets, a
Grand Hotel is the only authorized licensee to
Limited Liability many golf-related items with or without Smoking Policy
sell, serve, or furnish liquor, beer, wine or food Due to Michigan Law all our guest rooms,
surcharge may be required. All menu convention logos. Items available include
Meal Functions prices are subject to change. Dinner at
on these premises. No food or beverage of
any kind is permitted to be brought into
Grand Hotel is not responsible for any golf balls, pens, cocktail glasses, coolers, public space, meeting rooms, restaurants
Your convention manager and Grand The Jockey Club can be reserved in lieu equipment or materials left unattended hats, sweaters, jackets, shirts, visors, and bars are non-smoking. There are
Hotel’s Executive Chef will work with any public area of the Hotel. We reserve in any area of the resort. Damages to the smoking areas designated for Hotel
of the Modified American Plan (MAP) towels, tees, and more. Grand Hotel’s golf
you to design a menu especially for your the right to refuse service to anyone. premises will be charged accordingly. guests outside the Hotel and restaurants.
provided in the Main Dining Room. All professional can tailor a golf tournament or
function. Any suggestions submitted from All prices are subject to change. A 23% Prior arrangements must be made This policy pertains to cigars and both
Grand Hotel Guests under the MAP or outing to suit your group’s needs. Grand
our Executive Chef will be submitted to service fee and 6% Michigan sales tax will with your convention manager for traditional and electronic cigarettes.
FAP Plan are credited up to $79.50 for Hotel’s golf professional staff will require a
you and we ask that you approve them no automatically be applied to all food and
later than 30 days prior to the function.
dinner at The Jockey Club. Beverages and
server tips are not included. The credit is
beverage charges incurred at Grand Hotel.
the security of exhibits, merchandise
or articles set up for display.
golfer count two weeks prior and a pairing
list for tournaments 48 hours prior to the
Transportation
Your convention manager can
reserved tee times. Please be aware that
assist in transportation to and
your outing will be billed for the amount
from island off-site locations.
41 42Be Social at Meeting
A G R A N D D I S TA N C E FAQ
At Grand Hotel the health, safety and well-being of our guests and team members is
top of mind. Our high cleanliness standards have been enhanced utilizing the latest
guidelines from the CDC as well as our state and local health departments.
Our abundance of outdoor space will enhance the quality of your event and make your guests
glad they came to America’s Summer Place. Our convention services team will assist you in
planning your event using the most effective room set ups to accommodate safe distancing
standards in your meeting space as well as in your dining experiences here at Grand Hotel. We’re ready to welcome you back protocols. Like all public spaces, the Will the Front Porch be available
and would like to answer some Main Dining Room, private dining for networking events? How will
questions you may be thinking rooms, and other restaurants will social distancing protocols be
WHEN YOU ARE READY, SO ARE WE! about when bringing your group to observe new maximum capacities as
well as utilize disposable menus to
enforced on the Front Porch?
Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island. The Front Porch will be available for
Below are some of the steps we’ve ensure the safety of guests and staff.
networking events, with adjustments to
taken to ensure the wellbeing of Occupancy restrictions will be managed
the set-up and limits placed on attendee
our guests and team members. accordingly by monitoring government
capacity based on government and local
and local authority requirements.
authority requirements. Grand Hotel
Mandatory face masks for bartenders
What protocols have been put advises all guests respect social distancing
and servers will be required.
in place to assist conference parameters, and guidelines will continue
guests or other large events to to evolve to reflect new recommendations.
effectively social distance? Are the hotel’s meeting
rooms large enough to allow How is Grand Hotel preparing
Grand Hotel is committed to for social distancing?
maintaining high quality meetings its staff to work with guests
and conferences, while modifying all With more than 22,000 square feet of and large groups?
existing set-ups to accommodate social meeting space available, Grand Hotel has
Grand Hotel will be screening staff on a
distancing. While there will be limits implemented new protocols including
daily basis through temperature checks
placed on attendee capacity based adjusted maximum capacities and
and a short questionnaire. Appropriate
on government and local authority modified room arrangement to allow
PPE will be worn depending on the
requirements, your personal Convention for effective social distancing. Our
department where the employee works,
Manager will be a resource to execute largest meeting space, the Theatre is
and all employees are advised to practice
a memorable event at a safe distance. 7,080 square feet with a full stage. This
social distancing. In addition to the high
room can typically accommodate 1,000
cleanliness standards that were previously
guests but we will follow the Health
What additional accommodations in place, Grand Hotel has implemented
Department and CDC recommendations
are being made for comfortable additional hygienic protocols to protect
on capacity that is applicable during
dining options as it pertains guests and staff including an increased
your meeting. We have three additional
to large meeting groups? frequency of cleaning and sanitizing
meeting rooms of approximately 3,300
stations throughout the hotel.
Grand Hotel is committed to maintaining square feet that will also follow the
the quality of our well-known dining most up to date capacity guidelines.
experience while enacting new safety
43 44Located on Mackinac Island between the
upper and lower peninsulas in Michigan.
From May through October, arriving to
Mackinac Island is made easy by ferry or air service.
Ferry boats leave from both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace daily. From there, it’s a scenic 20-minute
ferry ride to Mackinac Island. Commercial air service is available into the Pellston Airport about
20 minutes from the ferry, and the Mackinac Island airport accommodates private and charter planes.
Reservations: Toll Free 1-800-33-GRAND (1-800-334-7263)
reservations@grandhotel.com | www.grandhotel.com
Sales Office: 2177 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864
p (517) 349-4600 | f (517) 349-5504
P.O. Box 286
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
p (906) 847-3331 | f (906) 847-3259
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