Grand Hotel is delighted to welcome guests for the official opening of its 139th season on May 2, 2025, and invites you to experience timeless traditions! Read our 2025 Newsletter for an exclusive sneak peek of what’s to come!

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  • Children and Families

    Children and Families

Grand Hotel is an exceptional summer vacation spot for families, many of which visit the hotel year after year. Thanks to the many activities available here and throughout Mackinac Island — including Grand Hotel’s children’s programs — Travel+Leisure Family magazine named Grand Hotel as one of the 50 best family-friendly resorts in North America. From our welcoming accommodations and activities to special package rates, we love to create wonderful vacation memories and new traditions for the entire family.

Children’s Rates

Children’s rates include the same meal plan as the accompanying adult.

  • Children 5 and under stay free
  • 6-12: $75.00 per night
  • 13 and over: $159.00 per night

Family-Friendly Accommodations

Grand Hotel is especially fond of our younger guests and recognizes their need to have room to spread out. We offer room options ideal for families that include suites with parlors, suites with two bedrooms, and rooms with outdoor balconies.

Musser Suite

One-Bedroom Musser Suite

This beautiful space — named for R.D. Musser, Jr., Grand Hotel’s late former chairman — features a bedroom with a king bed, a wet bar, and separate parlor.

A bedroom

One- and Two-Bedroom Cupola Suites

These beautiful suites are our newest addition and give families the flexibility they need. Each offers a bedroom with one king or two queen beds and parlor, with the option to add an adjoining bedroom with two queen beds.

Carleton Varney Suite

Two-Bedroom Suites

Our beautiful two-bedroom suites are all different and feature a parlor for sitting and games, along with spectacular outdoor spaces and beautiful views.

Boy at pool

Family Activities

From our 220-foot-swimming pool and lawn games, to biking, horseback riding, and Mackinac Island attractions, Grand Hotel offers fun things to do for kids of all ages.

Children and Families

Family Fun Itinerary

With the extensive array of activities and things to do at Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island, our family-friendly hotel is the perfect place to keep everyone entertained during your vacation.

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Celebrate Mom this May with Our Mother’s May Package

Whisk mom away to a Grand Hotel May getaway that she’ll never forget! Our exclusive package offers flexibility for families and moms who might not be able to stay during Mother’s Day weekend but still want to celebrate Mother’s Day during May. Enjoy daily breakfast in the iconic Main Dining Room, 25% savings on lunch at any Grand Hotel restaurant, 15% savings at Grand Women’s, a complimentary mimosa for mom, and more!