Woods Lunch Opening Day

Enjoy this two-hour walking tour while learning the history and stories of Grand Hotel's ever evolving public space. Learn what it takes to make this large, historic hotel run smoothly and the unique challenges of being on an island.

Have you ever wondered about the vivid colors and bold designs that grace the interior of Grand Hotel? Learn the history of how this famous design came to be, the names Dorothy Draper and Carleton Varney, two designers who broke all the rules of conventional interior design. From the bland to the bold, Grand Hotel undertook a design transformation that will make you look at it in a brand-new light.