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Close The Grand

Available Sunday, Oct. 26 - Monday, Oct. 27, 2025

Description

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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