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Close the Grand

Available Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 - Monday, Oct. 26, 2026

Description

Something delightfully different and time-honored, this special experience invites you to join us as Grand Hotel closes its doors for the winter season.

The package includes a casual dinner on Sunday evening and breakfast on Monday morning. Enjoy a relaxed, informal atmosphere with casual attire from Sunday to Monday as we clear our pantries and wine cellar in preparation for the months ahead.

On Sunday, Resident Historian Bob Tagatz will share insights into the hotel’s closing traditions, along with stories and memorable moments from the 2026 season. On Monday morning, guests will take part in cherished traditions, including the ringing of the bell, bringing in the Front Porch rockers, and the Grand Legend Celebration honoring exemplary service. Guests will be invited to take home a piece of Grand Hotel with a geranium from the Front Porch.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations 
  • Final History Lecture of the season on Sunday evening with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz 
  • Casual dinner on Sunday evening  
  • A continental breakfast on Monday morning
  • Monday morning Closing Ceremony with ringing of the bell at 9:00 AM
  • Clearing of the Front Porch rocking chairs 
  • Geranium giveaway
  • 10:00 AM check out on Monday morning

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

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 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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Schedule of Events

Sunday

October 25, 2026

Sidewalk Sale

9:00 AM in the shops on the Garden Terrace Level

Baroque and Cupola Bar Open

12:00 PM

Clearing of the Rockers from the Front Porch

3:30 PM, Meet on the Front Porch

“Close the Grand Lecture” with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz

4:30 PM  – 5:30 PM in the Theatre

Pantry Clearing Dinner Buffet

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the Main Dining Room

Dress is casual for this evening, jeans are acceptable

The Final Respectful Retreat

30 Minutes Prior to Sunset on the Front Porch

Movie “Somewhere in Time”

8:30 PM in the Theatre

NFL Football Viewing

8:30 PM in the Cupola Bar and Gate House

Monday

October 26, 2026

Grand Coffee & Provisions

Open from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in the Main Dining Room

Luggage Sweep, Shepler’s Mackinaw City

7:30 AM

Mackinac Market

Open from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

All other shops are closed

Geraniums available to pick up

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Geraniums are available to pick up and take home to be replanted, pick up from the Front Porch

Ceremonial Bell Ringing with Grand Hotel Staff and Announcement of the Grand Legends for 2026

9:00 AM

Please Gather in the Parlor (Bell Ringing Begins from the East End to the Parlor for the Program)  

Guest Check-Out Time

10:00 AM

Thank you and we will see you in 2027!

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