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Memorial Day Weekend

Available Friday, May 22, 2026 -Monday, May 25, 2026

Start your summer with a Memorial Day Weekend getaway to Grand Hotel, where timeless tradition meets a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary and Grand Hotel’s 140th season, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in history, heritage, and the spirit of summer on Mackinac Island.

This three-night package includes accommodations, daily dining, and all summer holiday festivities, including a Friday night Family Game Night, a chance to meet the Grand Hotel horses from Grand Hotel’s iconic Front Porch, a Sunday Ice Cream Social, and more! Be one of the first to enjoy a refreshing dip in the Esther Williams Swimming Pool and take time to enjoy Grand Hotel amenities, including access to the Secret Garden, Afternoon Tea in the Parlor, and nightly live musical entertainment.

Memorial Day weekend at Grand Hotel is more than an escape. It’s the perfect start to a once-in-a-lifetime 2026 season, honoring generations, tradition, and the enduring spirit of America.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations 
  • Breakfast and dinner daily 
  • All resort amenities  
  • Friday afternoon 2026 Esther Williams Swimming Pool Opening Ceremony 
  • Friday night Family Game Night Bingo in the Terrace Room 
  • Saturday morning History Lecture with Resident Historian Bob Tagatz 
  • Saturday Duck Races at the Esther Williams Swimming Pool 
  • Saturday Meet the Horses of Grand Hotel 
  • Sunday afternoon Ice Cream Social
  • Admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

Memorial Day Weekend reservations are 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, 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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The Celebrate Michigan Sale Is Now Available!

The annual Celebrate Michigan sale is here! Join us as Grand Hotel marks its 140th season alongside America’s 250th anniversary, an unforgettable time to plan your Mackinac Island getaway. Enjoy some of the best rates of the 2026 season, with limited availability.

Returning favorites include Two Bedroom Suites and the iconic Masco Cottage, a four-bedroom retreat with a wrap-around deck, private hot tub, and stunning island views with stays available in May and October.

Reserve now and be part of the celebration!