Mackinac Island's Mission Point Resort is a quiet alternative to the properties in the busier main part of town, but still offer's the same quintessentially old-fashioned atmosphere found elsewhere on the island. There are 239 rooms and suites in all; some feel cramped, but many have room to spread out and even come with hot tubs. It’s a 15-minute walk to most restaurants, shops, and attractions, and there is plenty to do on the property itself, including an expansive lakeside lawn filled with Adirondack chairs, swimming pool, and a variety of formal and casual restaurants. There's also an observation tower and museum with exhibits on the history of the island, and an antique movie theater and sound stage where a scene from _Somewhere in Time _was filmed. The decor is on the old-fashioned side, although it adds to the historic charm of this three-and-a-half pearl property.
Mackinac Island's Mission Point Resort is a quiet alternative to the properties in the busier main part of town, but still offer's the same quintessentially old-fashioned atmosphere found elsewhere on the island. There are 239 rooms and suites in all; some feel cramped, but many have room to spread out and even come with hot tubs. It’s a 15-minute walk to most restaurants, shops, and attractions, and there is plenty to do on the property itself, including an expansive lakeside lawn filled with Adirondack chairs, swimming pool, and a variety of formal and casual restaurants. There's also an observation tower and museum with exhibits on the history of the island, and an antique movie theater and sound stage where a scene from _Somewhere in Time _was filmed. The decor is on the old-fashioned side, although it adds to the historic charm of this three-and-a-half pearl property.
Mackinac Island’s best known property, Grand Hotel is a tourist destination unto itself. Built in 1887, this big white building with a vast porch has 390 guest rooms, and charges non-guests admission to experience its preserved 19th-century grandeur. There’s plenty to do besides shop and eat at the four pearl, resort-like property, which has a 220-foot-long swimming pool, two nine-hole golf courses, and a full schedule of children’s activities during the summer. One of the biggest draws is the five-course dinner in the hotel’s Main Dining Room, which maintains a strict formal dress code in the evening. The hotel puts on a number of themed weekends, complete with period costumes, including the popular _Somewhere in Time _weekend at end of October, which is based on the 1980 movie filmed at the hotel. The busy, cruise-ship like atmosphere might turn some guests off, but it’s certainly a landmark not to be missed during a visit to the island.
Mackinac Island’s best known property, Grand Hotel is a tourist destination unto itself. Built in 1887, this big white building with a vast porch has 390 guest rooms, and charges non-guests admission to experience its preserved 19th-century grandeur. There’s plenty to do besides shop and eat at the four pearl, resort-like property, which has a 220-foot-long swimming pool, two nine-hole golf courses, and a full schedule of children’s activities during the summer. One of the biggest draws is the five-course dinner in the hotel’s Main Dining Room, which maintains a strict formal dress code in the evening. The hotel puts on a number of themed weekends, complete with period costumes, including the popular _Somewhere in Time _weekend at end of October, which is based on the 1980 movie filmed at the hotel. The busy, cruise-ship like atmosphere might turn some guests off, but it’s certainly a landmark not to be missed during a visit to the island.
This small boutique hotel sits right on Main Street in the middle of downtown Mackinac Island. The clean, but dated, 18 guest rooms are individually decorated with floral bedspreads, and some come with bedroom hot tubs and nice views of Main Street and the harbor. Interior rooms are less expensive, but only have skylights instead of windows. The two-and-a-half pearl hotel accommodates romantic escapes and family vacations. Rates are slightly less than similar hotels of the same quality, such as the Hotel Iroquois. Breakfast isn’t available, so guests looking for that amenity can try the Cottage Inn of Mackinac Island.
This small boutique hotel sits right on Main Street in the middle of downtown Mackinac Island. The clean, but dated, 18 guest rooms are individually decorated with floral bedspreads, and some come with bedroom hot tubs and nice views of Main Street and the harbor. Interior rooms are less expensive, but only have skylights instead of windows. The two-and-a-half pearl hotel accommodates romantic escapes and family vacations. Rates are slightly less than similar hotels of the same quality, such as the Hotel Iroquois. Breakfast isn’t available, so guests looking for that amenity can try the Cottage Inn of Mackinac Island.
One of the oldest properties on Mackinac Island, Hotel Iroquois has only been run by two families since it began operating as a hotel in 1904. With 46 rooms, it’s like a much more intimate version of the island's famous Grand Hotel, but has a similar level of style and luxury. Set on a curve of Main Street, it’s convenient to the ferry docks, but somewhat removed from the main part of town. Rooms on the garden side of the hotel lack air-conditioning, while those by the water have unbeatable views but can get noise from the ferry docks. Rates include a continental breakfast with homemade breads and pastries, but are higher than at the nearby and highly-rated Main Street Inn and Suites. That said, the Hotel Iroquois is an authentically historic mid-range property that’s arguably more sophisticated.
One of the oldest properties on Mackinac Island, Hotel Iroquois has only been run by two families since it began operating as a hotel in 1904. With 46 rooms, it’s like a much more intimate version of the island's famous Grand Hotel, but has a similar level of style and luxury. Set on a curve of Main Street, it’s convenient to the ferry docks, but somewhat removed from the main part of town. Rooms on the garden side of the hotel lack air-conditioning, while those by the water have unbeatable views but can get noise from the ferry docks. Rates include a continental breakfast with homemade breads and pastries, but are higher than at the nearby and highly-rated Main Street Inn and Suites. That said, the Hotel Iroquois is an authentically historic mid-range property that’s arguably more sophisticated.
This small bed and breakfast was built in 2001, with design and decor in the style of Mackinac Island’s charming older homes, minus the creaky floorboards. It’s not quite as luxurious as some of the other island hotels, but it's popular for its quiet atmosphere, away from the busy Main Street. The 10 rooms and one suite have old-fashioned decor inspired by the island and its history, including a “Somewhere in Time” room, named for the 1980 romance filmed here. All rooms have DVD players and guests can borrow movies from the B&B’s library. A homemade breakfast is served each morning, usually with an egg dish and cake, and afternoon snacks include local fudge and peanut brittle.
This small bed and breakfast was built in 2001, with design and decor in the style of Mackinac Island’s charming older homes, minus the creaky floorboards. It’s not quite as luxurious as some of the other island hotels, but it's popular for its quiet atmosphere, away from the busy Main Street. The 10 rooms and one suite have old-fashioned decor inspired by the island and its history, including a “Somewhere in Time” room, named for the 1980 romance filmed here. All rooms have DVD players and guests can borrow movies from the B&B’s library. A homemade breakfast is served each morning, usually with an egg dish and cake, and afternoon snacks include local fudge and peanut brittle.