Tag Archives: Grand Hotel
Announcing Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor
We are happy to announce the brand new addition to Grand Hotel for 2013 – Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor proudly serving Hudsonville Ice Cream. Sadie’s will be located just outside the east entrance to Grand Hotel that was formerly Margaret’s Garden. So, as you walk up Grand Hill this season, black and white houndstooth awnings will [...]
Michigan in Love Romantic Getaway Contest
Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island have repeatedly been named one of the most romantic places on earth. With the slower pace of being on an island surrounded by spectacular views, enjoying afternoon tea in the parlor, getting dressed up for dinner, relaxing on the front porch in a rocking chair, or taking a romantic horse-drawn [...]
Celebrate Your Marriage with Jay and Laura
Each spring and fall Jay and Laura Laffoon bring Celebrate your marriage events, sharing real life experiences of marriage, to Grand Hotel. This seasons events will be held May 19 & 20, and October 5 & 6. Today’s blog is from Jay and Laura, we hope you enjoy it and we hope to see you [...]
Mackinac Island Establishes Two Historic Districts
MACKINAC ISLAND TAKES STEPS TO ENSURE NATIONAL LANDMARK STATUS MACKINAC ISLAND, MI: Two new historic districts have been established on Mackinac Island by the City Council in an effort to preserve the historic charm of one of the nation’s most popular vacation destinations. R.D. Musser III, President of Grand Hotel, and a City Council [...]
MSU Arts Weekend
Today’s guest blogger is Rob Roznowski, director of several film and theatrical productions, as well as Head of Acting at the MSU Department of Theater. Rob is the creator of Comfort Food , the play to be performed during the 2013 Arts Weekend, and this is his story of how Comfort Food came to be. Comfort [...]
Titanic Weekend 2013
Join us May 3-5, as our Titanic package offers you a “Weekend to Remember”. The 2013 season brings you a new opportunity to remember the Titanic tragedy with greater detail. The weekend kicks off on Friday with a special screening of A Night To Remember. This 1958 movie has been highly regarded by historians [...]
Dan Musser to receive honorary Doctor of Business degree
On Saturday, December 15, 2012, Grand Hotel president Dan Musser will deliver the keynote speech during Norther Michigan University’s mid-year commencement. He will also be presented with an honorary Doctor of Business degree by the university, and below is the official press release prepared by Kristi Evans of NMU. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 GRAND [...]
Summer Wine Weekend
We are very excited to announce that Domaine Chandon will be our Summer Wine Weekend Sponsor this coming June. Ellen Flora, Senior Brand Ambassador of Domaine Chandon with 18 years of experience educating wine enthusiasts about the essence of wine, food, and the arts will be the presenter at the Saturday afternoon Wine Tasting. Chandon Estates is [...]
12 Days of Lost and Found
As the 125th Anniversary season drew to a close on October 28th, Concierge and Hotel Historian Bob Tagatz delivered his “Closing the Grand” speech to a packed theater. Bob shared his favorite questions asked by guests during our 125th Anniversary season and some whoppers that he tends to hear year after year. As Bob likes [...]
Meet the Year Round Reservations/Accommodations Staff
Every season, the week after the hotel closes is a busy time for the reservations staff at Grand Hotel. About as soon as we close the doors we move down state and open up reservations for the next season. So far everything is off to a good start. New for the 2013 season we are [...]
