Mackinac Island, Mich. – Grand Hotel will open its doors for the 133rd season on Friday, May 3. The 2019 season opening is highlighted by the completion of the multi-year Cupola Suites project which will add four new suites with spectacular views and beautiful design. Grand Hotel also kicks off the summer vacation season with a variety of special packages, themed weekends and unique experiences.

“While the beginning of every season is an exciting time at the Hotel for staff and guests alike, this opening will certainly be special,” said Dan Musser, III, President of Grand Hotel. “My father and I always talked about restoring the Hotel to its original beauty by adding the Cupola Suites, and today, I’m proud to say we are finally watching that vision come together. We look forward to welcoming visitors from all over to enjoy a memorable stay at Grand Hotel.”

Begun in 2014, the Cupola Suites project restores Grand Hotel’s original 1887 roofline from the with a row of dormers lining the entire roof. The project includes adding four new Cupola Suites, bringing the hotel’s guest room total to 397—and making a total of 12 Cupola Suites.

These unique accommodations offer flexibility of one-bedroom or two-bedroom options with a parlor, ideal for families or anyone needing extra space. The project began on the west end in 2014 with the Musser Suite followed by four new Cupola Suites in 2015, and three suites on the east end in 2017.

The four rooms designed by long-time Grand Hotel interior designer, Carleton Varney and Dorothy Draper & Company received striking color schemes and bold patterns from wall to wall, resulting in truly unique décor. The suites are highlighted by their dormers which offer a breathtaking view of the Straits of Mackinac.

Grand Hotel will also unveil a new location for the concierge desk on the Parlor level. The guest

experience will be improved, and guests will be able to book amenities, arrange activities, and

create a unique resort experience tailored for their individual interests.

In addition to the new suites and concierge desk, Grand Hotel announced a variety of special weekend packages, including holiday packages over Memorial Day Weekend and an Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. This year also marks the return of Titanic at the Grand, a special weekend for Titanic enthusiasts, complete with a new interactive presentation. Other packages include the ever-popular Family Added Value Days, the 2nd Annual Grand Princess and Superhero Package, Summer Wine Appreciation Weekend, Murder Mystery Weekend, the 25th Anniversary of Arts Weekend and many more. For more information on the 2019 special packages at Grand Hotel, visit www.grandhotel.com/packages.

Grand Hotel has recently been honored with a number of awards, including being named the Best Hotel in Michigan by Condé Nast Traveler. Additional recognitions from 2018 and 2019 include:

AAA Four Diamond Rating – 26th consecutive year

The Knot Best of Weddings 2019

WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award 2019

U.S. News & World Report Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA 2019

Family Vacation Critic Top 10 Best All-American Summer Vacation Resorts 2019

Travel + Leisure Top 5 Resort Hotel in the Midwest 2018

USA Today Readers’ Choice Award – Top 10 Historic Hotels in the Country 2018

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018

Historic Hotels of America Award of Excellence - Best Historic Restaurant 2018 (Woods Restaurant)

Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Best Hotel in Michigan 2018

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.grandhotel.com or contact Grand Hotel directly at 800-334-7263 or reservations@grandhotel.com.

Grand Hotel is located on Mackinac Island, Michigan, where there are no motorized vehicles and the island is only accessible by ferry or airplane. The hotel is open from the first weekend in May through the end of October. The 397-room hotel is third-generation family-owned, a National Historic Landmark, and a proud member of Historic Hotels of America. Grand Hotel, America’s Original Grand Hotel, has been one of America's premier summer vacation spots since it opened on July 10, 1887, to receive summer vacationers who arrived by lake-steamer or by rail. Throughout its history, Grand Hotel has hosted dignitaries from around the country and the world, including five U.S. presidents.