A Michigan Treasure - The Grand Hotel

by Guest 2016-05-05, 10:25

If you want a gift the wife will remember, get her a few days at this hotel rather than a purse.

Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel preps for season

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 10:27

LooseGoose wrote:If you want a gift the wife will remember, get her a few days at this hotel rather than a purse.

Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel preps for season

Simply. Magical.

by **NigelUno** 2016-05-05, 10:40

"Down the hill, Matthews, the designer, gazes through the window of the hotel's newest restaurant, Sushi Grand, slated to open later this month.

The restaurant is locked, but Matthews beckons others to look with him. A quick peek that reveals red-lacquered wooden barstools and iridescent tiles, sort of the Grand Hotel-style elegance with an Asian flair."

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by **By-Tor** 2016-05-05, 10:41

Who really goes there? I'm curious. I would expect a bunch of old hags and homely people.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 10:43

By-Tor wrote:Who really goes there? I'm curious. I would expect a bunch of old hags and homely people.

I've been married for 22 years.. if I ever wanted to get a divorce, all I'd have to do is take my wife to that place.

by **NigelUno** 2016-05-05, 10:45

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
By-Tor wrote:Who really goes there? I'm curious. I would expect a bunch of old hags and homely people.
I've been married for 22 years.. if I ever wanted to get a divorce, all I'd have to do is take my wife to that place.

She doesn't like sushi?

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 10:47

NigelUno wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:I've been married for 22 years.. if I ever wanted to get a divorce, all I'd have to do is take my wife to that place.

She doesn't like sushi?

does it come with divorce papers?

If so, yes.

by **tGreenWay** 2016-05-05, 10:50

I love the lighted fountains out front and the way they're choreographed to music. So many people gather in the evening to watch. I thought I saw George Clooney one night.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 10:52

tGreenWay wrote:I love the lighted fountains out front and the way they're choreographed to music. So many people gather in the evening to watch. I thought I saw George Clooney one night.

dude.. I think you just wrote the opening line to the latest hit song by Taylor Swift.

by **Rocinante** 2016-05-05, 10:54

Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymore got it on there.

by Triple Sparty 2016-05-05, 10:58

Wasn't it the ghost of Clark?

by Guest 2016-05-05, 11:00

By-Tor wrote:Who really goes there? I'm curious. I would expect a bunch of old hags and homely people.

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by **tGreenWay** 2016-05-05, 11:05

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:I love the lighted fountains out front and the way they're choreographed to music. So many people gather in the evening to watch. I thought I saw George Clooney one night.
dude.. I think you just wrote the opening line to the latest hit song by Taylor Swift.

And then the tabloids will speculate how long Tay Tay keeps George before kicking him to the curb.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 11:06

tGreenWay wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:dude.. I think you just wrote the opening line to the latest hit song by Taylor Swift.

And then the tabloids will speculate how long Tay Tay keeps George before kicking him to the curb.

but imagine the quality of music that would come from such a dire circumstance..

by **NigelUno** 2016-05-05, 11:10

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

She doesn't like sushi?
does it come with divorce papers?

If so, yes.

It basically caters to the American Girl crowd.

Some people love that.

But, in all reality it's a tourist trap.

by **tGreenWay** 2016-05-05, 11:10

By-Tor wrote:Who really goes there? I'm curious. I would expect a bunch of old hags and homely people.

We go every couple of years for a conference. We also honeymooned there. I still really dig the hotel, the actual physical structure, but the quality of the food in the main restaurant has really fallen off. Guess I'll have to drag myself to the sushi place. Better yet, go into town and grab a burger.

by **tGreenWay** 2016-05-05, 11:11

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

And then the tabloids will speculate how long Tay Tay keeps George before kicking him to the curb.
but imagine the quality of music that would come from such a dire circumstance..

It would be heartbreaking. And empowering.

by Triple Sparty 2016-05-05, 11:17

What is the American Girl crowd? Never heard that term before.

by **NigelUno** 2016-05-05, 11:34

http://www.americangirl.com/

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by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 11:38

NigelUno wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:does it come with divorce papers?

If so, yes.

It basically caters to the American Girl crowd.

Some people love that.

But, in all reality it's a tourist trap.

yeah.. not my scene.

by Triple Sparty 2016-05-05, 11:42

Love Mackinaw but never been to the Grand.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2016-05-05, 11:42

NigelUno wrote:http://www.americangirl.com/

Holy fuck. One of the guys that went with us to the Rose Bowl had to hit up the LA American Girl store for his kid the next day. I don't think I have ever felt more out of place than when we went into that store. They have a fucking tea party room that you can bring your dolls to have brunch. I never knew that world existed until that day.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 11:45

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:
NigelUno wrote:http://www.americangirl.com/

Holy fuck. One of the guys that went with us to the Rose Bowl had to hit up the LA American Girl store for his kid the next day. I don't think I have ever felt more out of place than when we went into that store. They have a fucking tea party room that you can bring your dolls to have brunch. I never knew that world existed until that day.

yeah..

now imagine an American Girl store for adults.. and you have the Grand Hotel.

by Guest 2016-05-05, 11:45

Triple Sparty wrote:Love Mackinaw but never been to the Grand.

It really is worth staying at least once, not my normal cuppa but I've enjoyed myself there. It kind of takes you back to another time, think the 1900-1930 era. I wouldn't want to live it every day but nothing wrong with experiencing it now and then. Men and women "dressed" for meals, afternoon tea on the veranda and personalized service.

by Guest 2016-05-05, 11:46

Robert J Sakimano wrote:yeah..
now imagine an American Girl store for adults.. and you have the Grand Hotel.

For someone that's never been there you seem to think you know the place.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 11:51

LooseGoose wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:yeah..
now imagine an American Girl store for adults.. and you have the Grand Hotel.

For someone that's never been there you seem to think you know the place.

actually, we go every year..

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by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2016-05-05, 11:52

Most judgmental hippy ever.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 11:57

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Most judgmental hippy ever.

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by **Turtleneck** 2016-05-05, 11:59

LooseGoose wrote:
Triple Sparty wrote:Love Mackinaw but never been to the Grand.

It really is worth staying at least once, not my normal cuppa but I've enjoyed myself there. It kind of takes you back to another time, think the 1900-1930 era. I wouldn't want to live it every day but nothing wrong with experiencing it now and then. Men and women "dressed" for meals, afternoon tea on the veranda and personalized service.

That actually sounds horrible. No wonder God put an iceberg in front of the Titanic.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 12:00

Turtleneck wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:

It really is worth staying at least once, not my normal cuppa but I've enjoyed myself there. It kind of takes you back to another time, think the 1900-1930 era. I wouldn't want to live it every day but nothing wrong with experiencing it now and then. Men and women "dressed" for meals, afternoon tea on the veranda and personalized service.

That actually sounds horrible. No wonder God put an iceberg in front of the Titanic.

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by **NigelUno** 2016-05-05, 12:01

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
Watch Out Pylon! wrote:

Holy fuck. One of the guys that went with us to the Rose Bowl had to hit up the LA American Girl store for his kid the next day. I don't think I have ever felt more out of place than when we went into that store. They have a fucking tea party room that you can bring your dolls to have brunch. I never knew that world existed until that day.
yeah..

now imagine an American Girl store for adults.. and you have the Grand Hotel.

Actually, an American Girl store in the Hotel would be a great idea.

With a book series that comes out with new dolls every year based on island "adventures".

And themed rooms.

Jackpot.

by **NigelUno** 2016-05-05, 12:03

Turtleneck wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:

It really is worth staying at least once, not my normal cuppa but I've enjoyed myself there. It kind of takes you back to another time, think the 1900-1930 era. I wouldn't want to live it every day but nothing wrong with experiencing it now and then. Men and women "dressed" for meals, afternoon tea on the veranda and personalized service.

That actually sounds horrible. No wonder God put an iceberg in front of the Titanic.

The hotel does have a cruise ship feel to it. After a day and half, you want to get back to the mainland.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 12:05

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2016-05-05, 12:10

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"one stay at The Grand Hotel and you, too, will want to dress up like one of the columns for a family picture"

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2016-05-05, 12:11

A place like that can't actually allow kids in there, can they? Jesus my kids would terrorize the place if it's that prissy.

I would like to check it out, haven't been up close in probably 30 years. Don't think I would want to stay there, though.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2016-05-05, 12:12

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

"one stay at The Grand Hotel and you, too, will want to dress up like one of the columns for a family picture"

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by **NigelUno** 2016-05-05, 12:21

There is an added charge of 19.5% and a 2% Mackinac Island assessment on room rates. Michigan 6% sales tax is added to all rates, including the added charge.

Suspect

by **By-Tor** 2016-05-05, 12:28

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:A place like that can't actually allow kids in there, can they? Jesus my kids would terrorize the place if it's that prissy.

I would like to check it out, haven't been up close in probably 30 years. Don't think I would want to stay there, though.

Just send the kids to the waterpark and arcade while enjoying your tea on the veranda.

by **By-Tor** 2016-05-05, 12:30

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:

"one stay at The Grand Hotel and you, too, will want to dress up like one of the columns for a family picture"

The damn teenaged daughter ruined the pic with her cream colored top instead of stark white top

by **DWags** 2016-05-05, 12:42

I got kicked out of there once. Not a ghost story either.

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