My great grandfather was a carpenter in Chicago. He came to Michigan to work on the construction of the Grand Hotel.

And just under two years later, Richard Collier would find Elise McKenna. 😁

Why isn't there a casino now???

The Grand hotel only took 93 day to be finished

Hard to believe only 3.00 to stay at an elegant Hotel but that’s the way it was then

Now if I can just get back there like ‘Somewhere In Time’. I’d stay forever

That's back when a person could actually afford to stay there.

I’ve been there many times and always many wonderful new experiences. The Grand is Grand!!!

I think I will check in for the summer at those rates!😁

Having been to two of Bob's history weekends, I love the exaggeration.

Wow! Hope to you soon! ♥️🙏🏻

Wow $3 I could stay the whole summer LOL

$3 is awesome. 😉

I worked there,you can't even wash a sheet for 3.00

I wish somewhere today was 3.00 a night, you may get a park bench to sleep on for that anymore !

Heidi Renee.......$3 😳

Davey

Kind of a fanciful rendition in that illustration. 😀

Noah Ferson

Beth Myers Sullivan Jessica Sullivan Brandon Smith

James Doell wow pretty cool

Cynthia Brown-Mattarollo did you ever stay here?

That yellow house is currently for sale! www.trulia.com/p/mi/mackinac-island/7989-algonquin-st-mackinac-island-mi-49757--2052736648

We come from Minnesota and drive to Manitowac, WI where we board the Badger and sail through night sleeping in our state room. We arrive in Ludington, MI at 6 AM and gradually work our way across northern Michigan through Glen Arbor, Leland, Traverse City, Petoskey, Sault Ste. Marie and finally we sail to Mackinac Island. We always walk to the Grand Hotel and we stop to enjoy a magical garden with hidden objects along the way. Walking up the Hill to the Grand knowing we have the best part of our vacation ahead of us is pure joy. Coming to the Grand Hotel is like coming home.

Just walking to the Grand is magic

I remember the First time, as we approached the Grand my heart was pounding in my chest so hard I could hear it in my ears. I started crying and my Husband gave me a big kiss, because he new how much it meant to me. We renewed our vows for our 40th Anniversary by the beautiful fountain..our next visit was just as amazing... Love this beautiful place. We shall return again..

Beautiful! Just watched "Inside Grand Hotel" on PBS last night...for (at least) the 10th time. G.H. is indeed an enchanted place!!

Looking forward to coming back!😀

We are coming to Mackinac island again in July. It never gets old and I cry Everytime I see the Grand.

Sigh... gasping for spring!! 🌷🌿🌺

Loved my private birthday tour of the island last fall! Such a special place!!! ❤️💖

I love seeing all the houses on the island. Our wish is to own one someday. We love going back to the Grand Hotel every year. <3

This is a beautiful pic and it certainly captures the enchanting beauty of Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel. I hope to return again someday.

I agree wholeheartedly!!! Every trip up to Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel is filled with excitement. You would think each time is the first, but it "Never" gets old. The anticipation of seeing everyone and getting the key to the room which has been assigned is always exciting ❤️. I can't begin to put into words how much I love and enjoy staying at Grand Hotel ❤️💕❤️. It is truly a part of my life.😍

Here’s our trip to Mackinac 🚙 ✈️ 🚙 ⛴ 🚲 🐴 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

LOve the Grand! ❤️

So this is your next trip?

Grand Carriage is so Romantic💕

You have to see it to understand the magic.

Beautiful--the entire island!! One of my favorite places in the world💕💕

i just want to move right in ......

Wow great, love to live and work in Grand Hotel

Can't wait for our annual trek

Agreed! Can’t wait!🌸

This, plus the 625 mile drive. It's worth every bit of it.

Beautiful hopefully we will there soon

You have to see it to understand the magic.