MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island has been voted the No. 1 historic hotel in the United States by USA Today readers.
A list of 20 nominees was chosen by editors and a panel of industry experts, based on their knowledge and experience of the hotel scene across the nation, and the final selection was determined by popular vote.
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The announcement comes weeks after Travel + Leisure Magazine announced that Grand Hotel has taken the No. 2 spot among the top five Best Resort Hotels in the Midwest for 2017.
TripAdvisor also honored Grand Hotel with its Certificate of Excellence for the seventh year in a row, and awarded Certificates of Excellence to the hotel's own Grand Luncheon Buffet and five restaurants owned by Grand Hotel, namely: Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor, Woods Restaurant, Jockey Club at the Grand Stand, The Gatehouse and Fort Mackinac Tea Room.
The most important criteria for success was popular support from the general public, with Grand Hotel attracting votes and positive reviews from around the globe.
"Maintaining the historical character of our hotel means a lot more to us than simply preserving the physical structure of this 131-year-old building," said Grand Hotel president Dan Musser III. "We are committed to creating an entire experience for each one for our guests, always striving to exemplify our time-honored traditions of top-tier customer service and matchless hospitality. To our guests, Grand Hotel is more than just a place, it’s a collection of memories to be treasured."
Grand Hotel is continually being recognized for the quality of its hospitality. In 2016 and 2017, Grand Hotel has won numerous awards, including:
- U.S. News & World Report Named the Best Hotel in Michigan, 2017
- Family Vacation Critic 10 Best All-Inclusive Family Resorts in the U.S., 2016 and 2017
- Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Top 10 Midwest Resort, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016
- USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards for Best Historic Hotel 2016, 2017
- Conde Nast Traveler One of the Most Beautiful Wedding Venues in the U.S., 2016
- U.S. News & World Report Rated No. 2 of 15 for Best Hotels in Michigan, 2016
- Travel + Leisure World’s Best Family Beach Hotels, 2016
- Historic Hotels of America 2015 Best Historic Resort
- TripAdvisor 2015 Hall of Fame
- Family Vacation Critic Favorite Hotel, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
- Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels in 2011, 2012, 2014 2015 and 2017
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
- Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award, 2015, 2016 and 2017
- TheKnot.com Best of Weddings, 2015, 2016 and 2017
- Brides magazine Best Wedding Venue in the U.S., 2015, 2016 and 2017