  The
Grand Hotel
Built in 1887 to accommodate summer travelers who
came by railroad, Grand Hotel is one of the few large Victorian hotels
that has managed to retain a 19th century charm and a luxury worthy of
its name. Originally called "Plank's Grand Hotel" after its
first operator, John Oliver Plank, its name soon changed to "Grand
Hotel." Michigan white pine was used throughout the original structure
and its Grecian design was a striking contrast to the Victorian cottages
of the East and West Bluff.
Most 19th century vacation hotels have disappeared but the Grand not
only has kept its classical architectural exterior but adapted its rooms,
cocktail lounges and impressive dining room to modern tastes. Summer visitors
can still promenade on its 660 foot porch, the longest of any summer hotel.
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