MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel announced today that it’s pushing back its opening date until Memorial Day weekend, saying that the well-being of staff and guests need to be the priority right now as the country deals with the coronavirus spread.

The island’s popular resort plans to delay the start of its 134th season from Friday, May 1 until Friday, May 22.

“The well-being of all of our staff, guests, and the Mackinac Island community come first. Therefore, it is imperative we take the necessary precautions and prioritize the health and safety of everyone in our state and beyond who have made plans to visit our crown jewel here in Michigan,” according to a message from Ken Hayward, the resort’s executive vice president and managing director.

“Please know we are paying close attention to state and federal government guidelines, as well as local health officials on their recommendations moving forward. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time.”

If you want to make a Grand Hotel reservation for the new season, you can call 1-800-334-7263 or visit grandhotel.com. Or follow along as they get ready for opening day by checking out their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

To all of our guests and followers: During this unprecedented time, we have made the difficult decision to delay the... Posted by Grand Hotel on Wednesday, 25 March 2020

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