Find Historic Hotels in Mackinac Island, MI from CA $208

Those in search of a historical tour should consider a trip to Mackinac Island. And while you’re here, you can visit the array of shops and scenic lakeside.

Based on our travel expertise, Island House Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Fort Mackinac is a short walk away.

Mackinac Island is home to 25 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Mackinac Island is notable for landmarks like Fort Mackinac, Haunted Theatre, and Biddle House. Cultural venues include Robert Stuart House and Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can enjoy a vacation someplace that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Mackinac Island, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Mackinac Island, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.