Experience the tradition of the Grand Hotel, located on northern Michigan’s Mackinac Island. You will never forget the spectacular views from rocking chairs overlooking the Straits of Mackinac from the world’s longest porch. Third-generation, family-owned by the Musser family, Grand Hotel is rich in history, a place where time moves at the pace of horse-drawn carriages and bicycles. Here, meals are an event and traditions such as Afternoon Tea in the Parlor and nightly dancing remain a noteworthy part of the guest experience. Grand Hotel is recognized as Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best Hotels and the Best Hotel in Michigan, and Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 5 Midwest Resorts.

Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special conference rates at the Grand Hotel. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made by clicking the reservation link below. Reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of July 15, 2024, whichever comes first.

Hotel Reservation Link: Mayo Clinic Anesthesiology Update

***Rates INCLUDE meal plan of breakfast and dinner.***

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Travel

Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
Shepler's Ferry to Mackinac Island can be accessed by driving to Mackinaw City (on Michigan’s lower peninsula) or St. Ignace (upper peninsula). Get driving directions to Mackinaw City or St. Ignace.  You can purchase tickets online. Discounted tickets are available. Please use the promotion code: MAYOCME24 (case sensitive) to receive discounted pricing - $26/adult and $17/child (ages 5-12) roundtrip.

Parking:
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Ample parking is available at Shepler's Ferry and attendees have options that include:

Mackinaw City – Overnight Parking
Premium On-Site Parking $45.00 / night: Our premium parking option allows you to park right at the dock parking lot. You will receive a parking ticket when you enter the lot and you will be required to pay as you exit for your return home. Before parking, come to our unloading area, where we will tag your bags for your hotel. Then you can find a spot in the lot adjacent our dock. Save time and buy your ferry tickets online and go right from your car to the boat, skipping the ticket office line completely.
Standard Off-Site Parking $20.00 / night: If you choose our standard overnight parking option, first come to the dock to unload bags and bikes. You will need to go to the ticket office to pay for your parking prior to heading to that lot. The lot is approximately four blocks away, with continuous tram service offered back from the lot. Our ticket office cast members will give you directions to the lot when you pick up your parking pass. Please plan to arrive one hour prior to your desired ferry departure time.
Day Parking - Free

St. Ignace – Overnight Parking
Premium Parking $40.00 / night: On-site at the dock (gate ticket required for entry/exit) 
Standard Parking $20.00 / night: All of our parking in St. Ignace is right at the dock. You will receive a parking ticket when you enter the dock area and you will be required to pay for the number of nights parked upon exiting for your departure home. 

Continuous shuttle service to and from the off-site lots.

By Air
Mackinac Island Airport (MCD):
Mackinac Island Airport’s 3,500-foot lighted, paved runway is capable of accommodating private and charter aircraft. The airport is one mile from Grand Hotel. Horse-drawn taxi service is available from the airport to Grand Hotel. For more information, please call (906) 847-3323.

Charter Airlines:
Fly from your airport directly to Mackinac Island on one of North Country Aviation’s charter planes, including the Cessna 421C, Air Carrier Certificate N4CA490Y.  For more information, including servicing airports and rates, please contact North Country Aviation directly at 800-959-1829 or click here for more information. 

Pellston Regional Airport (PLN):
Pellston Regional Airport is located 15 miles south of Mackinaw City, MI where you can board the ferry to the island. Air taxi service between the Pellston Regional Airport and Mackinac Island Airport is available 24 hours a day. For information, call Great Lakes Air at (906) 643-7327.

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU):
Chippewa County International Airport is 35 miles north of St. Ignace, MI where you can board the ferry to the island. Air taxi service between the Chippewa County International Airport and Mackinac Island Airport is available by calling (906) 285-6727.  Shuttle service from Chippewa County International -  Airport Northern Transport & Shuttle (906) 430-5337

Limousine and Shuttle Service:
Mackinaw Shuttle  (231) 539-7005 is available at the Pellston, Michigan Airport for taxi service between the Pellston Airport and the Mackinaw City ferry docks on a 24-hour basis. This service is also available on a charter basis. Reservations are recommended.

Northern Transport & Shuttle (906) 430-5337 is available from Chippewa County International Airport to St. Ignace ferry docks. Reservations are recommended.