We enjoyed our stay at Murray. Would recommend it. But like everything many options on the island…read moreto consider. For our first time staying we were happy we choose this place. But as we walked around there were others that appealled to us. The precheck went well. They would call when ready. We left luggage in luggage hold room. Did some walking. We're called and flawless. The Amiga restaurant is ok. We had one breakfast but not eat there again. Having the complimentary coffee station and doughnuts from 8:30 to 10:30 was great. The front porch has three rocking chairs which we used a number of time. I would recommend adding a fourth. I know that during the day they have a free sample fudge table and trying to get people in for Amiga bfast and lunch. But at least when the Amiga closes at 4:30 put the fourth chair out. The lobby area seating close to the elevator. Secluded. Nice chairs if you want to listen to a podcast or read a book. The pool deck area and small 3 foot pool/hot tub was nice. Queit and calming place. Rooms are small. Queen bed and ours was comfortable. AC unit did ok. Though at times it felt damp. Sink is in enclave I. The room. Shower and toilet in its own room. Shower is small. One dresser and TV. small bed side table. All in all it works. But not a place to hang out in. I did like that Murray is right across from Arnolds and near some decent restaurants plus the grocery store. The staff were helpful and friendly. No comment on room pricing as there is limited room inventory on the island. When you go expect inflationary pricing.

Our visit started with meeting Brandon & Michael at the front desk. Brandon actually remembered my…read morephone call asking for extra towels. Amazing! He also stopped at the room to let me know I'd left the key in the door of the room. The hotel is a quaint, old structure - well maintained and accessible. The room was well appointed with a view overlooking the street and the Pink Pony. I was a bit concerned that it might be noisy after hours, but it wasn't. Check out was equally smooth. Being almost straight across from Star Line (aka Mackinac Island Ferry) made it so easy to arrive & depart. Well done, Murray Hotel!

Some people might want a room that faces the lake. We got a room that faces downtown Mackinac…read moreIsland, and honestly, that's the way to go. From our hotel room, we could see people walking and biking around the streets, we could hear the clip-clop of the horse hooves on the cobblestones, we could smell the fudge from all of the fudge stores nearby. Chippewa Hotel is located in downtown Mackinac, and you can really get a feel for the island from this hotel. We visited around Halloween, and the hotel was decked out in decorations. It was very cute, and I feel like they might have gone all out because we were there the weekend before the island shuts down to tourists, so they really put their foot in it, so to speak. The hotel itself is very clean and tidy, but it's "vintage," meaning that some of the fixtures and furniture look like they're straight out of the early 1980s. But it all looks intentional. Everything in the hotel is purposefully placed, so you get an antique vibe but without a touch of disarray. One of the things that I appreciated about the rooms here is that the windows open! I love a hotel room that can receive fresh air. Another thing that I love: They service your room without you even having to ask! And they arrange any stuffed animals on the bed just so. Plus, they offer turn-down serve complimentary! You get a little chocolate on your pillow. They go the extra mile here. Outside, they have a gigantic heated hot tub. This thing is like a small pool! It's open all season. My hot-tub-loving youngest child requested that we visit the hot tub multiple times per day. Chippewa Hotel is attached to The Pink Pony, a bar and restaurant. It's downstairs, literally just steps away.

Stayed in a third floor suite and glad to have paid a bit more for a room with a lot of space and a…read morebalcony! The rooms were well maintained and the views were gorgeous. The elevator is VERY small, so I would expect a wait during the busy season, but wasn't a problem in October.

Great place to stay on Mackinac. Staff is pleasant. Breakfast is serviceable. Rooms are clean. The…read moredwelling is old and noise travels easily. I would recommend this hotel for an enjoyable stay on the island.

ROOM 301 HAS CARPENTER ANTS AND BED BUGS!! Following my review from trip advisor and Google, DO NOT…read moreSTAY HERE! NOT WORTH THE $$$ THEY DEMAND! THEY CHARGE OVER $500/NIGHT and the wifi service was basically airport wii. It is labeled as a bed and breakfast in the state of Michigan, also on the Island as well. I have worked in nursing homes for YEARS and never would I ever give my residents the same thing over and over again daily for breakfast. Every day when we stayed here we were met with the same spread: boiled eggs because having eggs more than one way is just too costly, fruit was set out and not presented nicely, milk was in cartons and the breakfast staff clearly did not care about the service they were giving. Bagels were frozen and then thawed, they had ready to eat oatmeal bowls where all you added was hot water. Our room had huge carpenter ants where we literally WOKE UP TO THEM CRAWLING ALL OVER US IN OUR BEDS We complained, and we were met with very hostile service. The only thing the management did was give the room a deep clean and when that happened the carpenter ants returned that same night. Room 311 is next to the noisest staircase in the whole building, I did follow up my stay with the better business bureau, contacted the health department as well as emailed the islands tourism bureau. Will never recommend this place to anyone and I wish the owner would stay in this bed and breakfast to see how horrible the quality is!!

Stayed in room 339. Seems newly renovated. Bed and pillows comfy. Bathroom is small. Indoor pool…read moreand hot tubs were clean but area needs painted or updated badly. Sauna was slow to heat up but worked. Gym is worthless, 6 old pieces of equipment in a closet. Lots of parking and close to restaurants and shops. Hopefully they will update more things now that they just got bought out by AmericInn. Used to be the Bavarian Haus. Price was totally worth it for what stuff costs these days.

Sad the HAUS has 4 star potential First and only time…read morestaying here at the Haus, Checked in on 4th July by two nice young ladies working the front office. Unfortunately one of them had to come clean our room that had been reserved 3 weeks prior to our arrival. When I checked out on July 6th the woman in glasses sitting in the front office looked up from her reading when I told her room ### checking out she said ok and went back to reading. I have stayed in some shady hotels and 5 star hotels yet this is first time not being inquired about the stay. Yes that would not have changed my mind about returning it just affirmed lacking this simple gesture is the negative that breeds more negativity in any working environment.

This is quite simply our home away from home. We've been staying here for years and have never…read morebeen disappointed. The staff is always friendly and helpful, rooms are always clean and the view from the front porch is spectacular!

I've stayed at all kinds of places out here: BnB's, hotels, even the Grand. Windermere is my…read morefavorite. It's a beautiful building, very original but with nice modern bathrooms. The porch is spacious (porch sitting being an important aspect of Island culture!). True, the breakfast is stingy, but I just look forward to lunch. I do not feel that hotel breakfasts are supposed to keep your tank full till dinner! The prices are reasonable. The people are super nice. The relaxed atmosphere is non-headachy. The bedding (not just the mattresses but the sheets, pillows and blankets) are superb. Plenty of hot water! Actual bath TUBS! A million dollar view! And--no small thing--this is about the cleanest place I've ever been in. I don't know how they do it, really, but it sure makes up for the mini-doughnuts! Unlike many Mackinac establishments, their pricing is totally transparent and visible on their website. They are honest business people, and you deal w someone w authority, not a minimum wage employee in a boiler room when you call w inquiries. You never feel that you're being gamed.

This was honestly one of the hardest reviews I've had to write because there were things we really…read moreliked and things that just didn't sit well with us. When I called to finalize our booking, my wife had already spoken to someone named Rose. I called back so we could both speak with her and go over a few questions before booking the room. The woman on the phone Rose was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. She explained everything clearly: when meals were served, how we could get our luggage to the hotel, and what to expect during our stay. She made such a good impression over the phone that we were really excited to stay there. Since there weren't any porters available when we arrived, we walked our bags to the hotel. It wasn't a far walk, and once we got there, we were greeted by Rose at the front desk. She checked us in, asked how many keys we wanted, and directed us to our room. The room was clean and looked just like it did online. It's an older property, so we weren't expecting a 5 start hotel, and that was fine with us. However, the first night I noticed a small spider on the bed. I didn't think much of it at first, old building, things happens. But every night after that and even during the day, I had to kill spiders. This went on every single day of our 3-night stay. My wife was terrified because she doesn't like bugs, especially ones crawling around the room. That alone made it hard for her to relax. The bed was a king, but the pillows were queen-sized and not good at all. We both left with sore necks. By the last night, we were just ready to go. Here's a quick breakdown of the pros and cons: Pros: * Great location--close to shops, restaurants, and local spots. * The staff--Rose, Norman, and everyone we encountered were incredibly welcoming and helpful. * Master Suites are spacious, and they provide plenty of towels. * Room service is available for fresh linens. * Breakfast was good, two out of the three mornings were great. * Master suites have large jetted tubs with a nice view, which is nice. Cons: * Spiders were everywhere--inside the room, around the stairwells, and all over the balcony. * The balcony was unusable because of the number of small flies and spiders outside. * The showerhead had poor pressure and didn't spray evenly. * Furniture felt old and fragile, definitely due for an update. * Pillows were uncomfortable and left us sore. * The property, while good in its age, is overpriced for how old and worn-down it is. You're not getting your money's worth in terms of comfort or amenities. If I were rating our stay based on service alone, this would be a solid 5-star review. The staff truly went above and beyond. But when adding in the condition of the property and the overall comfort of the stay, I have to give it 3 stars. The negatives outweighed the positives, and unfortunately, we won't be returning.

This is our second stay here. Rose & Alison did a fabulous job. Food and service first class. We…read morewill be back.

3 of us went on a girls trip and needed 3 beds. Lilac tree has a room with 3 queen beds that is…read moreperfect! One room had 2 beds and a closet and dresser. The bathroom is in the middle and the front room has a bed, a sitting area and a small kitchenette. The room was comfy and fairly quiet for being in the middle of everything. The front desk was wonderful! I needed to get a scooter and they let me park it in the lobby overnight. When we planned the trip we wanted to stay at the Grand but after staying here we were so glad we were in town with so much to do and we could still go up and see the Grand.

A very quaint and relaxing property downtown on the Island…read more Our room was a suite and was very roomy with 2 queen beds and a kitchenette. The balcony was so enjoyable in the 3.rd floor Great property!

Review of Motel Rooms We stayed in room 1, which as previous…read morereviewers have said was close to the road, but we didn't find it any louder than other rooms would be. The room was exceptionally clean and had a very good rate. The bedding was spotless and clean (I'm the person that comes prepared with a black light) and the bathroom was super clean as well. They have mini fridges and microwaves as well as a nice tv with a good amount of channels. The location was fantastic, very close to downtown and the freeway and right across from the lake. We walked across the street several times to grab snacks at a fudge shop and breakfast at a restaurant and ate right on the beach. The service was wonderful. Our kids locked the bathroom door from the inside and they promptly helped us fix it. We were able to get some good recommendations about things to do or places to go. It was a nice, clean spot for us to rest our heads at night.

Loved our stay here. The only word that comes to mind is bonafide. The cabin decor fits perfectly…read morefor what it is and they don't try to be something they're not. The bedsheets were fresh, and the hotel manager was very personable and gave us lots of info on the places to eat/drink while in town. I imagine this is exactly what roadside America was like before the hotel chains, and we will be staying here every time we come to St. Ignace.