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    The Harbor Grand Hotel

    4.3 (129 reviews)
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    Jay J.

    Great resort, excellent customer service. The room was excellent, including the fireplace and the upgraded room with the extra half bath.

    Sunset over the marina from the Adirondack chairs on the back lawn
    Andrea S.

    Reserved a Village View King Suite for my husband and I for two nights. Our first trip to New Buffalo and the Grand Harbor. Parking was a breeze as was check in and getting to our room. Beautifully designed and decorated space. Comfortable and clean. Loved having the living space and king bed. Breakfast baskets, bikes, the on-site restaurant, the marina in your backyard, location right in the heart of town were all amazing features. And an Icecream hotline- what more can you ask for. There is a train that runs through town during the day and can wake you if napping. It also lets passengers off and traffic stops for a few minutes while passengers exit the train. This is a small inconvenience but this hotel was well worth it. Staff were friendly and helpful. Indiana Dunes National Park and more just a quick drive away. Highly recommend. We will return if in the area.

    Patricia R.

    Stayed here in early August. Hotel is nicely remodeled, although some signs of needed upkeep starting to show - elevator had a large gash in the wood wall, buttons on elevators worn- but overall the decor is clean and modern. The good: the rooms are nicely remodeled, soaker tub and sleek bathrooms. The bikes are new and nice to ride along the side streets. The hotel location is in a great spot on the marina and just steps from Lake Michigan and the beach. The breakfast picnic baskets, which is included each morning are nice. Coffee was super strong and bitter. The meh: maybe it was the height of the season but the price for the room was ridiculous for Michigan, not LA not downtown Chicago, or NY. I imagined that for the price we'd be wowed with hospitality and service- which we weren't. We had our room cleaned since we stayed for 2 days- and we thought we'd have our water refilled - we were wrong. When we called to find out if there were refill stations, we were told to bring our glass carafe to the front desk or pool area to refill it ourselves. We also had a giant cobweb on our ceiling fixture. As I read this I can see how nitpicking it sounds, but I'm still stunned by the costs and expected a higher level experience for the price which I was prepared and did pay. I am sure there are great hotels or resorts in New Buffalo with outdoor pools. Not sure if this resort is it

    Fireplace.

    This boutique hotel lacks for nothing. Room looked out over Lake Michigan. There was a fireplace, bench in bathroom and 3 way mirrors in hall. Prairie style decor was done perfectly. We had dinner downstairs and breakfast is served in a picnic basket. If there was one complaint it's that bathroom lighting was too minimal. Definitely a 5 star in my book.

    Emily D.

    Front desk staff were very helpful. Decor is modern and sleek. Breakfast basket is delivered each morning. Free shuttle to the casino. In room fireplace. Onsite spa and restaurant.

    Tomato Basil Bruschetta,
    Mia M.

    I have never felt compelled to write a review for any place in my entire life, but my experience at The Harbor Grand had to be shared. My partner and I stayed for 3 nights (arriving Sunday midday, leaving Wednesday morning), and it was the perfect amount of time for the offseason. We payed the slim difference to get a harbor view, and it was very worth it. We felt comfortable keeping the curtains open 24/7, so when we woke up we had a beautiful morning view of the lake and sky. The complimentary breakfast in bed is a must; while the options are somewhat limited (moreso for nut allergies), the presentation and ability to pick multiple foods and drinks made every morning so relaxing. And of course it's included in your reservation so why not take advantage of that. New Buffalo was definitely in its offseason when we went, so we made use of the car we brought (thank goodness) and took day trips. We used one day to explore the Indiana Dunes National Park, where we did a moderate hike with calming views and a virtually empty trail, maybe only passing 4 people the entire time. The other full day we had we went to Michigan City to see the Centuries of Progress Houses (probably a 30 minute endeavor) and then to the Lighthouse Outlet Mall to have a little shopping day. We made use of the hotel's complimentary s'mores from 4-6 twice while we stayed, and I regret not going every day! The fireplace is very calming, and there were never other people out there while we were. We also visited the pool and hot tub area everyday, which definitely made the relaxation even better. Not to mention, the Ben & Jerry's "hotline" was such a fun touch. We got some ice cream every night, and the front desk receptionist even comped our pint on our last night. Definitely not a necessity for the experience, but absolutely a lovely and fun perk. And relaxing by the fireplace that was in our room(!!) every night felt luxurious. Our final night, we went to dinner at the Tavern that is on the lower level of the hotel. Definitely pricey, but the food was delicious. I was also impressed by the portion sizes. My partner and I split a main course of penne alla vodka, and they brought it out for us in two bowls, neither of which looked like it was 1/2 a portion's size. Highly recommend their griddled octopus, I would have ordered a second of that dish had we not also bought an array of bruschetta. Especially during the offseason, a reservation here is not a bad idea, unless you are planning on driving elsewhere for meals. Our only problem (albeit small for sure) was that our fridge didn't work. We had a few leftovers from various meals that we ended up needing to toss since the fridge was not cold. Overall, this hotel offered such a refreshing vacation. The staff was so kind and respectful of our space. We also only ever shared the pool area with adults and even then only 3 other people ever showed up besides us. I truly could not tell you how many people were staying at the same time as us because that's how peaceful the environment was. If you go during the offseason, expect nothing short of an escape from reality. I can't wait to go back soon!

    Vanessa V.

    I absolutely love this place as a quick getaway from Chicago. I think we've been here five weekends in the last year and a half and it never disappoints. Absolutely love the picnic basket breakfast, the king bed, the bathroom and the service (always outstanding). I've been able to try the spa once right after they opened and had a really nice massage in a gorgeous space. I think people think of New Buffalo as a summer getaway, but we've spent more time here off-season and love it even more. If you want more space, choose a Village Suite room. If space is less important, do the Harbor or Lakeview Rooms and enjoy the view and fireplace. We have tried all but prefer the smaller rooms with a view. Just returned Monday from our last visit and already trying to figure out when we can go back...

    Frances B.

    Luxurious stay. The room was ample and beautiful. We love the frank lloyd wright designs and the warm, cozy feeling inside. The pool is salt water and warm, with a separate hot tub. It was almost always empty when we went since it was off season and mid week. The lobby had a fireplace and little seats which were cozy and nice for warming up. Our only complaint is that the bed is rock solid firm. We found it painful to sleep on our sides or backs - it felt almost like sleeping on the floor. So if you like firm, it'll be great for you.

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    Rebecca C.

    Aesthetically beautiful and calming, luxury atmosphere and décor, full of light woods and dark greens. Mini fridge and wine accoutrements (bottle opener, etc), and terry cotton robes are en suite. Certain rooms like the Harbor View King have bathtubs and (gas) fireplaces. Soak in a beautiful tub and then sleep by the fire with the flick of a switch or the turn of a powerful faucet. Harbor views, sunsets too. You can walk to the beach or the downtown. Breakfast baskets each morning. Negatives: bed was too firm for me, leading to poor sleep, at least on night #1. Bed also seemed shorter than the average King -probably because of the large pillow affixed to the wall at head of the bed. Sheets were a bit starched and thick/ rough to the touch, kind of like a tablecloth, but acceptable. As some other reviewers mention, sound carries from room to room, especially all in person conversations (TV not so much). Luckily, I had respectful neighbors. But trust me, you are at their mercy. Rooms are on the small side overall. Many shops in downtown New Buffalo are closed Monday and Tues (in late August at least). Bottom line: Boutique hotel, on the harbor, priced accordingly. Some really fine amenities. A nice and expensive retreat. Add these to be even better: epsom bath salt packets for the bath, in room complimentary bottled water. Vegan /dairy free choices. Softer beds and finer sheets. Book tray /book holder /tray for placing stuff over the tub. Hook for washcloth in the shower. Flowers in room.

    Annette B.

    I was looking for a place to have dinner when in New Buffalo and stumbled upon this beautiful hotel. The restaurant here was beyond gorgeous and the food was top-notch. I had a lovely cocktail, burrata and beet salad, and pasta bolognese. Everything was perfection! Easy parking in front of the building. Beautiful, inviting, and comfortable hotel. Delightful staff.

    No side table - pay $3000 and have to put your stuff on the floor.

    The Harbor Grand is a nice hotel that thinks it's a world class hotel. Unfortunately, there are many limitations that absolutely do NOT justify their price (particularly in the summer). Location: Adjacent to a small boat harbor you a see water, boats, condos, hotels, houses, etc. Not great, but not bad. It's a quick walk to downtown New Buffalo, but there's not much in New Buffalo to do. Beach: Its a long walk to, frankly, an ugly beach. MI has many stunning beaches - this is not one. The beach is so crowded on the weekend that it's chaos. The public parking is limited and chaotic. Trying to find a place to put your beach chair is chaotic. And, its not like you can walk down the beach and find a more remote and peaceful place, the beach is so crowded because the majority of the beach is a private with a rude guard shooing people away. Hotel: The hotel decor is modern, understated, and well appointed. The rooms and facilities can seem dark because the walls appear to be black, but it's a good vibe. The hotel is small and built in the same general architecture as most roadside Hampton Inns, so that imposes a lot of limitations. The front of the hotel is all parking lot view, they call it village view, but its just parking lot. Oddly, they put the big expensive suites on the front of the hotel so you pay a lot of money to look at asphalt and orange cones. The hotel was definitely not honest in its description for those rooms. Staff: The staff was generally nice, but ill-prepared to handle expectations that go along with their high prices. We made a restaurant reservation for 8 and they put half the group on different sides of the restaurant with plenty of empty tables in between. It took getting a manager to realize that we could actually sit together, and, by the way, the empty tables remained empty for the entire duration. Want an extra blanket - need a manager, AC not working - manager. Though pleasant, the staff's inability to handle basic tasks needlessly turned simple things into big problems that involved the manager. Room: The room was well decorated but our stay was very disappointing. For instance, there was no side table at the bed so everything had to be put on the floor. Even though we got a suite - the view was ugly. You could hear the cars drive in the parking lot, headlights shown through the window, and you could hear every word of every conversation people had as they walked to/from their car. Awful. This wouldn't be acceptable if I was staying at a roadside Hampton Inn, but absolutely intolerable when paying $3,000 for a long weekend. Summary, the hotel tries to be a luxury retreat but misses badly. You pay high prices for nice decor and a largely unpleasant stay.

    Kristin S.

    Stay. No matter the price tag, stay here. The crew working is absolutely accommodating and kind, the free breakfast is worth so much money within itself, it's so so clean and the location is perfection. This is the most accommodating and well kept hotel I've ever stayed in. We will be back many times.

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    Fast Eddie F.

    The hotel is clean and well located - near restaurants and bars that are very fun. Wonderful view of the marina out the back. ONE THING: the picture will show a wall corner edge that is low and VERY sharp. If you bang your head into this, you will be a very unhappy person. Especially in the dark...

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