Amanzoe vs Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe has more dining venues, while Amanzoe lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | 1887 |
| Rooms | 38 | 388 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | George D. Mason / Carleton Varney (Dorothy Draper) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanzoe
- The hilltop Acropolis retreat features 38 pool pavilions, 3 beach cabanas, and private villas in the Peloponnese, designed by Ed Tuttle.
- Includes a private Beach Club with 4 pools in a secluded bay, a 2,850-sq-m Aman Spa, and 4 distinct restaurants.
- Located 2.5 hours by private car from Athens International Airport (ATH) or 25 minutes by private helicopter charter.
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
- The 1887 Victorian summer grand hotel features 388 uniquely styled rooms on car-free Mackinac Island, designed by George D. Mason.
- Includes 660-foot porch, Esther Williams Pool, The Jewel golf (horse-drawn carriage transfer between nines), and formal dinner dress code.
- Located on Mackinac Island, accessed by a 20-minute passenger ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace in northern Michigan.
Summary
Amanzoe has more dining venues, while Amanzoe lists more room categories.

