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Cupola Bar

Grand Hotel Avenue, 4th floor of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
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Price range: INR55 - INR55
Cuisines: American
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Muskegon, MI
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33 reviews 33 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We were fortunate enough to visit the Grand Hotel the day before they officially opened for the season. This meant that we were able to take the elevator all the way up tot he fourth floor, climb the star covered steps to the Cupola Bar and then work our was back down to the ground floor, and look in all... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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78 reviews 78 reviews
57 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The stairs have stars on them. You know you are on your way to heaven. This is definitely one of the more beautiful views from a bar. My husband and I went late in the afternoon and found the service very attentive. There was no music playing, which made it very nice and quiet. We enjoyed it very much.

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west michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Huge, glistening Murano Glass Chandelier in the 2-story bar. Charming decor, comfy seating, 270 degree views of the straits.

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DeWitt, Michigan
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41 reviews 41 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Such a perfect place to sit and enjoy drinks or coffee. And walking thru the halls of the hotel will let you see aged pictures from times past!

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Bellevue, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

The waitress ignored me when I entered for a table, was unfiendly, unhelpful, extremely slow and there is not even a drink menu. The whole place is totally snobby. I will never return there.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Great view of the island from this bar!!! The bar was closed while we were there because of a group that was in house. We were able to see the view from the bar though and it was amazing!!!

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Louisville, Kentucky
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

Located at the top of the Grand Hotel. It is more of a spot to slowly sip a beverage and enjoy the view. Both times I visited, there was a lot of fog, but still offered a beautiful surrounding. It really is beautiful inside with the chandelier in the middle of the room and the little tables lined up against... More

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Somerset, Kentucky
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

We stayed awhile andlistened to the music. It was nice but not something that we normally do. The music was nice and relaxing and the scenry outside was breathtaking from most angels in the room!

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

If you are staying at the Grand Hotel, the Cupola Bar is a nice place to go after dinner. The autumn nighttime view is not as spectacular as in the day but you can still see the lights of some barges passing through the Straights of Mackinac at night. The bar has two stories and a pianist and or singer... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

Located at the very top of the Grand Hotel. The $10 cost to explore the hotel if you are not a guest, is worth the price. If you go to dinner or the lunch buffet(our favorite) one should take the time to buy a drink and drink in the views from the unique lounge.

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