We were greeted at the Hotel Iroquois with an unexpected room upgrade. How lovely! Our luggage was immediately carried to our room - without us having to ask. We were greeted with smiles and charm. The hotel was warm and friendly. It is decorated very elegantly, but still maintains a homey atmosphere. It is located right next to the water, with a beautiful yards (both in front of and next to) the hotel. There is also a flower garden of Master Gardener Status on the other side of the hotel with benches and archways inviting a stroll.
My husband and I had an exceptional stay and will be back.

I stayed at the Hotel Iroquois with family at the end of July 2011. Let me first say that the rooms are beautiful and very good size for an historic hotel. The staff was very nice and accommodating. We had one room on the first floor for our elderly family members (no elevator) and one room on the 3rd floor. Both rooms had great views--the 3rd floor room took my breath away every time I walked in to see the wall of windows looking over the Strait. The first floor room had a large deck which was a very nice spot to gather and comfortable for the 6 people we had. Be aware though that there isn't AC, it was a bit warm for sleeping in July even with the windows open, but they do provide fans.

They serve a nice continental breakfast in the morning as well. We did not eat at the hotel restaurant, it is quite pricy, but have eaten there on past trips and the food was good and you cannot beat the view.
One other testament to their customer service was that when I realized upon returning home that I had left a dress and shirt in the closet I called and they had set it aside for me and I was able to have them UPS it to me-it was such a relief because I know if larger hotels it would have been gone forever!

As far as location goes it is close to lots of shops and restaurants as well a ferry service (Sheplers I think) but is at one end so a bit of hike down to the fort and anything on that end of the island.

My wife and I spent 3 nights at the Hotel Iroquois on Mackinac Island in the end of July 2011 for my birthday. I don't recall our room number, but it was the final room on the right on the ground floor, and it was a junior suite. The room was very tastefully decorated, but what took our breath away was the two-leveled deck that the room had, with beautiful flowers and relaxing chairs to sit in while you watch the water and the day move at Mackinac Island speed. The restaurant was very good, as was the service whenever we needed it. The continental breakfast was extremely limited, and that was about the only thing we didn't care for here. A very intimate hotel experience, reminiscent of a New England B&B, with great character, great views, and attentive staff. May be a little overpriced, but summer time on Mackinac Island, Cape Cod, Maine, or any place like them will be that way.

My wife and I have enjoyed the Hotel Iroquois several times. The rooms are always clean and the service very good. I would however ask for a little bit better continental breakfast. It really is just coffee and fruit. At over $300 per day there should be a little bit more. As I said the service is excellent. As far as a quiet hotel, I realize it is very hard to have a quit hotel that is this old. The charm of it is its age, but the cost is squeaking floors and loud doors. I would recommend this hotel to my friends but warn them if the get a deluxe lake front room the rooms are a bit small but again charming.