Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey.

The final scores are averages of these responses.

The top pick in the Great Lakes State was Hotel Iroquois, followed closely by the Grand Hotel.

Wine glasses in front of a fireplace at Deer Path Inn

Courtesy of Deer Path Inn

Both properties are located on the idyllicMackinac Island, where cars are not allowed.

Instead, visitors explore by bike, foot, or horse-drawn carriage.

They added, The dining room can really deliver a sentiment shared by most survey respondents.

Chairs in front of a fireplace at Deer Path Inn

Courtesy of Deer Path Inn

The train station is nearby, as is Lake Forests historic Market Square and beach.

Its not surprising Deer Path Inn has long been a T+L reader favorite, landing in the No.