Stayed at the Grand Ely Lodge this summer (2008) and really enjoyed it. We had a room one floor above the lobby (not sure what number the floor was) and it had a great view of a large wilderness lake. The town of Ely is about a half mile's walk, doable in good weather, though we had (sadly) rain. The... more

My wife and I, along with our two teenage sons, stayed at the Grand Ely Lodge after a week of canoeing in the Bounday Waters. I expected this to be a over-used, worn out lodge. But it was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room had a great view of the lake and the restaraunt... more

I stayed here for just one night in July. We were assigned a room on the third floor. What a spectacular sunset view. It was breathtaking. The furniture was northwoods style and looked relatively new. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was clean and well kept and came with high end soaps and shampoo. There was free wifi which... more

What a very nice hotel. We spent 3 nights in a Lakeview - Deluxe Queen room. The furnishings made you feel like you were in a northwoods cabin. Knotty Pine dresser, table and headboards. Even the window treatment header was a pine log to hide the curtain hooks. The beds were awesome. The room came with a refrigerator, microwave, wet... more

On my resent stay at the Grand Ely Lodge in Ely,MN I found that I was quite pleased. The first thing that greats you upon your arrival is the view. The hotel is located between two lakes, and is in a rural in location, although it is a short walk into Ely. My visit was in early January, and so... more

We stayed for 4 nights and had a very nice stay at this property with just a few problems which involve housekeeping. Our bed was not made the first night. I complained to the front desk who apologized. The next day we left dirty towels on the floor for exchange (pursuant to written instructions that were left by the hotel... more

Our stay was great. The rooms were wonderful & clean. The view was spectacular. The staff was courteous. The food was good but they need new breakfast waitresses. We had to ask for our coffee twice each morning. The pool was clean & nice. Good location away from the downtown. Free use of kayaks, canoes & paddleboats. We definitely will... more

Driving past old houses left over from the mining days now rented by community college students and the horrible view of a run down lot full of old broken down heavy construction machinery then finding the hotel which years ago was a Holidy Inn right across from a closed old boarded up mine was a major let down. The hotel... more

A welcome surprise at the entrance to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Our room was beautiful overlooking the lake, the staff very friendly and a cozy and comfortable lounge. more