Experience EXPLORE

The Gilded Hour

Each evening, from five to seven o’clock, we invite you to The Platform, our splendid second-floor deck overlooking Marquette’s historic downtown. During The Gilded Hour, savor local craft beers, brewed with the pristine waters of Lake Superior, and handcrafted cocktails mixed with premium spirits. Surrounded by warm lantern light and elegant iron railings, relax on cushioned seating as the northern sky glows, toasting to the timeless charm of Marquette’s past and present.

In Room Amenities

At EXPLORE Marquette Historic District, located at 136 W. Baraga Avenue, each Suite is equipped with modern conveniences that honor the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity, 55-inch flat-screen televisions for entertainment, and advanced heating and cooling systems for perfect comfort. A stylish wet bar, stocked with fine beverages, adds a touch of luxury, while the kitchenette—complete with a small refrigerator, microwave, and drinking vessels—ensures your every need is met with ease.

Breakfast

Each morning, from seven to ten, join us on the Platform or the north lobby for a refined continental breakfast.  Delight in freshly baked breakfast Cornish pasties like the miners of old would have eaten, seasonal fruits, Greek yogurts, alongside delicate pastries, and coffee freshly roasted on the shores of Lake Superior. This daily offering blends the sophistication of 1891 with modern tastes, creating a morning ritual worthy of Marquette’s rich heritage.