The Doherty Hotel, centrally located in Downtown Clare, offers 75 years of hospitality. Currently owned and managed by the fourth generation of Dohertys, the hotel combines a European flair with American amenities. Wonderful service in a location in the heart of Michigan makes the Doherty an ideal meeting place, and a great spot for golfers. Clare is located at the crossroads of US 27 and US 10, just 2 1/2 hours from both Detroit and Mackinaw City. Guests and convention attendees will appreciate the well-lit parking, and convenience to downtown Clare.

The Doherty is an ideal spot for a one or two night stay on the way up or back from the North - and as one of the premier hotels in Central Michigan is a great host for a Mid-Michigan golf vacation. Dozens of high quality layouts are within an hour's drive of the Doherty, and packages can be arranged with many. You can stay here for a week and play a different course each day - with a number of the designs available similar in nature to Northern Michigan layouts. Participating properties include: Bucks Run, Eagle Glen, Emerald at Maple Creek, Firefly, Hidden Oaks, Mt. Pleasant Country Club, The Pines, Riverwood, Snowsnake, St. Ives and Tullymore, The Tamaracks and Winding Brook. Packages with these courses are available from April through October, and include breakfast and weekday or weekend accommodations as well as golf with cart.

A variety of accommodations are available in the hotel's 157 overnight rooms. All have individually controlled heat and air conditioning, dead bolt locks, remote controlled color TV with cable service, voice mail and an alarm clock. Additional amenities available in many of the rooms include private Jacuzzis, fireplaces, in-room coffee makers, refrigerators and dual-port phone lines.

Dining experiences at the Doherty include the ambiance of the Leprechaun Lounge - with murals that date back to 1932. This is an ideal meeting spot for cocktails, a casual meal or light snack.

MEETING-CONVENTION-EVENT FACILITIES

The Doherty can accommodate a great variety of special events and meetings, hosting groups as large as 300 people with fine facilities, exceptional cuisine and personalized service. Wedding receptions, banquets, reunions, and special parties of all sizes can be hosted comfortably.

 Ten function rooms total over 5,000 square feet, and the main ballroom consists of 3,600 square feet that can be divided into 5 break-out rooms.

A dedicated staff of professionals offers exceptional, personal service. The latest audio-visual equipment, as well as computer, copier, printer and fax services are available to business groups and overnight guests.

Packages at the Doherty are not restricted to golf. Special Holiday Buffets, Bridge Tournaments, Dinner Theatres, Clare's Irish Festival, Summerfest, St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Romantic Getways are available at various times. Call or visit the Doherty website (link below) for more information.

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