The Grand Hotel is situated on the foreshore of Thursday Island, fondly called T.I. It's a hilly little island approximately 25ha in area with its deepwater port is the centre for almost all the activities of the Torres Strait.
The original Grand Hotel c.1890, was destroyed by fire in 1993 and unfortunately a great deal of history went down with it. Somerset Maughan is believed to have written a few short stories from the verandah of the old hotel whilst enjoying a gin sling, and taking in the spectacular view of the Torres Strait.
Today, the view is just as captivating. The facilities and amenities have improved with the construction of the New Grand Hotel.
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