It closed a year ago but many people will remember great days from the past when they attended fabulous events at the Swainson Street venue.
Were you there when the finals of Hartlepool’s Got Talent were held there or when school proms and Chinese New Year celebrations were staged there?
We have all this and lots more besides in 10 retro photos from the Mail archives. Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.
5. So much talent in 2009
The final of Hartlepool's Got Talent 12 years ago. Did you take part? Photo: CL
6. Taking questions in 2008
Crime commissioner Barry Coppinger and Assistant Chief Constable Sean White took questions from children at the annual Hartlepool Primary School Council Conference at the Grand Hotel. Who remembers this from 8 years ago? Photo: TY
7. Networking at speed
Employers from the care sector took part in a speed networking session at the Grand Hotel to give job seekers a chance to meet them. Can you spot someone you know from this 2014 event? Photo: TY
8. A high-profile speaker
Nigel Farage in the Grand Hotel. Were you there in 2015? Photo: FRANK REID