Kahler Grand Hotel: Any updated info about improvements?

Posted by donnaj50 @donnaj50, Sep 4 10:35am

Has anyone stayed at the Kahler Grand Hotel recently? I can only find older comments. Seems like in the past they've had problems but I'm told that they've improved. Would like to stay there because it's so convenient.

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@cheyennepeterson

Hello @donnaj50. There are quite a few negative comments about the Kahler Grand. I have heard from patients in the last month that they wouldn’t stay there, but it’s convenient and there are many patients that really like the Kahler. They recently finished up a construction project, but haven’t see what improvements have been made, myself. It is so nice that it’s right across the street from the clinic and has the subway level to walk in. We have many other hotels in Rochester that have a shuttle or car service that will drop you off at the main doors of the clinic buildings. We also have a handful of hotels that are walkable with the enclosed walkway system we have in Rochester. I would be happy to share more options with you, if you would like.

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Cheyenne I would love to hear your suggestions. The closer to the Mayo Building the better! A short walk would be fine.

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@donnaj50

Cheyenne I would love to hear your suggestions. The closer to the Mayo Building the better! A short walk would be fine.

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Here are a few options we have for lodging in the downtown area of Rochester. These are all within a 3 block area of the clinic. They will all have a shuttle that can drop you off or are connected with the clinic buildings by our enclosed walkways we have.

****Hotel Indigo- 220 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
507-252-8200
****Hyatt House-110 Civic Center Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55902
507-361-4649
****TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mayo Clinic Area- 601 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
507-361-0050
****Hilton Garden Inn- 225 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
507-285-1234
****Residence Inn by Marriott (Downtown)- 441 Center St West, Rochester, MN 55902
507-292-1400

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I have stayed at the Kahler numerous times. My most recent stay was last April during the lobby renovation. I find the front desk staff to be helpful and friendly. Because the hotel is older, there are some issues (it can take the shower a long time to warm up) but none that I find detrimental to staying there. The rooms are large with lots of storage space…built in shelves and a closet with doors. I have sometimes stayed there for two weeks and have been very comfortable. You can’t beat the location. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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@cheyennepeterson

Here are a few options we have for lodging in the downtown area of Rochester. These are all within a 3 block area of the clinic. They will all have a shuttle that can drop you off or are connected with the clinic buildings by our enclosed walkways we have.

****Hotel Indigo- 220 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
507-252-8200
****Hyatt House-110 Civic Center Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55902
507-361-4649
****TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mayo Clinic Area- 601 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
507-361-0050
****Hilton Garden Inn- 225 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
507-285-1234
****Residence Inn by Marriott (Downtown)- 441 Center St West, Rochester, MN 55902
507-292-1400

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Thank you so much Cheyenne!

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@bernese53

I have stayed at the Kahler numerous times. My most recent stay was last April during the lobby renovation. I find the front desk staff to be helpful and friendly. Because the hotel is older, there are some issues (it can take the shower a long time to warm up) but none that I find detrimental to staying there. The rooms are large with lots of storage space…built in shelves and a closet with doors. I have sometimes stayed there for two weeks and have been very comfortable. You can’t beat the location. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Thanks so much Bernese. I appreciate it!

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@donnaj50

Thanks so much Bernese. I appreciate it!

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Bernese53 did you try room service and was it on time?

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@donnaj50

Bernese53 did you try room service and was it on time?

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Yes. I got the Tuscan Chicken and it was absolutely delicious!

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We just stayed there in August. It's dated, no question. But you can't beat the location. It's connected to the clinic through an underground walkway called the subway. We had the jr suite, included a fridge, coffee maker and microwave. The bathroom was very dated, didn't really matter. It was clean and comfortable. Dunkin is right around the back side and Ruths Chris steakhouse is off the lobby. There is a parking garage, connected to the 2nd floor hallways.

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@bernese53

Yes. I got the Tuscan Chicken and it was absolutely delicious!

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Thanks Bernese!

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