@apainter Congratulations on becoming a Mayo patient. You might want to look at this discussion group for visiting Mayo.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/traveling-to-mayo-clinic/
My favorite place to stay is the Candlewood suites with full kitchens and shuttle service. Rochester is a very nice small city and I feel very safe there. It is so small, there isn't a rush hour traffic backup normally, but there is construction going on at Mayo which affects parking access.

Here is a search list for hotels.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/traveling-to-mayo-clinic/
You can also contact the free Concierge service. They can find what you are looking for and advise about amenities, etc

Five Ways to Contact Mayo Concierge Services

Phone: 507-538-8438

Live Chat: https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide

Email: concierge@mayo.edu

Web form: https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/becoming-a-patient/concierge-travel-services

In-person in Rochester MN: Lobby hours are 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday. Offices are located in the International Center in the Mayo Mathew’s Lobby, Executive Lounge on Mayo 5, Radiation Oncology Lobby – Desk R