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Looking for affordable hotel recommendations for Mayo, Rochester
Hi all!
First-time Mayo Clinic patient here. I was told to plan a 5–7 day stay. Looking for lodging that’s affordable, clean and safe. Not fancy, just comfortable and not sketchy.
Any recommendations are appreciated!
Thank you!
Amy
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@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
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Just to clarify, what Mayo location are your appointments at?
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What a blessing!! Thank you so much!!
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@jenniferhunter gave some good recommendations.
I would also check this discussion:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/travel-and-connections-while-at-mayo/
I live in Rochester, and due to Mayo upgrading and building a new building, the construction downtown is bad—many detours and some travel congestion.
I strongly recommend staying at a hotel connected to Mayo by subway (walk) system. Though they may be more expensive. 2nd alternative is a hotel with a shuttle that will take you right to the door of Mayo / Gonda building.
Check Mayo's construction site for more information:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction
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3 ReactionsI also recommend the Candlewood. Nice rooms with cooking facilities, reasonable price.
I’ve stayed there several times and saved money by shopping at a nearby Walmart and doing my own cooking.
It’s on the shuttle schedule too.
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3 Reactionsi HAVE STAYED AT A SLEEP iNN ABOUT 15 MINUTES FROM CENTRAL mAYO GREAT ON TIME SHUTTLE. dON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT DRIVING YURSELF AS TRAFFIC WAS BAD b4 THE CONSTRUCTION & NOW IT IS IMPOSSINBLE hAVE A GREAT BREAKFAST WITH VARIETY aLSO HAVE ROOOMS WITH SMALL COOKING FACILITES faST FOOD ACROSS THE PARKING LOT aLSO A kWICK tRIP GAS STATION WHICH HAS FOOD ALREADY PREPARED AS SOME TIMES YOU DO NOT FEEL LIKE BEING A CHIEF wARM FRIENDLY STAFF sorry folks about the caps
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Fantastic!! Thank you!!
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Excellent! Thank you!!
I have found that The Hampton Inns in TN give room discounts for people traveling to town for medical treatments. This was true for me in Lenior City and Oakridge, TN. I suggest when calling hotels near the Mayo Clinic that you ask if they have medical discount for those traveling to town.