@tanasmeme21 Hi and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Will you be heading to Mayo-Rochester? You didn’t say, but coming from OK, I would think that’s where you’re heading. Also, how long is your visit? If it’s longer term for treatment there are also extended stay motels, airbnb, VRBO homes, and charitable houses such as Gift of Life Transplant house, etc..
There’s no shortage of lodging near the Clinic in Rochester. Many hotels, restaurants and stores are directly connected to the clinic via the ‘subway’, which is an underground, climate controlled walkway system. My husband and I had to live in Rochester for almost 5 months during my medical treatment so I’m very familiar with the area around the clinic. We lived at the Marriott Residence Inn which is about 2 blocks from the clinic. It has inside parking and an outdoor lot. Again, that hotel is connected to the subway and leads directly to Mayo Clinic.
Here are two links to lodging that might come in handy. Also, try doing a Google map search for Rochester MN, Mayo Clinic Hotels. You’ll see all the hotels in the vicinity of Mayo Clinic.
I’m more than happy to answer any questions about the clinic and the area. Will you be driving? Driving or flying, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the ease in which you can reach the clinic! Rochester is super easy to get around, parking can be a challenge. But everything is geared around the clinic so it is front and center to everything. Lori.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/hotels-lodging
https://www.booking.com/landmark/us/mayo-clinic.html

Yes I’ll be going to Minnesota, I was told to be prepared to stay the whole week Thank you for the helpful info!

If you are staying at least almost a week, I would think some questions need to be answered.... is $ an issue, motels all have connections to shuttle buses, which cost $, are you traveling alone, do you have any mobility issues, ect. Mayo in Rochester is an environment in itself that you have to experience to believe. If I am staying for more than one day and my wife is with me, I will spend a little more for her comfort. I drove truck over the road and have slept in the truck in some very shaky places, but when my wife was with me I spent more time in cleaner truck stops. In other words, to answer your question more input on your side would be helpful.

We drive to Mayo and have made multiple trips. For a first time visit, Kahler Inn and Suites, connected to the clinic, is veryconvenient. They have a little convenience store, a friendly restaurant and little bar we enjoy, at least pre-pandemic. In good weather we park in the Damon Mayo ramp, buy the multiple day pass which is much cheaper than hotel parking and schlep our bags a block or so. Despite the reason for our visit we try to make our trip an event and treat ourselves and we enjoy the downtown town area, the landscaping, outdoor areas to enjoy, restaurants and even a nice small shopping mall. By April hopefully the weather will allow you to enjoy that more. This winter’s visit we stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn also connected to the clinic, larger rooms, a bit longer walk, but nice and we parked there . Restaurants deliver or you can pick up if you can’t eat in. We enjoyed eating at Chester’s in the mall on this visit. Hotels farther out all provide shuttles but be aware of what hours they run and whether it coordinates with your appointment times and it is a bit harder to go back and forth if you have multiple appointments on a day. On our way out of town we always stop at Costco and Trader Joes because we live in a small town without those stores. Keep track of your expenses and check with your accountant as to available tax deductions for medical care.

I stayed at the Sleep Inn both visits. I had a filling breakfast each morning and door to door Shuttle service every day. Free parking, refrigerator and microwave in room and a very friendly atmosphere to live in. Comfy beds with lots if pillows. If I go back no question where I will stay. They have Mayo rates so call direct. I paid $90 a day and worth every penny.

Looks like you have been given some excellent advice about lodging in Rochester Mayo. I live in Rochester and will just add comment about weather. MN in April can vary greatly in weather from snow to beautiful spring weather so pack accordingly. While at clinic, I suggest dressing in layers or brining a sweater. The temp can vary greatly in different areas.

There is a cafeteria in subway level of clinic for quick breakfast or lunch. Also, if you have more time or want more variety, can walk via subway / skyway to many small shops / restaurants.

This map may help you with layout of downtown area and location of some of the hotels mentioned. .
http://318commons.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Dowtown-subway-and-skyway-map.pdf
Laurie

Hi @tanasmeme21,
I recommend contacting the free Concierge Services at Mayo Clinic. The staff at the concierge desk can help with hotel/lodging recommendations, according to your wishes of proximity, price and space requirements. Here is how you can contact them:

* Phone: 507-538-8438
* Live Chat: https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide
* Email: concierge@mayo.edu

@lmindela can tell you more.

You may also wish to read further helpful recommendations in these discussions:
- I'm traveling to Rochester, MN from Kansas City, MO https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/im-traveling-to-rochester-mn-from-kansas-city-mo-for-the-first/
- Traveling to Mayo MN from Colorado: First Neurology Appointment https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/traveling-from-colorado/
- Tips: Traveling to Mayo to get medical care safely during COVID-19 https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-traveling-and-getting-medical-care-safely-during-covid-19/

Is this your first visit to Mayo Clinic?

Thank you for the helpful information, yes this is my 1st visit there.

I have appts in mid-March and we have reservations at Fairfield Inn. I keep looking at hotels which are closer, but this seems to have the best reviews and has a shuttle. Our biggest struggle is knowing how long we will be there. I have a lot of appts that first week, then nothing for almost a week. They are trying to adjust, but so far haven’t been able to get that last appt moved up. We are debating whether to stay over or make a second trip.

I have been going to Mayo Clinic in Rochester for the last five years. I stay at the Econolodge on Broadway next to Perkins. Reasonably priced, clean rooms, wonderful continental breakfast, exercise room, friendly staff and free shuttle. Side note: the staff knows me by name when I walk in the door. 🙂