Hi @ginnycoleman Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Boy oh boy did you ever come to the right place! I spent 4 months at the Marriott Residence and a subsequent 3 more months with all the visits and such we’ve made back to Rochester over the past 2 years!

The Kahler Inn is closer but the parking is a challenge. The Marriott is connected via the subway system so you never have to walk outside. There is a parking lot outside or inside parking garage. The elevator takes you to the S level where you get out, turn left, and left again to the subway, which goes directly to Mayo. About a city block away…but underground and an easy walk in a carpeted walkway. You then go through a set of doors and are in the Gonda building! Easy peasy. I’ll post a picture at the bottom of my message of the subway system so you can see it.

The rooms at the Marriott are all suites. So they each have a kitchen with dishes and utensils, with a full sized fridge, stove top, some have ovens, all have a microwave and dishwasher. And garbage disposal. You have central A/C which you control. Some rooms have a fireplace. I bring a Brita pitcher because the water is heavily chlorinated.

There are one and two bath suites. We opted for 2 bedroom/2 bath simply because at the time I needed to have my own room for recovery. Having my own bathroom was priceless! But all the rooms are clean and pretty well stocked. Covid changed a lot of the housekeeping down to on demand only.

Wheel chairs are readily available everywhere at Mayo and you can take them back to the hotel to keep as long as you need it. Everything is wheelchair accessible. At the clinic there are a lot of volunteers in Blue Jackets who will help you with whatever you need. There are signs and directions everywhere! All the buildings are linked together and it’s so easy to navigate through the system. So try not to stress and just enjoy the gorgeous surroundings of the campus while you’re under their expert care.

Grocery stores deliver. There is a HY-Vee not too far.
1315 6th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Store Phone Number
507-288-8233

Everything is geared around the clinic so you won’t have any difficulty finding restaurants who deliver too. And I know there are shuttles from the airport directly to the clinic.

Also, to get you started, Mayo has a wonderful Concierge service.
They provide free information about travel, lodging, things to do while you’re in Rochester… They can also help answer questions about what to expect when you visit Mayo Clinic.

Phone: 507-538-8438
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
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/preparing-for-your-visit/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-appointment
I’m sure your schedule seems daunting. So many appointments…and once your initial exam is underway, you may have more added during the week. You’ll be amazed with how efficient and caring everyone is at the clinic! It is a place of hope… So I do hope you find answers to your health issues. You are in the very best care possible while at that Clinic. In fact I just returned from Rochester yesterday. It always feels like going home.

Have I missed anything? Any other questions? Don’t hesitate to ask.