Hello @tinamayovisitor and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is understandable to want to know as much as you can going into your family member's procedure, especially with work obligations looming over you throughout your stay.

One thing I would suggest, is to keep in mind that timing is not perfect when it comes to patient care meaning that report times are definitive, however, procedure and recovery times vary greatly depending on the needs of each patient before your family member and your family member. I have found that it is best to block the entire day given that you likely won't be "on time" for anything that day as there may be unexpected delays and/or additional time needed.

All that said, St. Mary's Hospital campus will take you anywhere from 5-10 minutes to exit at any given location and then you could calculate walk time to your hotel. I would plan for 15-25 minutes commute time from any given inside location to your hotel, provided it is within a few blocks of St. Mary's.

From personal experience waiting for a family member in a serious surgical procedure, I would just take the day off of work if possible. There will be enough stress on your heart and mind that day.

When is your family member's surgery scheduled for?