Where to stay while having radiation at Mayo Clinic Rochester?

I don’t know about condos, we looked at some but scheduling was a challenge. We stayed at extended stay the first time we were there for 4 months. The next time we stayed at townplace suites when we were there for 6 months. We were booked at guest house international, and checked in 😳😳 and checked out the very next day. I do know that if you get on line and search for long term stays there are a ton.
I don’t know if they still run, but there used to be a shuttle than ran from Mayo to every hotel just about every hour.
There are quite a few places connected to Mayo with the subway / skyway, but we found that they were all out of our budget, and after looking at them we decided townplace was our place, they have an amazing cooked hot breakfast included, and a long stay rate. They have a functioning kitchen and comfortable beds. Rates change with seasons so this is a good time.
When are you headed to Rochester? How many weeks are you scheduled?

Another suggestion is to ask the hotels, etc., if they offer special rates for Mayo patients. Many lodging facilities near Cleveland Clinic offer special rates and packages. And some restaurants do as well. A friend's parents stayed at aRonald McDonald house in Boston when she was being treated for a brain tumor as a teen at Massachusetts General and commuting from Long Island. She said it was a really nice place. And had free passes to all the museums, most of the Red Six home games and theaters as well. She figures that Mickey D. helped save her life.

@deedee22. You may already know this but when you have cancer treatment you are eligible to apply to stay at Hope Lodge at Mayo Clinic. When you scheduled for radiation therapy were you given an application? If so, you just submit it back to the desk and they will apply for you. Hope Lodge is at no cost.

The Radiation Oncology Dept has a concierge right in the department who can help you with available places to stay.

When I had radiation therapy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester I stayed with a wonderful network of homes and apartments called Serenity House Network.
https://shnrochestermn.com/
The apartments and homes are completely furnished, very clean, and you have a full kitchen and laundry within the home. All the places are very reasonable in cost compared to staying in a hotel. I don't think any of the places are within easy walking distance of Mayo Clinic.

Thank you so much for the information. This will help.
I have appointments next week then surgery is scheduled for the following Monday. I will see the radiation oncologist mid September so I do not know how long we will need to stay.
Thank you again

Thank you for responding to my question. Rochester MN Mayo Clinic is where I’m being treated.

Thank you for the info. I have not scheduled radiation yet, have appointment with oncologist mid September. Just looking ahead of what will need to do. I do know of Hope Lodge but did not know of Serenity house network. This will be very helpful.

We stayed at Staybridge Suites when my husband had radiation September 2021. At first I had booked an AirBnB, which was not refundable. That made me nervous, so I canceled. Thank goodness! During his simulation, the doctor changed him from a 4 week course to a 2 week course.
We chose Staybridge because it was inexpensive, a short walk, and they allowed pets.
We had planned that again for my radiation, originally planned for September.
I just found out I need chemo first, so radiation will be in December. I cancelled Staybridge and will likely stay at a connected hotel. It’s so much easier when it is cold outside!

Mayo has an awesome concierge department that helps patients like you with ANY need and it’s free. Believe me, they will help with anything.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services

We stayed t Hope Lodge while I had 5 weeks radiation. We were able to go home weekends since we live 2 hrs away in Iowa. We enjoyed getting to know others on the same journey and still keep in touch with a couple.

Hello
I had radiation in Rochester and stayed at the Hope House free of charge for 5 weeks.
Amazing people, I walked to treatment every morning and worked remote from my room.
Met amazing people on a similar journey.
The Hope house is not determined on income and I so appreciated the beautiful courageous people I met while I was there.
I used the time to rest, heal, and retreat. 5 weeks can be a long time away from your home and loved ones. The Hope House took many stresses away and was on the Mayo campus!
Tremendous community of volunteers and people.
Cancer clear 6-22