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Looking For A Hotel Suggestion: Mayo Rochester, MN

Posted by drodenburg @drodenburg, Oct 24, 2021

I have an appointment scheduled for mid December at the Rochester Clinic and I’m looking for just the right hotel. My wants and needs:
1) Covered parking and it needs to be readily accessible - I do not travel light😉;
2) I’m a walker so I don’t need to be right across the street and I’m a Minnesota gal so I can handle the weather, but I do want to be able to walk to my appointments;
3) I’m a germaphobe. I travel with my own bedding, hence the need to be able to get things from my car. I know. I’m weird. We own two small inns in Florida so let’s just say I’m very well aware of hospitality standards. No matter where I stay, any time I travel, I always leave the room much cleaner than when I checked in.
It’s a short list, but weirdly specific. I’d like a fridge in the room, but I do not need a kitchenette. I don’t eat breakfast so that’s not a concern either.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Jun 26 6:03am
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@jwool89

So I posted that after checking in and now I am at the end of my first visit here. First, I can't believe I ever doubted Mayo Clinic. It was absolutely amazing and I will do anything to continue here. That said, I am still looking for my forever hotel. Hilton didn't end up being so bad. Yes, the hallways/room smelled. They are just a dated but I will say it was extremely clean. It was perfectly fine, just not great. The pluses are great fitness center, pool with hot tub, location to Mayo Clinic, and the most amazing breakfast place - Benedicts. I had to stay an extra night and Hilton was full. I moved over to Hyatt house and don't recommend it. Just very "basic" and fine for one night but I would not want to stay here long term. I need to return in a month and I plan on booking The Berkman. Unfortunately found it too late but I think it may be what you are looking for. A spacious apartment with kitchen & outdoor pool looks really really nice. I also would consider Residence Inn (great location). I will not stay at Kahler or the Marriott. Just too old for me.

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@jwool89

I am glad you had a successful appointment at Mayo. Sorry you were disappointed in hotels. Hopefully your next stay at Berkmann will be more enjoyable.

For those reading comments and wondering about the Berkman, it is a combination of apartments and short term rentals located across street from main entrance of St Mary's on 14th Ave SW.

Did you tour the Berkmann? or is your decision based on web site and recommendations?

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jwool89 | @jwool89 | Jun 26 11:06pm
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@jwool89

I am glad you had a successful appointment at Mayo. Sorry you were disappointed in hotels. Hopefully your next stay at Berkmann will be more enjoyable.

For those reading comments and wondering about the Berkman, it is a combination of apartments and short term rentals located across street from main entrance of St Mary's on 14th Ave SW.

Did you tour the Berkmann? or is your decision based on web site and recommendations?

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Yes I think the travel and my previous healthcare providers before arriving had me really stressed out. Once I experienced Mayo Clinic, the wave of positivity there had me in a better place. I stopped by the Berkman on my way out of town and was pretty impressed. I know there are much cheaper options though. Any negatives I am missing? I liked the St. Mary’s area a lot. I also agree with Myak that the Residence Inn looks appealing. I think I made the mistake of not contacting Concierge Services as I didn’t know about it. It seems like a great service!

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