Looking for hotel recommendations

@apainter Congratulations on becoming a Mayo patient. You might want to look at this discussion group for visiting Mayo.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/traveling-to-mayo-clinic/
My favorite place to stay is the Candlewood suites with full kitchens and shuttle service. Rochester is a very nice small city and I feel very safe there. It is so small, there isn't a rush hour traffic backup normally, but there is construction going on at Mayo which affects parking access.

Here is a search list for hotels.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/traveling-to-mayo-clinic/
You can also contact the free Concierge service. They can find what you are looking for and advise about amenities, etc

Five Ways to Contact Mayo Concierge Services

Phone: 507-538-8438

Live Chat: 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

In-person in Rochester MN: Lobby hours are 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday. Offices are located in the International Center in the Mayo Mathew’s Lobby, Executive Lounge on Mayo 5, Radiation Oncology Lobby – Desk R

@apainter

Just to clarify, what Mayo location are your appointments at?

@jenniferhunter
What a blessing!! Thank you so much!!

@roch
Rochester, MN

@apainter
@jenniferhunter gave some good recommendations.
I would also check this discussion:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/travel-and-connections-while-at-mayo/
I live in Rochester, and due to Mayo upgrading and building a new building, the construction downtown is bad—many detours and some travel congestion.

I strongly recommend staying at a hotel connected to Mayo by subway (walk) system. Though they may be more expensive. 2nd alternative is a hotel with a shuttle that will take you right to the door of Mayo / Gonda building.

Check Mayo's construction site for more information:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction

I also recommend the Candlewood. Nice rooms with cooking facilities, reasonable price.
I’ve stayed there several times and saved money by shopping at a nearby Walmart and doing my own cooking.
It’s on the shuttle schedule too.

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