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Need Help Getting To Hotel Post Surgery
I am traveling to Rochester from N. Michigan for eye surgery on Dec 21st. I have to travel alone for this surgery and Mayo won't...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jun 21, 2025
Looking for affordable hotel recommendations for Mayo, Rochester
Hi all!First-time Mayo Clinic patient here. I was told to plan a 5–7 day stay. Looking for lodging that’s affordable, clean and safe. Not fancy,...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Apr 2 7:44am
Hotel Indigo and “walking trails” need some clarification
Hi, visiting the Mayo Clinic in March and traveling with my dog. I am considering staying at Hotel Indigo because of the skywalk system. Hotel...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Feb 19 4:04pm
Rochester visit with child (9) - help with things to do/where to stay
Hello! I'll be going to Mayo in Rochester in January. My mom and daughter (9) will be accompanying me. I would like to have a...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Nov 17, 2023
Travel to Mayo, Rochester: Looking for tips and recommendations
Hello - I will be traveling from New Jersey to Mayo Rochester next month for my first visit and am looking for recommendations for shuttle...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jan 7 8:04am
To stay or to go home in between
So I will be having 3 surgeries in October (3, 8, and 18th). The 1st surgery will to have an extremely large kidney stone removed...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Sep 3, 2024
Seeking advice for first time Mayo Clinic visit with toddler (patient)
I am making travel plans to come to Mayo Clinic this August with my 18 month old (he is the patient.) Some specific things I...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Oct 23, 2019
Length of needed Hotel Stay for initial Visit at Mayo AZ?
Will be traveling to Phoenix for an initial visit with Urologist for both BPH treatment and Prostate Cancer. The urinary/bladder retention is my most urgent...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 9, 2024
Kahler Grand Hotel: Any updated info about improvements?
Has anyone stayed at the Kahler Grand Hotel recently? I can only find older comments. Seems like in the past they've had problems but I'm...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Aug 17, 2025
Rochester hotel with suites, good gym, and free breakfast/wifi
Hi my teen and I will be in Rochester for a week next month. We won't rent a car and we are great with walking,...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Sep 28, 2023
What food and shop options are available near/under Kahler Hotel MN?
What options are in the subway directly under the kahler? Food and shops….but particularly interested in food options in case I’ll not need to order...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Feb 21, 2025
First visit to Mayo: How long should I book our hotel?
My daughter has an appointment on a Friday with pediatric cardiologist and have been told we might have to be there Thursday but would two...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jul 28, 2022
Advice for financing visits to Mayo Clinic in Rochester
My husband has been dealing with an illness for a little over two years now with no diagnosis. His primary care is gathering a team...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Sep 20, 2020
Travel and connections while at Mayo
Hi all! Just joined and first post. I am 40 F I have been having vascular and circulation issues for a few months and being...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jan 4 3:49pm
Out of State Patient: Surgery At Mayo/St. Mary’s - Tips
Hi,I am a patient at Mayo, and about to have surgery on a very complex situation on the wrist. I have had multiple surgeries on...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jul 1, 2025
Mayo Rochester construction update - new shuttle drop off location
Anyone who has visited Rochester Mayo's downtown campus within the last 6 months is aware of the construction underway for Mayo's expansion. More changes are...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: May 20 7:57pm
Transportation Recommendations Post DJS + TMJ replacement
Surgery is less than 2 weeks out! And I'm having trouble contacting reliable post-surgery help from the list Concierge Services sent me. I will need...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Apr 9 8:06pm
Driving to Rochester from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) : Any tips?
Greetings, I’ve made the trip once and will repeat on June 7th. Not sure about the following trips. I stay in Des Moines with motels...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: May 21 9:06am
Airport shuttle
Which hotel offers both an airport shuttle and mayo clinic shuttle? I've stayed in several next to the clinic and really don't have one I...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jun 30, 2023
Recommended places to stay near Mayo Building, Rochester
Can anyone tell me if Hotel Indigo is a good, clean place to stay? I need to be close to the Mayo Building (Downtown Campus)....
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Apr 21 11:37am