Rochester, MN: Hotel & Motel Planning Guide
The Rochester center point is about the area of Mayo Graduate School and the area of Mayo Clinic.
Rochester Hotels/Motels & Accommodations
- Low Cost Suburban property
- Hotel has 39 suites
- Mid-scale Suburban property
- 4 floors in property
- Midscale Suburban hotel
- Airport shuttle available
- Inexpensive Highway property
- Check in: 3 PM
- Four star property
- 19 floors in property
- Affordable Suburban property
- Has environment-friendly policy See policy
- 3-star Suburban hotel
- Has environment-friendly policy Read more
- Midscale Suburban property
- 3 floors in hotel
- Mid-scale Downtown property
- Gym / Fitness Center Available
- Mid-scale Downtown property
- 12 suites in property
- Midscale Downtown property
- Airport shuttle available
- Affordable Downtown property
- 5 conference rooms in property
- Midscale Downtown property
- Check-in: 3:00PM
- High-end hotel
- Check-in time: 15:00
- Affordable Downtown hotel
- 4 floors in hotel
- High end hotel
- Check-in: 15:00
- Low-priced Downtown hotel
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- Cheap Downtown property
- Hotel has 85 rooms
- Midscale property
- Free complimentary breakfast
- 3 star Suburban property
- Hotel has 103 rooms
- 3 star Suburban property
- Hotel has 3 floors
- Cheap Suburban hotel
- Check in: 3:00
- Three Star Highway property
- Hotel has 109 suites
- Three Star Highway hotel
- Free breakfast available
- Three Star Highway property
- 114 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Two star Suburban hotel
- 3 floors in property
- 3 star Highway hotel
- 10 suites in hotel
- Two-star Suburban property
- 3 floors in hotel
- 3 star Downtown property
- 133 suites in property
- Mid-scale Downtown property
- 8 conference rooms in property
- Midscale Downtown property
- 202 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 2-star Downtown hotel
- Check-in time: 4:00pm
- Three Star property
- Mid-scale Highway property
- 149 rooms in property
- Affordable Suburban property
- 89 suites in hotel
- Low-priced Suburban hotel
- Free comp. breakfast
- Low priced Suburban hotel
- Free breakfast
- Economy Highway property
- Cheap Suburban property
- Hotel has 12 suites
- Two-star Suburban hotel
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
- Three Star Downtown hotel
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
- Four star Downtown property
- Check-in: 3:00pm
- Three Star Downtown hotel
- Check in time: 3:00pm
- Affordable hotel
- 2 conference rooms in property
- Affordable hotel
- Check-in time: 15:00
- 3 star Downtown hotel
- 108 rooms in property
- Economy hotel
- Free comp. breakfast
- Three Star Suburban property
- 97 suites in hotel
- 3 star Suburban hotel
- 18 suites in property
- Low priced Highway hotel
- Hotel has 98 rooms
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When to Visit Rochester, MN
Rochester has seasons that vary significantly. Average high temperatures range from 23 degrees in January to 82 degrees in July. Average lows range from 3-63 degrees. The city has cold, snowy winters and warm, wet summers. It is considered a humid continental climate. Rochester gets an average of 48 inches of snow each year and 30 inches of rain.
Late spring or early fall are the best times to visit Rochester. In the spring you can experience the beautiful flowers blooming. The downside to spring is that the city sees a lot of rain during this time. In the early fall, you can experience the changing of the season and the leaves start to turn. Rochester is no stranger to early snowfalls, however, so keep this in mind.
If you plan to travel in the summer, there are many things to do throughout the city, including outdoor sports and activities. Summer brings more travelers to the city and hotel rates are more expensive. If you're coming in the winter, keep in mind that the city gets extremely cold winters with heavy snows.
Best Discounts in Rochester, MN
Hotels in Rochester offer a number of discounts for guests. There are some standard discount options, such as AAA membership or online booking discounts. In addition, some hotels in Rochester offer Mayo Clinic patient discounts.
The Kahler Grand Hotel offers patient discounts for those who are visiting the Mayo Clinic. This discount is about 10 percent, and requires that you have your appointment card with you at check in. Aspen Suites also offers Mayo Clinic patient discounts with proof of appointment.
Online rates generally save you about 10 percent off the normal nightly rate. There are usually requirements for online booking discounts, such as you must pay immediately when you book, and cancellation may not be available after booking. Guesthouse International Inn & Suites Rochester and Days Inn Rochester both offer online booking discounts.
AAA membership gets you discounts on hotels in Rochester. The discounts vary by property, but generally range from 5-20 percent off. Springhill Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/SAI offers AAA membership discounts on select rooms. Towneplace Suites by Marriott also offers AAA membership rates. Make sure to bring your membership card to verify your rate at check in.
Best Value Options in Rochester, MN
When you're looking for great amenities and a great price, check out the variety of best value options throughout the city. These hotels offer fun and helpful amenities, comfortable rooms, and a variety of services to make your stay great.
Aspen Suites is located at 1211 2nd Street. The hotel offers standard rooms and a variety of suites. There are 82 rooms on the property, five of which are handicap accessible. Check in time at the hotel is 3 p.m. and check out time is noon. Pets are available for a fee of $75 for one to six nights, or $150 for seven or more nights. You'll get a complimentary breakfast, free internet access, and movies in your room at Aspen Suites.
Hampton Inn Rochester South is located at 1755 South Broadway. The hotel has 103 rooms, including four suites and nine handicap accessible rooms. Complimentary breakfast and wireless internet come with your room. There is an indoor pool, fitness and health center, and a business center at the Hampton Inn. Check in is 3 p.m. and check out is noon.
At 2005 Commerce Drive Northwest you can check in to the Comfort Inn & Suites. Check in time is 3 p.m. and check out time is noon. There are 77 rooms in the hotel, including 35 suites and five handicap accessible rooms. Comfort Inn & Suites offers conference facilities, a fitness and health center, and a business center. Other amenities here include an indoor swimming pool, laundry facilities, and complimentary breakfast.
What to Do in Rochester, MN
Whether you're visiting Rochester for medical reasons or you're simply here on vacation, make sure you check out the variety of interesting attractions and events throughout the city. The Plummer House is a beautiful mansion and property that has tours in June, July, and August.
In June make sure to check out Rochesterfest! for a number of family friendly events. There is live music, great food, and a number of performances. There is even a parade and carnival.
Check out the Salem Glen Winery for tastings and tours. All wine sold here is made on-site, and you can learn how. Saturday afternoons the winery even offers live music, and there are special events all year long.
Recent traveler reviews of Rochester, MN
Below are reviews of the city of Rochester, MN from an actual visitor's perspective.
MAYO CLINIC
Abundance of restaurants but not much to do
Rochester struck me as a safe a friendly place to live. If I was younger, I would consider it a good place to settle down and raise a family there
Easy to get around. Good restaurant selection.
Mayo Clinic was exceptional.
The rom is only a few miles from the Mayo Clonic. The price was nice as well.
Counterpointe downtown is a wonderful store. Good ethic restaurants. Parking is easy (especially with Valet!) and cheap.
We love the city of Rochester! Been there many times for the Mayo Clinic. Easy to get around, a small town feel for such a big City.
Everything thing you want to see or do is here in Rochester Mn
Mayo
This hotel is right across the street from Mayo Clinic which is why we go there so we haven't seen much else.
Very clean lobby, a lot of room in lobby.
only go to mayo
First time in rodchester
First time in rodchester
nothing
Didn't get past the hotel
Didn't get past the hotel
The subway is really cool and all of the hospital staff at Mayo are amazing!
Mayo
Quite a nice city, but busy
We were in Rochester to visit Mayo Clinic.
The room was comfortable and clean. I came for Mayo Clinic, but the overall experience was very pleasant, people were very friendly and helpful
It's a very beautiful city. All the restaurants were delicious!
It's a very beautiful city. All the restaurants were delicious!
Visited Mayo Clinic.
Restaurants and MAYO Clinic.
The proximity to Mayo was the draw, yet not right at the clinic.
Near Mayo Clinic.
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly. The Canadian Honker restaurant was great. Had a very good steak there.
The staff is always friendly. Rooms are always clean and comfortable. Good restaurants! Canadian Honker and Red Cow were both awesome burger places.
Good dinner at Chester's, everybody was friendly.
Mexican restaurant next door had absolutely great food and very large portions. Friendly too.
Lots of local restaurants and shopping close by.
Mayo Clinic is awesome!
The people are the heart and soul. We had problems with the car and Severson's got us in. The architecture is amazing, combining old with the new. We would really like to visit again when the health of my lady is better. Thank you to Mayo, truly are a gem. πππ
The room was clean and comfortable. We would really like to visit again when the health of my lady is better. Thank you, Mayo, you truly are a Gem. πππ
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. It's a beautiful place and very accommodating to Mayo patients.
It's a beautiful place and very accommodating to Mayo patients.
We liked the convenience of getting to the Mayo Clinic.
In Rochester, there were plenty of shops and places to eat. Seeing we were only a little over an hour away, we traveled to Mall of America too.
Small town feel
Nice Town
great restaurants, wonderful variety of entertainment. Mayo Clinic is outstanding, world class hospital
Proximity to medical facilities.
I am a Mayo patient. Great place for medical care. Nice town.
Pops Movie Theater!
Convenient to Mayo Clinic.
Convenient to Mayo Clinic.
The ability to get everywhere I needed to go via the subway.
Chesters is a great place for dining! Love all the connected skyways and subway for getting around town, especially during inclement weather. Well done!
Very clean, peaceful and stress free!
We are here this time for the hospital. We think Rochester is a great destination for dining, shopping, etc.
Beautiful town and many places to eat and shop
The hotel was clean, and the staff was very nice. They have access to all needs, shopping, coffee, hospital.
We always feel very safe in Rochester. Great walking in the area.
Would like to visit again!
The Mayo Clinic and the clinic's staff were AMAZING!!
I went to Mayo.
The shopping! Everything was close.
Easy access to Mayo clinic
Mayo clinic has an amazing art collection. And they have Ginkgo trees lining some streets.
Mayo clinic has an amazing art collection. And they have Ginkgo trees lining some streets.
Everything was fine
Easy to get around with nice choice of restaurants, skywalks and shopping options.
Stayed for Mayo Clinic.
We were in Rochester because of the Mayo Clinic. We really didn't get outside of the hotel and the clinic.
Clean!
Visited Mayo Clinic.
Easy to navigate.
Friendly and safe environment!
Pasquale pizza! MATC! My grandson graduated and moved on to TCLI.
Mayo Clinic. We have been coming here for about 5 years now. We live in NE Indiana where local medical care leaves a lot to be desired, especially if you have a rare health problem.
Small town atmosphere.
Love the hospital and all the restaurants; such a cute town.
Great shopping, easy to get around, great choices for restaurants
Everyone is helpful and friendly.
Rochester and Mayo Clinic are the best!
Clean place with just about every option for eating and shopping!
The area we were in was very clean especially near the hotel.
The great variety of things to do and restaurant variety. Just a super city!
Near Mayo Clinic.
Lots of dining options downtown.
Nice city, lots to do and see with many things within walking distance. Also wonderful restaurants with vegan and gluten free options.
The people were extraordinarily cordial. The city is so clean! We felt safe!!! Thank you to Rochester as your city is populated with the best of humanity.
Friendly and well laid out place.
Near Mayo.
So many places to shop and eat that are in walking distance. LOVE Chester's Restaurant in University Square near Mayo. Regardless of what you order to eat, they win every time! And their service is very good.
Very easy to get around, lots to do!
We were here for Mayo Clinic.
Great staff, clean rooms, excellent food.
We attended a wedding at the Stone Barn. The venue was beautiful.
The shuttle service is very good, a clean city.
Rochester is very easy to get around in and has amazing food!
Impressive
Thursdays on First
Has anything you want or need!
Rochester people were so friendly. The city is beautiful!
MAYO hospital is so accessible.
The hotel is across the street from Mayo Clinic.