Hotel Indigo Rochester brings a more design-led feel to downtown lodging. Our booking partner places it about 0.2 miles from the Mayo campus, and the tourism board highlights CRAVE, the restaurant on the second floor, which has a retractable glass roof. The brand is known for neighborhood-inspired design, and the hotel sits among bars and restaurants, which suits guests who like to be near the city’s social life. Guest scores are good, and rates in the hotel details have often been among the lower prices for a downtown hotel of this quality.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the downtown core, a short walk from the clinic, Peace Plaza and the Rochester Art Center. The skyways link nearby buildings. Parking options vary, and many guests arrive without cars and use rideshares or taxis. Restaurants and taprooms are nearby, which makes evening plans easy.
Rooms and amenities
The main amenity is CRAVE, a contemporary American restaurant whose glass roof opens in good weather. Check the property page for room types, fitness facilities and breakfast, as not all details could be confirmed. Boutique design usually means compact but stylish rooms, so ask about space if you travel with equipment or a large family.
Who it suits
Couples, solo travelers and companions who want a stylish downtown base, along with IHG loyalty members. It is less obviously geared to long medical stays with kitchens, so choose an extended-stay hotel if you need cooking facilities. Night owls will like the nearby bars, while light sleepers should ask about room location.
Medical-visit tips
If you are in town for care, ask the hotel about discounted medical rates, shuttle service to the clinic buildings, and quiet or accessible rooms. Bring a list of medications, chargers and a light layer, since buildings can be cool. Consider a room with a refrigerator for medications or snacks, and keep confirmation numbers handy when you check in after a long day.
Things to do between appointments
Rochester rewards a free hour. Walk to Peace Plaza, listen for the Plummer Building carillon, browse the Rochester Art Center, or take a longer outing to Silver Lake, Quarry Hill or Plummer House. In bad weather the skyways and subway-level shops let you walk for a long time without a coat. Trolley tours are a good half-day option for companions.
Choosing the right room
When you book, think about floor level, bed type, noise, accessibility and the length of your stay. Request an elevator-close room if mobility is limited, an upper floor for quiet and a room away from event spaces if you sleep lightly. Read recent guest reviews for the specific hotel, and contact the property directly if you have special needs, since staff can often help beyond what the booking form allows.
Why stay here
- ✓CRAVE restaurant with retractable glass roof
- ✓About 0.2 miles from Mayo Clinic
- ✓Boutique design
- ✓Downtown location
- ✓Near taprooms and restaurants
- ✓Walkable to Peace Plaza
- ✓IHG loyalty program
- ✓Rochester Art Center nearby
Good questions
What restaurant is in the hotel?+
CRAVE, on the second floor, has a retractable glass roof.
How close is it to Mayo Clinic?+
Our booking partner lists it about 0.2 miles away.
Is it a boutique hotel?+
It is an Indigo, a design-led IHG brand, in downtown Rochester.
