The Kahler Grand Hotel is the old guard of Rochester lodging, a large downtown hotel that has hosted patients, families and conference guests for generations. It stands about 0.3 miles from the Mayo Clinic campus and is connected to the downtown pedestrian network, so you can reach the clinic, restaurants and shops without stepping outside in cold weather. Hotel details show a pool and hot tub, and the tourism board notes a Fiddlehead Coffee Co. outlet at the Kahler Grand for coffee and light bites. The underground Grand Shops of Kahler and Marriott, a climate-controlled mall with more than 65 shops, galleries and stores, lies beneath the neighborhood. For travelers who want a classic downtown base rather than a boutique or an extended-stay suite, the Kahler Grand offers the scale and services of a traditional full-service hotel.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in downtown Rochester, close to Peace Plaza, the Plummer Building and the Mayo campus, which makes it a favorite for patients with early appointments and companions who prefer to walk. The underground mall and skyway links help in winter. Parking arrangements vary, and a related property, The Towers at Kahler Grand Hotel, lists valet parking, so confirm what applies to your room type when you book. The Rochester airport and downtown taxis, rideshares and shuttles are the usual ways to arrive.
Rooms and amenities
Expect conventional hotel rooms in a range of sizes, with a pool and hot tub for relaxation after clinic days. A coffee shop in the hotel and a mall of shops below mean you can handle many errands without leaving the building. Check the property page for current room types, accessible rooms, breakfast options and any renovation notes, since a large older hotel often has varied room styles. Light sleepers should ask for a quiet room away from elevators and event spaces.
Who it suits
Patients and companions who want to be close to appointments, conference visitors, travelers who like a traditional lobby and services, and anyone who values the covered walkways in January. Families will like the pool, and couples can use the downtown restaurants and taprooms within a few blocks. It may not be the first choice for travelers wanting a modern boutique design, but the location and facilities are hard to beat.
Arriving and airport options
Rochester has its own airport, and many visitors also fly into Minneapolis and drive about 90 minutes south, or take a shuttle. Taxis and rideshares serve the downtown hotels, and rental cars are easy to find. If you do not plan to drive, choose a hotel whose walking route to your appointments is short and covered, and ask the front desk about luggage storage if your check-in time is later than your arrival. Winter driving can be slow after snow, so build in extra time.
Why stay here
- ✓Pool and hot tub
- ✓About 0.3 miles from Mayo Clinic
- ✓Coffee shop on site
- ✓Connected to downtown skyways
- ✓Underground Grand Shops mall
- ✓Conference-hotel services
- ✓Walkable to Peace Plaza
- ✓Full-service hotel
Good questions
How far is the Kahler Grand from Mayo Clinic?+
Our booking partner shows it about 0.3 miles from the campus, within walking distance.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes. Hotel details show a pool and hot tub.
Is there shopping nearby?+
Yes. The Grand Shops of Kahler and Marriott, with more than 65 shops, is a covered mall in the downtown network.
