Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area is built for longer stays. Residence Inn properties generally offer suites with a separate sleeping area and a kitchen or kitchenette, which is a real advantage for patients, caregivers and relocating workers who may be in Rochester for a week or more. We have few specifics beyond the name and location, so check when you book for the suite layouts, breakfast offerings, pool and fitness facilities, laundry, parking and pet policy. A kitchen can save money and make a stay feel more like home, particularly when you need to follow a special diet.
Longer stays change what you need from a hotel. Instead of a place to sleep, you need a place to live: a table to eat at, a refrigerator for groceries and leftovers, a quiet corner to work or rest and a laundry option. Suite-style hotels in the Mayo Clinic area are popular for exactly these reasons. Rochester has grocery stores and pharmacies within a short drive, and the medical campus, downtown restaurants and riverside paths are easy to reach, so daily life can be simple even for a long visit.
Brand-standard suites usually include a full kitchen with a stove or cooktop, a refrigerator and a microwave, plus a sofa area and a desk. We cannot confirm what is in each suite here, so check when you book for the bed types, the cookware provided, accessible rooms and whether a studio or a one-bedroom suite is best for your party. Ask about a shuttle to the medical campus and about weekly or monthly rates, since longer bookings sometimes qualify for a lower nightly price.
Prices vary through the year, and weekday demand from medical visitors can be strong. Weekends and holiday periods may be easier on the budget. Because plans can change with treatment schedules, read the cancellation policy and consider a flexible rate. Parking is usually included at suburban-style hotels, but confirm whether there is any charge and how winter snow removal is handled if you are driving.
The Residence Inn suits patients, caregivers, families and professionals who want a home-like base. It is less natural for short leisure trips where a pool, a bar and nightlife matter more, or for travelers who want to walk to downtown restaurants. Read recent guest reviews for the latest on rooms and service, and ask for a quiet room if you need rest between appointments. If you will be cooking, a short grocery run on arrival is worth the time, and the front desk can usually point you to the nearest store.
Why stay here
- ✓All-suite style rooms
- ✓Kitchen or kitchenette to confirm
- ✓Near the Mayo Clinic area
- ✓Suited to longer stays
- ✓Breakfast to confirm when you book
- ✓Laundry facilities to confirm
- ✓Pool and fitness facilities to confirm
- ✓Check parking and pet policies when you book
Good questions
Do the rooms have kitchens?+
Residence Inn suites generally do, but check the suite type and equipment when you book.
Is it good for long stays?+
Yes, suite-style hotels are designed for them; ask about weekly or monthly rates.
Is it near the medical campus?+
The name places it in the Mayo Clinic area; confirm the distance and any shuttle when you book.
