KAHLER GRAND HOTEL | Stay downtown in Rochester

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20 2Nd Ave Sw, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55902

Kahler Grand Hotel - Historic downtown hotel near Mayo Clinic

Located in downtown Rochester, MN, the Kahler Grand Hotel is directly connected to the Mayo Clinic via an underground concourse, 25 steps away. The hotel features three restaurants and bars, including Lord Essex Tavern and Grill, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, and Martini's. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor rooftop pool, 30,000 square feet of event space, and free Wi-Fi. The property is a short walk from Soldiers Memorial Field Park, Downtown Trail Loop, and Silver Lake Park.

Additional perks of the hotel

24-hour concierge service

Private key card access

Guest assistance with Mayo Clinic

Exclusive lounge with breakfast and evening reception

Access to The Kahler Grand Hotel amenities, including fitness center and indoor pool

Underground concourse for climate-controlled access to Mayo Clinic

Onsite Starbucks in the lobby

Rooms

The hotel offers 552 guest rooms, including Standard King, Queen, Corner Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Two-Bedroom Suite. Rooms feature Lady Americana mattresses, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini refrigerators, and workspaces. Accessible rooms include visual strobe fire alarms, grab bars, and shower seats. The Towers accommodations provide marble bathrooms, premium toiletries, and exclusive lounge access.

Other conveniences

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Black-out curtains

Coffeemakers

Iron/Ironing boards

Housekeeping services

Phones with voicemail

Clock radios

Hairdryers

Living room with sleeper sofa (suites)

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.

Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

140 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

165 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

195 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Rochester1400 ft

Airports

Rochester International (RST) 8.8 mi

Dodge Center (tob) 20.7 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 24 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Paid shuttle service
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sauna

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Hotel Location

20 2Nd Ave Sw, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55902

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20 2Nd Ave Sw, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55902

City landmarks

Event hall

Mayo Civic Center

2300 ft

Landmark

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

3800 ft

Amusement Park

Cooke Park

4200 ft

Park

Silver Lake Park

3700 ft

Event hall

Assisi Heights

1.4 mi

Landmark

Plummer House

1.7 mi

Landmark

Minnesota Children's Museum Rochester

1.3 mi

Park

Quarry Hill Nature Center

1.7 mi

Museum

Minnesota Children's Museum

1.2 mi

Park

Graham Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

Air Insanity Indoor Trampoline Park

1.5 mi

Landmark

Charles E. Gagnon Museum & Sculpture Garden

1.8 mi

Museum

History Center of Olmsted County

2.5 mi

Landmark

Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center

2.4 mi

Farm

Sekapps Orchard

2.7 mi

Park

Foster Arend Beach Park

2.8 mi

Mall

Costco Wholesale

3.0 mi

Museum

Mayowood Mansion

3.6 mi

Landmark

Gonda Building

3.6 mi

Nearby

200 1st St SW

The Plummer Building

1000 ft

Gallery

Rochester Art Center

1900 ft

Rochester

Silver Lake

1000 ft

Museum

Heritage House

1100 ft

Gallery

Semva Art Gallery

1500 ft

2.5 miles up Country Road 3 On Valleyhigh Drive NW .2 miles east of intersection with West Circle Drive NW

Douglas Trail

1100 ft

Siebens Building

500 ft

University

University of Minnesota Rochester

700 ft

Library

Rochester Public Library

1400 ft

101 1st Ave SW

James Krom Natural Images

400 ft

Restaurants

Carroll's Cup

400 ft

20 2nd Ave SW

Dunkin'

400 ft

15 1st Ave SW Kahler Grand Hotel

Caribou Coffee

700 ft

9 Third Avenue NW Suite 135

Saladworks

700 ft

101 1st Ave Marriott Subway Level

Quiznos

700 ft

101 1st Ave SW Ste 11

Bruegger's Bagels

1000 ft

155 1st Ave SW Ste 140 Suite 140

Francisco's Cuban Cafe

700 ft

1137 2nd St SW Ste 100

Jimmy John's

700 ft

9 3rd Ave NW

Wabi Sabi Express

800 ft

100 1st Ave SW

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Karl

United States, March 2024

6.8/10

I have mixed feelings about this hotel. While it's super convenient being right across the street from Mayo Clinic, the rooms left a lot to be desired with their dry atmosphere and odd view of the parking garage. On a positive note, the service was exceptional, with every staff member being friendly and accommodating. The location couldn't be better for Mayo Clinic visitors, but the need for updates is apparent.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in felt like a flop house setup, with an unappealing view of the parking garage through security glass. The ventilation design made the air extremely dry.

Service

9.0

I had a great experience with the service at this hotel. Everyone I interacted with, from the front desk to the bellman, was kind and went out of their way to address all my concerns, even the smallest ones.

Location

7.0

The location right across the street from Mayo Clinic is ideal for those with appointments or treatments there. Its connectivity to the clinic via the subway level is a major convenience.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were decent, with tasty sandwiches, though nothing extraordinary. The proximity to Mayo Clinic made it convenient for a quick meal.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel facilities need some updating to match the standard that guests would expect, given its association with Mayo Clinic.

Reggie

United States, March 2024

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room was very thoughtfully arranged, with a roomy and nicely separated bathroom from the sleeping area. However, the cleanliness was a major issue, especially with an unpleasant toilet. The location was convenient for my appointments at the Mayo Clinic, but the proximity to the elevator shafts made it noisy and unsettling at times. The service was excellent and very friendly, making my stay enjoyable overall.

Rooms

7.0

The room was very thoughtfully arranged, with a roomy and nicely separated bathroom from the sleeping area.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent and very friendly.

Location

6.0

The location was superb for my appointments at Mayo Clinic, but the proximity to the elevator shafts was a drawback.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good, with nice options available.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for my needs.

Justin

United States, October 2023

6.0/10

For an impromptu overnight stay, this hotel offered affordable rates compared to others in the area. However, booking through a site seemed to result in a punishment with a dated and small room reminiscent of a hospital. The strong antiseptic smell raised concerns about cleanliness.

Rooms

5.0

The room was very dated and half the size of an efficiency apartment. The strong antiseptic smell made me wonder about the room's previous occupant.

Service

5.0

While the staff was kind and well-mannered, there was a lack of urgency in attending to our needs. The bed quality and maintenance issues were disappointing.

Location

7.0

The hotel's proximity to the Mayo Clinic and its clean surroundings were positives, but the presence of lint, dust, and crumbs detracted from the overall experience.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar with pricey options and maintenance issues in the plumbing system.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were lacking, with maintenance issues apparent in the plumbing system.

clean surroundings

dated room