Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Apache Mall

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Game room
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside (with Single Sofabed)
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

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1517 16th St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55902
  • Apache Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Poolside (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Shower Only;with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Shower Only;with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Pool View (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View (Living Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside (Living Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Single Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rochester

In shopping district.You'll find Apache Mall and Plummer House within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Mayo Clinic is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Apache Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plummer House - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Cow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Apache Mall Food Court - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

Family-friendly stay near Apache Mall
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A fitness center, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's. Free self parking is available.

This Rochester hotel is smoke free.

  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's offers 149 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Rochester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 75.00 per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 75.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's Hotel

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 626 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a bit on the noisy side, but the complimentary breakfast was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Emebet

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy and wasn’t clean in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay! Very clean and great location! Looks like it will be our home away from home when I have my Mayo Clinic appointments!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kashif

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never have had a bad stay here!! Has nice big hot tub, decent indoor pool with waterside. And a huge kiddie pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

terrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Deanna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was discusting, dirty, 1st day and never cleaned for 2nd day, towels everywhere clothes left everywhere. Couldnt enjoy or even go in the entire stay. Breakfast was nasty and cold. Smell was horrible. Orange juice was watered down, coffee was very string and yuck.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have a great desk staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Swim are and water were very cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with friendly staff and clean rooms delicious breakfast i couldnt ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Oleksandr

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. They were always busy. The gentleman who was keeping everything near and tidy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Viviana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was good but it smelled like chlorine everywhere because the pools had a lot of chlorine that it hurt your eyes. Even though there were 2 pools they were full of kids and bathtub too. Room service was working only if you asked for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were professional and personable. The pool area is nice. Hotel is awkward for mobility issues, well worn but clean. No airport shutlle..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was good. Lots of people. Hot tub rules not followed. Too many little kids using hot tub with toys. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025