Historic Southwest Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
"We loved our stay! Staff was excellent, we will be back"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
"very comfortable stay and very easy walk to Mayo Clinic. Front desk was helpful and the maids were very good and helpful. will stay there again."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"The major problem we encountered during our stay was that electronic keys were not getting us into the room. It took 4 attempts to get an electronic keep to work!"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"I have been coming to this place many times over the last 3 years. I gave good ratings previously. However, I think that cleanliness is getting questionable. The carpets are in dire need of steam cleaning or of being replaced. It is inexpensive compare to many other hotel/motels, and well located, ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.

Kutzky Park
While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Cascade Lake Beach.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Apache Mall.

Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.





