Northwest Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Northwest

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
"It was ok…room needed a little TLC."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
"Rude front desk staff. Property was not the easiest to get around- staff wasn’t very helpful when asked for directions."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"There was a very large (by the sound of his bark) dog just down the hall from us. He had been barking for some time before we called the front desk about it. We were told that it is a dog friendly hotel and nothing they could do and she was very short with us. It took about an hour and the poor dog ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"Could have stayed one more day, but the food was so gross, it dragged everything else down. Biscuits had green mold and white fuzz growing on them. Coffee was terrible all three days I tried to drink it. Too many grounds were used, by as much as 30-40% guessing on how black and syrupy it was (probably ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's
"Breakfast was halfway decent. Beds are hard. Rooms are outdated. All staff were smiling and helpful. Kids loved the pool.. but tile area around pool is VERY SLIPPERY, should rethink that if they ever redo or upgrade."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Northwest

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.

Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Apache Mall and Plummer House.
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.







