Kahler Grand Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Indoor pool
Ballroom
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN, 55902
  • Place, University of Minnesota-Rochester
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayo Civic Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Civic Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(121 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(226 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(161 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rochester

With a stay at Kahler Grand Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Rochester, steps from Mayo Clinic and within a 5-minute walk of University of Minnesota-Rochester. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rochester Civic Theater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mayo Civic Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota-Rochester - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mayo Civic Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rochester Civic Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rochester Art Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Apache Mall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Benedict’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chester's Kitchen & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel offers 552 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 552 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at Lord Essex Tavern & Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Rochester? This hotel has 22524 square feet (2093 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 12 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Lord Essex Tavern & Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Ruth Chris Steak House - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
QDOBA Mexican Eats - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 16 per day)
  • Covered parking on site (USD 24 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 34 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 6 to 14 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lord Essex Tavern & Grill
  • QDOBA Mexican Eats
  • Ruth Chris Steak House

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (22,524 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1921
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 for adults, and USD 6.00 to 14.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 24.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 34.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 16.00 per day (1 mi away)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel is directly connected to the Mayo Clinic.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

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Kahler Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1064 out of 2076 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 530 out of 2076 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 290 out of 2076 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 2076 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 2076 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennine

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean rooms. Awesome views. Easy to get to everywhere mayo clinic n everything u could possibly need while there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfection
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Naomi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean and comfortable and reasonably priced. Best of all, it is across the street from Mayo's Gonda Building. Parking is expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room and hallways were not clean! The pillows smelled. The shower had mildew in all the corners. The only good thing was the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about our stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wen

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, wonderful front desk staff, close to Mayo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward T

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The location was outstanding. Only compliant was that they missed servicing my room one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was courteous and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

LaJune

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room. Great staff coordination with the construction area outside. Room service and restaurant creat a cozy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026