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Feb 4, 2008 by Stephanie from Clarence, IA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Location wonderful. Hotel being remodeled.
• Easy access to Mayo clinic.

“Very old. Well-maintained. Needs some renovation. Quiet. Excellent place for Mayo patients.”

Feb 4, 2008 by Steve from Albert Lea, MN
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[4] • Location:[5]

• The ability to walk to other businesses, Mayo clinic without having to be outside in during inclement weather.
• Our room and bathroom were very, very small, coat closet has more room than bathroom.

“This hotel is fine if you are looking just for a place to rest your head, but not if you are looking for a weekend away, our particular room/bath was very small. Great location if you are visiting the famed Mayo Clinic and several restaurants/shops to choose from, but parking is another issue, you pay to park in their (the hotel) ramp and if their ramp is full, you will be lugging your luggage a couple of blocks if you are lucky to find another ramp with parking.”

Feb 2, 2008 by Janet from Hancock, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Convenient for the Mayo Clinic.
• I had to buy an extension cord for curling irons because only 1 outlet in bathroom.

“If going to the Mayo Clinic, this hotel is safe and convenient with access to the subway. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.”

Dec 22, 2007 by John from Perrysburg, OH
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Convenient and connected to mayo clinic.
• Restaurant food below average.

“This is an older hotel that has been renovated. The rooms are clean. It is connected to the mayo clinic and other buildings by a subway system so you don't have to walk outside if you don't want to in the winter.”

Sep 11, 2007 by John from Minnetonka, MN
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• Nice room.
• Parking was an unexpected extra cost.

“I have never been to a 2 star hotel before where I had to pay extra to park my car overnight. I expected free parking to be a part of a two star rating. You really need to tell the customer if parking is an extra charge. I feel like I got ripped off this time.”

Aug 30, 2007 by Barb from Clare, IA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[3] • Location:[10]

• Location.
• Small, room, bad shower water not regulated.

“This hotel is way out dated and desperately needs help. It is very old and not that clean. I do not think it has even old hotel charm. The only good thing is its location.”

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Aug 25, 2007 by Clarence from South Bend, IN
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The public spaces are beautiful.
• The rooms are ancient, it needs updated really badly.

“The hotel is in a great location. The exterior and lobby are beautiful. My room was incredibly small. Room seems to be a corner suite that was divided into 3 different rooms. When entering the room you have to go from the main hallway through a door, then into a hallway that is about 2 foot wide. When I checked in another guest was trying to leave his room that was directly across from my door. I had to go all the way back out to the main hall to let him out of his room. It's a very strange setup and Im surprised it's not a fire and safety hazard. The room was clean but extremely outdated. Overall it was a real disappointment.”

Aug 23, 2007 by Mike from Maurice, IA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• Atmosphere was like you were in the past.
• Charged for parking.

“Thought the hotel was very nice, but I thought charging a $10.00 fee for parking per night.”

Aug 21, 2007 by Tom from Henniker, NH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Friendly staff.
• Extra parking charge, broken ice machine, locked doors at night.

“The mayo clinic is the source of the majority of the guests so expect halls filled with wheel chairs.”

Aug 20, 2007 by Mary from Remington, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• I liked the hotel's location and its very friendly atmosphere.
• I experienced a problem in the parking garage with a stranger approaching me that left me with a bad feeling for my safety.

“The Kahler is very clean, comfortable and a wonderful place to stay.”

Aug 20, 2007 by William from Cottage Grove, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Everything was beyond expectations from parking to front staff.
• Nothing.

“Given the price, convenience, location from where my appointment was cleanliness, value, etc. It far met our expectations. I have stayed at hotels those cost 5 times what we paid and have not been as satisfied, we will definitely return.”

Jan 23, 2007 by Malinda from Bozeman, MT
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Best location by far for going to mayo clinic as patient.
• Liked everything.

“Perfect economy room and price for staying at the clinic and going back and forth from while getting procedures.”

Jan 2, 2007 by Mark from Lafayette, IN
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• Location convenience.
• Personnel, lack of ability to adjust to guest needs, medical.

“From appearance the kahler was n older well kept location building, however the rooms spaciousness, personality and overall guest friendliness was lacking. For the traveler who has an unlimited budget and want to be cottoned the kahler can provide this as long the guest has the funds!”

Sep 12, 2006 by Garth from Cedar Rapids, IA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great, friendly staff.
• Parking ramp did not seem as secure as I would like.

“The staff, including the restaurant, were friendly and I enjoyed a sense of humor with the business demeanor. Good location just off our main route.”

Sep 5, 2006 by Leonard from Aberdeen, SD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location was perfect for our needs.
• Had to pay for parking ramp. Television too small.

“Clean and well located for our needs. Needs bigger Television. We will stay there again.”

Aug 7, 2006 by Mike from Menomonee Falls, WI
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• Old, gave us a twin bed, who has twin beds anymore?

“Old, small rooms with two twin beds and an even smaller bathroom. I felt like I was in an old dorm room in college, would never stay here again, not worth $20/ night if even that was the rate.”

Jun 18, 2006 by Robert from Crookston, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location to hospital.
• Construction.

“Old but up to date.”

May 29, 2006 by Dawn from Warroad, MN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, atmosphere.
• No wireless available in discount rooms.

“Desk clerk said, "we don't provide such amenities (wireless internet) to guests in cheap rooms." I thought the comment was tasteless.”

May 28, 2006 by Susan from New Fairfield, CT
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Located across the street and connected to Mayo Clinic, very convenient, Internet access.
• Difficulty reaching the front desk by phone from my room, bus schedule would be helpful, not having a car, after the business day.

“No better access to Mayo Clinic, downtown with shops and fine restaurants of all price levels. Comfortable, well maintained rooms.”

May 25, 2006 by Jill from Hull, IA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Good location.
• Stinky room/sheets.

“The difference in the rooms was shocking. The first night, the room had a strong odor and the sheets smelled like they had been washed in something with a strong odor. There were two twin beds. The second night. The room was a lot better. There were two full beds, no odor, and the room had been updated. Had we known better rooms were available, we may have requested a different room the first night. However, we got in late, didn't want to complain... It was bad. If we had the second room both nights, we would have been satisfied.”

May 21, 2006 by Gary from Jamestown, ND
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very, very good beds.
• Had to pay $10 for parking.

“Good place to stay if you are visiting the Mayo Clinic.”

May 13, 2006 by Don from Baraga, MI
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Very close to Mayo clinic.
• Hidden charges, i.e., $10.20 daily parking charge. Not fully explained upon arrival.

“Overall, good. However, the $.84 charge for each local phone call, and $10.20 daily parking fee was excessive. This surprise was dropped on me as we checked out. This ruined an otherwise enjoyable stay.”

Apr 30, 2006 by Burce from Waseca, MN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Nice decor, spa, pool, many restaurants.
• Tardy service from staff, small rooms.

“We enjoyed the spa and exercise facilities. Clean but small rooms, charming, old-fashioned decor. Had to ask 3 times for staff to provide roll away. Many nice restaurants nearby.”

Apr 19, 2006 by Vivian from Little Canada, MN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• The room was luxurious.
• For a person in a wheelchair, it was difficult to get out the doors into the parking garage.

“Great place to stay when going to the Mayo Clinic.”

Feb 25, 2006 by Darvin from New Ulm, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• The convenient location and the comfortable room were all I needed.
• I had forgotten that payment for parking is required but the parking is most convenient.

“The accommodations were modest, but upscale modest. The hotel seems to be upgrading or modernizing its facilities little by little. This may be important to some. ”

Feb 25, 2006 by Nancy from West Point, IA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• Close to Mayo clinic.
• Charged for parking.

“It worked good and served the purpose for what we were after to accomplish.”

Feb 24, 2006 by Nancy from West Point, IA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Close to Mayo clinic.
• Charged for parking.

“It worked just fine for what we were trying to accomplish.”

Feb 15, 2006 by Wendell from Broken Arrow, OK
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Excellent for medical trips to Mayo clinic.
• Moving out on a day very busy with medical tests.

“Old 70-80 years old, rooms are too small compared with newer motels, Travelodge's. Very upscale with Bell boys, lots of elevators, 3 free magazines, $10 parking and no free Continental Breakfast. Tried to extend, or go to Kaylor Suites and got bounced. ”

Dec 9, 2005 by James from Sterling, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Convenience to Mayo Clinic, especially ideal in winter weather.
• Charging $.75 for local phone calls - & $2.50 for in-room bottle of water.

“The Kahler is an elegant, old hotel. Everything is functional and clean and met our needs completely. A subway passage system connects the Kahler to much of downtown Rochester and the Mayo Clinic.”

Oct 23, 2005 by Martha from Dubuque, IA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[2] • Location:[10]

• One of the staff tried to be helpful.
• Rude and misinformed staff.

“This hotel will give your the barest accommodations. We were given a room with twin beds that were flush next to each other and shared the same headboard. It was a very small room.”

Oct 19, 2005 by Dori from Willmar, MN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Pool was almost empty. Good location if going to Mayo clinic, lovely lobby.
• A little old in décor, quite a trip to pool by elevator, stairs.

“Nice looking lobby. Friendly check in staff. Good exercise and pool, hot tub area. Not easy to get to for kids, older people if that concerns you. We didn't really wander around much or check dining. Good stay.”

Oct 5, 2005 by Rebecca from Northwood, IA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• A beautiful old hotel in close proximity to downtown attractions.
• Narrow hallways and older furnishings.

“I enjoyed my stay, a very clean hotel, with very helpful staff.”

Sep 23, 2005 by Heather from Mt Pleasant, IA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location to Mayo clinic is wonderful. We can get to where we need to go in 5 to 10 minutes.
• The pillows were very hard, like rocks.

“We prefer to stay at the Kahler due to its location to the Mayo clinic. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms have older furniture, but are clean.”

Aug 30, 2005 by Connie from Rochester, MN
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Pool, workout and game room facilities.
• Seemed like a hotel geared more for the older generation. Children didn't enjoy themselves.

“Convenient to downtown shops and medical facilities. Wasn't what we were looking for for family friendliness. A little old and depressing.”

Aug 17, 2005 by Christine from Minneapolis, MN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• This hotel was in the perfect location for a trip to Rochester.
• The furnishings were worn and dated, in need of redecorating. There was a $10 charge for parking, but no attendant.

“There is little wonder why the Kahler Grand is the hotel of choice for international patients at the Mayo Clinic. It is conveniently located, professionally staffed, and offers multiple fine dining choices. Some charges may be excessive, such as the parking. Many floors are beautifully appointed, though some rooms have not been redecorated in several years.”

Aug 8, 2005 by Molly from Stillwater, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Gym not very clean.

“Very friendly desk, bar and restaurant staff. Excellent location to shops,clinic.”

May 23, 2005 by Donald from Rogers, AR
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• close access to Mayo (across the street). Parking facilities good. Rooms nice and service great.
• Nothing negative regarding this hotel.

“We always enjoy our stay. They are very accommodating and friendly. Hotel is always clean. Restaurant has good food. You don't have to leave the hotel for any reason unless you choose to.”

May 22, 2005 by Ron from North Bend, NE
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[2] • Location:[10]

• location to Mayo Clinic
• I need alot more than 20 words!

“A very fancy "Grand" old hotel...but....ended up having to upgrade to a 2 beds room...plus no continental breakfast...plus you have to pay extra to park in their own parking ramp?...come on...give me a break !!”

Mar 10, 2005 by Martha from Dubuque, IA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• staff was very friendly and helpful
• room service carts littered the hallways and were there for hours not picked up

“Great place and very friendly staff. Very convenient for visiting Mayo Clinic”

Sep 7, 2004 by Greg L. from Green Bay
Overall Rating: 9

“I was very satisfied with my stay at the Kohler Hotel in Rochester. The staff was very helpful and courteous. You can tell the workers care about the guests and the facilities. A+++!”

Sep 6, 2004 by Gary B. from Mcnabb, IL
Overall Rating: 4

“Cleanliness has something to be desired. The staff was ok.”

Sep 6, 2004 by Jay Z. from Woodbury, MN
Overall Rating: 7

“The Kahler Hotel was just great. We were completely satisfied with the service, cleanliness and location, and the price was GREAT.”

Sep 6, 2004 by David P. from Manhattan, KS
Overall Rating: 9

“This is an older hotel but is very well preserved and ideally located across from the Mayo Clinic. The staff are respectful and responsive to guest needs and the health club is far better than most hotels.”

Sep 6, 2004 by
Overall Rating: 2

• Very small rooms. Bathroom so small you can not get in at all!

“Had to argue to get a queen bed to fit two people. Very small room, sheets not clean. Mold in bathroom.”

Sep 6, 2004 by Richard M. from Sanibel, FL
Overall Rating: 8

“Kahler staff, great in all areas”