Quality Inn & Suites Mayo Clinic Area

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Quality Inn
8.5 (493 reviews)
1620 1st Avenue Southeast , Rochester , US
+1 507-258-3944

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious/comfortable rooms and suites
Friendly, helpful staff and shuttle service
Excellent location for Mayo Clinic and downtown
Good value for price
Kitchenette options, refrigerators and microwaves in suites
Quiet neighborhood
Cons:
Recurring smoke/odor and musty rooms reported
Bathrooms cramped or in need of renovation
No elevator — problematic for some guests
Maintenance issues (ceiling stains, flaking paint, leaks)
Kitchenettes sometimes lacked utensils/plates
Inconsistent breakfast variety and occasional staff behavior

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed signals: several guests report smoke/ashtray odor, mustiness, dust falling from ceiling, flaking paint and stains; others described rooms as clean. Overall cleanliness is below average due to recurring odor and maintenance-related cleanliness issues.
Service
9.5
Generally strong: many mentions of friendly, helpful front desk and staff, shuttle service and accommodating staff when problems occurred. A small number of reports note an unhelpful receptionist, but positive interactions dominate.
Location
9
Very good location for Mayo Clinic and Saint Mary’s, quiet neighborhood and convenient to downtown; multiple guests highlight proximity as a major benefit.
Room Quality
8
Rooms often described as very roomy, comfortable beds, some suites with kitchenettes and separate living areas; however bathrooms are sometimes cramped or in need of renovation and some rooms show wear (ceiling stains, leaks).
Amenities
8
Useful amenities like shuttle service, kitchenette, fridge and microwave and included breakfast. Some issues: kitchenettes sometimes lacked utensils/plates and some guests noted missing supplies.
Value for Money
9
Perceived as good value: several guests call it reasonably priced and a good choice for the price, especially given location and suite-style rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast generally described as reasonable with decent choices, but some guests found the variety lacking or criticized staff behavior around breakfast portions.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive: many guests say they'd stay again and were satisfied with the suite-style rooms, comfort and location. Issues (no elevator, occasional odors, maintenance) affected some stays but did not dominate overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Luxurious Suites with Complimentary Amenities
Indulge in our spacious two-room suites styled in warm colors, equipped with a full-size refrigerator, toaster, and microwave. Enjoy separate living and sleeping areas, 2 cable TVs, and an in-room safe for your convenience.

Convenient Location with Complimentary Services
Benefit from free transportation to Mayo Clinic, just 2 miles away. Take advantage of the daily continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free on-site parking. Explore nearby attractions like the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Mayowood Mansion, and Apache Mall.

Additional Perks and Facilities
Relax with free newspapers in the lobby or utilize the public computer station. With laundry facilities on-site, we ensure a stress-free stay at Quality Inn and Suites Rochester. Book now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
There is no elevator at our property. Requesting the ground floor is subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please book the ground floor room specifically if needed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RST

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 493 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Misty • couple • us
7
Adequate for short stay
Pros:

The room was spacious, except the bathroom. I quite enjoyed the recliner in the living room and the beds were decently comfortable. The few staff members we encountered were friendly.

Cons:

The bathroom was extremely tight and the room wreaked like an ashtray even though it was non smoking.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Kleist • couple • us
10
Would definitely stay here again.
Pros:

They were able to get us into a first floor room as there was no elevator. One of our party cannot climb stairs.

Cons:

I liked everything.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • us
9
Very nice room!
Pros:

This hotel was a nice surprise! While the exterior appears to be a little bit tired, the rooms have been recently re-done and were very nice: Clean, bright, and comfortable. Definitely will stay again when we are in Rochester.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • couple • us
8
Pros:

It was very roomy.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • couple • us
10
Great experience!
Pros:

It was a great suite with two separate rooms for the bedroom and living room/kitchen/dining area. It had a full size refrigerator, microwave, sink and countertop. Two TVs. Couch and recliner. Great, quiet neighborhood. Only a few miles from Mayo Clinic. The two queen beds were very comfortable. We plan to stay here again if we ever come back.

Cons:

When we wanted to extend our stay, they were unable to accommodate us because it had already been booked.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Jack • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The facility was fine. The included breakfast offered a reasonable variety.

Cons:

Our room was on the second floor and not having an elevator when many of the guests are dealing with medical issues presents challenges.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • solo_traveller • de
7
Einfach und sauber
Pros:

Große Zimmer, gute Lage, ausreichend Parkplätze vorhanden.

Cons:

Das Badezimmer ist renovierungsbedürftig.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Lori • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Nice location without the street noise. Good breakfast choices, comfortable and clean.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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carola • couple • no
6
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Bob • couple • us
10
Pleasant stay. Only drawback is it's upstairs and no elevator
Pros:

Close to downtown and large clean room.

Cons:

None

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
9
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Friendly service. Clean and reasonably priced. Location was great for those with appointments at Saint Mary’s Hospital and Mayo Clinic. I would stay her again.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Rice • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very handy to go to Mayo clinic. Had a shuttle running breakfast going and I love my suite.

Cons:

Beds uncomfortable

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Reyna • family_with_children • us
8
For the price, it was good overall.
Pros:

Staff was helpful and accommodating because my initial room had a bad odor and shower didn’t work properly.

Cons:

The wing I was on the lighting was dim, damp odor, and out dated.
Also for breakfast the lady staff person seemed to watch how much food people ate or took back to their room.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • us
6
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Beth • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

They have a nice location and hotel shuttle.

Cons:

They have a kitchen but zero things to use in there (no cup, plate, fork, etc).

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
9
Good value, nice amenities
Pros:

Very large rooms, nice amenities, good location.

Cons:

Room was in need of repair - obvious roof leaks,badly flaking paint and stains on ceiling. Also, noisy on the weekend - room parties/socials.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • us
1
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee