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The Towers at Kahler Grand Hotel

20 2nd Ave. SW, Rochester, MN, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
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Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
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About this property

The Towers at Kahler Grand Hotel is a 4-star independent property located in the heart of Rochester, Minnesota. A stay here places guests within a 4-minute walk of Mayo Clinic, one of the region's most significant medical institutions. The hotel sits just 0.1 miles from Shops University Square and 0.2 miles from University of Minnesota-Rochester, making it convenient for visitors attending these destinations.

The property offers 44 guestrooms, each equipped with a plasma television, premium bedding with down comforters, and complimentary wireless internet access. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Digital programming provides additional in-room entertainment options. Guest comfort ratings average 4.9 out of 5, reflecting the quality of the accommodations.

Dining options include Lord Essex Tavern & Grill, which serves American cuisine, alongside a coffee shop and café. A second restaurant is available on-site, and guests may order from room service during limited hours. The property features a bar and lounge for evening refreshment. A complimentary daily reception allows guests to mingle, and complimentary self-serve breakfast is served from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM each morning.

Recreation and wellness amenities include an indoor pool and fitness center. The hotel provides complimentary wireless internet throughout, concierge services, gift shops, a business center, and a hair salon. Valet parking is complimentary, while self-parking is available for a surcharge. A safe-deposit box is maintained at the front desk, and luggage storage is offered. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk and provides dry cleaning and laundry services.

The hotel is also within 2 minutes by car from Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus, reinforcing its appeal to medical visitors and families. The property has earned an overall guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 83 reviews, with 100% of guests indicating they would recommend it. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, entrances, public areas, and on-site dining facilities.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends until midnight; check-out is at 12:00 PM. Service animals are welcome and are exempt from fees and restrictions. The property does not permit standard pets.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at The Towers At Kahler Grand Hotel places you in the heart of Rochester, a short 4-minute walk from Mayo Clinic and within 2 minutes by car from Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shops University Square and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from University of Minnesota-Rochester.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Shops University Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mayo Clinic - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
University of Minnesota-Rochester - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Plummer Building - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Rochester Civic Theater - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Mayo Civic Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Rochester Public Library - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Rochester Art Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Silver Lake Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Mayo Park - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Soldiers Field Golf Course - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Kutzky Park Tennis Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

The nearest major airport is Rochester, MN (RST-Rochester Intl.) - 17.8 km / 11.1 mi

Rooms

Stay in one of 44 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Dining

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). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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.
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.

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)