The smell of the architecture alone is so inviting! It smells like old pine and memories of long…read moreago. I didn't have a chance to tour inside the home - must make a reservation at this time of year (winter). Although I look forward to coming back for a self-guided tour available June - August on Wednesdays from noon to 6. The grounds are available to the public each day and are so gorgeous! It's a wonderful nature retreat in the middle of a little city, a perfect escape to be alone with the trees and squirrels.

Pretty gardens and interesting historical building. We walked up the hill from a nearby…read moreneighborhood and walked all around the grounds. It's kind of a shame that the house is all closed up. And that the view from the top is of a dying old shopping mall. I bet the view of the river was once wonderful

Just look for the big yellow water tower that looks like an ear of corn and you will find the…read moreFairgrounds. They have events here practically all year round. A winter's farmer's market, hockey games, bull riding, flea markets just to name a few...but the big event every year is the Olmsted Country Free Fair and it is always a wonderful event to take your family to. You can get up close and personal with different breeds of pigs, cows, sheep, goats, horses...and talk to the people that are involved in raising them....I enjoy this very much. There is always a very competitive talent competition that will entertain and delight you....and let's not forget the corn dogs, lemon-aid and cotton candy.....oh yeah.....

We've been to this county fair about 5 times. Everything is pretty typical of every other county…read morefair around the state. They call many of these county fairs "free fairs" but you have to pay to get in. The money probably is for parking but no matter how you look at it it's not free. But it's a fun way to kill some time and the look at the exhibits.

Great for groups!! Had the salmon with sweet potato gnocchi which definitely hit the spot. Loved…read morethe trio dessert also (not pictured). Chilean sea bass looked good ;) might try next time! Edamame was a definite hit. Potatoes we probably only really needed one serving for the group actually. Service was a bit slow and so we had a small delay in getting our meals but it was nice to catch up and chat. Since there was background piano music going on it was a bit hard to hear but the music was fun to listen to and try to identify pop songs we knew! Given it's a bit on the pricier end, definitely would recommend for business casual situations and groups coming together and sharing. Otherwise they have some decent takeaway options like their soup of the day wild rice soup here that I enjoyed a while ago.

We came for New Years Eve and were totally impressed. Upscale, modern American dining. Prices ate…read morevery reasonable/- great value for great food. The service was fantastic, from the ease of booking online through Open Table, the prompt warm greeting from the hostess, and the wait staff -- all were friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding- I had the mixed greens salad, followed by the wagyu roast with grits and roast carrots (forgot to get a picture of this because I couldn't wait to dig in!), and the mini dessert (triple chocolate cake for me and creme brûlée for the hubs) with cappuccino. The mini dessert option was great-- much nicer than being served a huge portion I wouldn't eat and at a much more reasonable price too! The ambiance was lovely - updated decor, soft lighting, with live music (pianist) tonight. Noise level was quieter than many of the other restaurants in town, even as more guests trickled in. A welcome addition to the Rochester restaurant scene!

I had my wedding here this past spring, and I can't say enough positive things about the venue,…read moreHaylee, or the staff there. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, even before everything is in bloom. The Carriage House is so naturally pretty and had everything we needed that we didn't have to decorate much. The staff were always willing to work with us and answer questions. They seriously could not have been better. Highly, highly recommend for any event but especially for weddings.

This is a really lovely place---pretty grounds with large trees and flowering plants and a cute…read morelittle house that does have some gift items inside. I know you can rent it and host a small gathering here like weddings. I recommend taking the drive out the back road and checking it out.

I've stayed at a Staybridge Suites before in another state and it was an excellent experience so I…read morehad solid expectations before checking into this Rochester location. It did ***not*** disappoint at all. There's so much to rave about - let's start with the A+ location - you have so many conveniences within very close walking distance - Costco Aldi Cub McDonalds and 2 sit down restaurants. And there's even more food options a short walk away. Hands down one of the best things about this hotel. Upon check in, I noticed live music from the lobby and was informed there's hospitality weeknight Monday-Wednesday where a modest offering of food and entertainment is free to guests. Now is it extravagant food? Of course not. But the fact that any FREE hot food in the evening is almost unheard with other hotel chains. I think it's a tremendous offer for guests checking in around the dinner hour to have a light snack, if they choose, without having to immediately seek out dinner options. It's a really nice way to settle in first. The property is well maintained, as are the rooms. I found my king suite to be spacious with more than enough room for work and personal needs. The only feedback I have is sound between floors. I was woken up in the middle of the night by routinely loud neighbors upstairs, which was disruptive. I remedied it by turning the central fan on auto to drown out the sound. Breakfast offerings are decent and pretty standard for free breakfast. But seeing fresh blueberries was a treat and a welcome change. I also appreciated the to go boxes set out for those who needed breakfast on the go. I never see that at other hotels. I think it's the small and meaningful gestures that make Staybridge Suites a personal favorite of mine and why it's one of my hotels of choice when I travel. If I'm back in Rochester again, I'm staying here.

Good- newer hotel w good happy hour M-W and complementary breakfast…read more Bad- although close to Mayo w road work it's 30 mins in traffic. Garage gets filled up and also road parking. Service at front desk is terrible. Good in restaurant inside is limited and okay.

We stayed a few days recently when the temperature hit below 0 degrees and it was quite icy out…read more The various staff who greeted us each day were all nice and friendly. We were looking forward to the free underground parking they advertise as it was freezing, icy and snowed everyday during our stay. Unfortunately the underground parking garage was conveniently closed during our entire stay. Perhaps it wouldn't have been as terrible if they snow plowed the parking lot but that didn't happen either. Even though the hotel is right off the freeway, we didn't really hear much traffic, only the street plows. The lobby seamed clean and they do provide a free breakfast as coffee brewed all day. The room as clean. Bed and pillows comfortable. Shower appeared to be recently renovated. Soap & lotion provided as well as shampoo & conditioner. The sink vanity was pretty beat up. I think more from the cleaning staff bumping the wood when they mopped. Plenty of towels but we were only provided with 1 roll of toilet paper so had to ask for more. Full wall mirror and closet. Coffee provided in room but have the powder creamer/sugar. Wall air conditioner/heater ran pretty loud. The walls are fairly thin. We were there at the same time as a cheer team and were awoken in the mornings by loud cheers, screaming, running up and down the halls and jumping around. It was annoying although I know it's the parent's fault, not the hotels. Overall, for the price, we had a decent stay. The hotel was clean and pretty nice. They should fix the underground parking situation as it would be really helpful to have access due to the freezing temperatures as well as the ice & snow in the parking lot.

You don't have to go to a 5 star hotel for a 5 star experience. This place is a great experience…read morewithout the lucrative price. Very quiet hotel, the location is perfect! You can walk to so many places and if you do drive you're next to the highway. The staff is absolutely warm friendly and personable. The rooms are really clean, very presentable and stylish. Vthe breakfast is phenomenal and features great choices. I really enjoyed my experience but I would of loved to stay longer and hang out in the hot tub

I'm confused as to why so many negative reviews about this hotel. We have stayed at most hotels in…read moreRochester and this is by far the nicest, cleanest and most convenient hotel in town. The hotel is attached to a garage so you simply park and walk into the lobby. It is located downtown around several restaurants and shops. A very walkable area. The front desk is always pleasant and helpful. There is food available for purchase and free coffee always brewing. The hotel is attached to the skyway. If the weather is bad or you have appointments at the Mayo, you can simply jump into the skyway to get to other downtown locations. They have a decent size gym. The rooms are a modern, nice size with fake wood floors, (no carpet which I love) desk, office chair, bench, comforter bed and pillows, Kurig coffee maker, refrigerator, decent size bathroom with nice shower products. It has everything you need to be comfortable. The hotel also has a restaurant called Crave attached on the lobby level. The restaurant has beautiful floor to ceiling windows and a large menu. You could easily eat all week with the variety of food on the menu. The restaurant staff is great. There isn't anything negative I could say about this hotel. It is our go to hotel in Rochester.

Found tiny black bugs in my hotel room on the 6th floor we usually stay at the Kahler (which is…read morewhat I prefer but insurance doesn't use them anymore) but staff is friendly and it's still close to Mayo, just freaked out about the bugs !

I didn't think to take any pictures unfortunately but I was pleasantly surprised nonetheless. I…read moretypically stay at Hilton brand hotels- Hampton inn, garden inn, etc but my sister booked this stay for me for her son's baseball tournament in Rochester. Like I said- I'm used to Hilton hotels and I was quite surprised by the spaciousness, but especially the comfort of the bed! I typically don't sleep well at hotels just because the bed is so uncomfortable but this bed was just as comfortable if not more than my $8k bed at home. The suite was nice- a pull out sofa, sink, dishwasher, stove top, closest, large desk, private room with a king size bed, plus the shower and bathroom were separate with a closed door from the sink and additional closet. The room also got super cold which I appreciated because I like my hotel rooms to be at 60 degrees in the summer (crazy I know) and this was way cold even at 65! Also, free breakfast is always a plus. The only criticism I would have is that the workout facility is practically right in the lobby with windows for walls for everyone to see but I didn't plan on using it this time around so it wasn't that big of a deal but if I had I may have felt a tad uncomfortable but not because the clientele, just feeling like everyone can see in. I would stay again.

The check-in process was easy. The room looked new. It was appointed very well. The beds were firm,…read morebut comfortable to us. Probably one of the best layouts I have experienced. The breakfast was simple but good. The shuttle to Mayo was extremely convenient. If required to come back we will definitely stay here.