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Econo Lodge South

2.0 of 5
1850 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

After traveling 11 hours from Michigan heading west, we took the exit this hotel was one. On way to hotel 8 miles from exit my mom called her choice membership to book the room. We got here and the staff came to help us carry our bags in! The hotel smelled like bleach! Our room was SPOTLESS NOT ONE SINGLE... More

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Kansas City, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

I booked the hotel through Expedia, which cost me about $20 more if I contact the hotel directly. Even with more expensive rate, we were given the smallest room by Expedia. We found about all these after we checked in. The hotel staff upgraded us free to a king size bed, which made us happier. The outside of the hotel... More

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Michael J, Owner at Econo Lodge South, responded to this review
June 1, 2013

Janet, Thank you for taking time to comment on your stay. We were glad to be able to upgrade your room to a King room. This is not always possible. Many people booking on 3rd party websites like Expedia book the lowest priced room. In the print the room is labeled as "small room". For people reading this make sure... More

Brooklyn, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

My Husband and I recently stayed at the Econo Lodge in Rochester, MN, We stayed 2 nights in order to attend the Gold Rush Antique Flea Market which was just down the road. It was a great stay, the rooms were clean, very quite and comfortable, I had requested a recliner since my husband has a bad back and this... More

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Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We spent two nights at this hotel and found the room to be very clean and updated. It was also very quiet. The staff was friendly, and the morning breakfast offerings were great. The location was really convenient, nice to have the Perkins restaurant right next door. The hotel was in the middle of some renovations while we were there,... More

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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This was a nice place to stay. It was quiet and clean. The breakfast room was very good and continually stocked as people came and went. The staff were very helpful with any problems of which we had none. We were there on a trip for Mayo Clinic and the shuttle was a great way to get to the clinic... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Stayed here 2 weeks. Special weekly Mayo rate available. Rooms clean,frig,microwave,coffee. Just a good basic hotel with quiet rooms. Upgrade adding elevator underway so for now you must climb stairs for 2nd floor. Very basic free breakfast. Grocery store,Perkins, Outback, etc. all within walking or short drive.

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Mt. Pleasant, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

My wife and I stayed here for her visit to Mayo Clinic. The room was clean and nicely furnished. We got a king room with a recliner, which we especially enjoyed. It was very convenient to walk next door for dinner at Perkins. Our room was on the second floor. After my wife's surgery it was clear that we needed... More

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Michael J, Owner at Econo Lodge South, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

Thank you for the nice review. Since purchasing the hotel over 7 years ago, we have been doing our best to improve our guests experience. The elevator issue you mentioned is now under construction and should be open by July of 2013. This will greatly improve our ability to serve our Mayo Clinic and for that matter all guests. Thanks... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Last visit to Rochester we stayed at a different motel...not a good experience. But on the shuttle bus we rode, the folks getting on from Econo Lodge were raving about their room and the motel in general, so we booked a room for this visit and are very very glad we did. The room (and motel in general) looked and... More

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Michael J, Owner at Econo Lodge South, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

Thank you for the nice comments. We also like our "Boiler Heat" in the winter months as it is a very quiet heat. However it will soon be coming to an end as our boiler is old and does not have the recovery speed that conventional through the wall heating/cooling systems have. We will eventualy be removing the boiler and... More

Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

We stayed here because we had appointments at Mayo clinic. The hotel is up to date, clean and the staff is super friendly. Upon checking in, we ran into two other guests and they told us what a wonderful hotel we had chosen. The week before, Rochester had received a good amount of snow, and the owners went out to... More

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Michael J, Owner at Econo Lodge South, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

Thank you for your nice comments. I just wanted to let our guests know who read this that we do attempt to clean snow off cars. However we are not always able to make this happen before guests leave our property. We make decisions based on staffing, time of day or night that it snows or stops snowing, outdoor temp,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

needed 2 rooms due to a family member having surgery........... very accomidating!! This also IMPRESSED US VERY MUCH....they have Bible verses written on a board going into the laundry room. AND if you need prayer they will pray with you!! What a wonderful thing when a loved one is in the hospital! And for Christians that is wonderful. The more... More

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Additional Information about Econo Lodge South

Also Known As:
Econo Lodge Rochester
Rochester Econo Lodge
Econolodge Hotel Rochester
Address: 1850 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
Region: United States > Minnesota > Rochester
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#8 Business Hotels in Rochester
#9 Family Hotels in Rochester
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The EconoLodge is an award winning hotel, earning Choice Hotels “Hotel of the Year” in 2009 and 2012 and Choice Hotels Platinum Awards for the past 5 years. Econolodge is a Family owned hotel offering 100 % Smoke-free, and Pet free rooms. All rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, televisions are 32” HD LCD’s, with 71 HD channels and 12 HBO HD channels. There is free wireless internet available throughout the hotel supported by a dedicated fiber optic line. EconoLodge offers free local and long distance calls to 48 states. A complimentary shuttle will take you to the Mayo Clinic and Saint Mary’s Hospital Monday – Friday. An expanded continental breakfast is offered every morning from 6-9 am. EconoLodge is Located 2 miles south of Mayo Clinic and next door to Perkins Family Restaurant. 3 blocks from Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Graham Arena Sports Complex. 1.5 miles from Mayo Civic Convention Center, University of Minnesota Rochester, Apache Mall, Plummer House. ... more   less 
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