Re: Kahler Inn and Suites, Rochester MN

[Guest guest]

Sandi,

The Kahler Inn is the closest hotel to the majority of the Mayo

Clinic and Rochester Methodist. It is attached via an underground walkway

which is nice during the winter. You’re literally right across the

street. If you happen to need to go to the St ’s portion

of Mayo (doubtful as most facilities are in the Mayo building) there are

shuttles almost all day long. My family stayed at the Kahler while I was

having my J-pouch surgery there. It’s very convenient and safe.

As far as cleanliness – we did have a small issue with getting a room

that must have been smoked in and requested a non smoking room. But

outside of this, it was a very nice place to stay.

I’ve been to Mayo/Rochester 5 times now related to my UC

and J-pouch and I think the Kahler is probably the best place to stay,

especially if it is your first time at Rochester. I’d be happy to

help with any other Mayo questions you have, so please let me know!

Rick

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sandi Pearlman

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:08 PM

To:

Subject: Kahler Inn and Suites, Rochester MN

Hi, all. I suppose this is a bit late to be asking, but I'm scheduled to go out

to Mayo Rochester at the end of the week. I'm a veteran of Mayo ville,

but Rochester's a whole new thing for me! Anyhow, we made reservations at

Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone know anything about them? Are we staying at

an okay place, is it near enough to the Mayo Clinic and, hopefully and most

importantly, is the Inn a clean one?

Thanks!

Sandi in VA

[Guest guest]

Sandi,

The Kahler Inn is the closest hotel to the majority of the Mayo

Clinic and Rochester Methodist. It is attached via an underground walkway

which is nice during the winter. You’re literally right across the

street. If you happen to need to go to the St ’s portion

of Mayo (doubtful as most facilities are in the Mayo building) there are

shuttles almost all day long. My family stayed at the Kahler while I was

having my J-pouch surgery there. It’s very convenient and safe.

As far as cleanliness – we did have a small issue with getting a room

that must have been smoked in and requested a non smoking room. But

outside of this, it was a very nice place to stay.

I’ve been to Mayo/Rochester 5 times now related to my UC

and J-pouch and I think the Kahler is probably the best place to stay,

especially if it is your first time at Rochester. I’d be happy to

help with any other Mayo questions you have, so please let me know!

Rick

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sandi Pearlman

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:08 PM

To:

Subject: Kahler Inn and Suites, Rochester MN

Hi, all. I suppose this is a bit late to be asking, but I'm scheduled to go out

to Mayo Rochester at the end of the week. I'm a veteran of Mayo ville,

but Rochester's a whole new thing for me! Anyhow, we made reservations at

Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone know anything about them? Are we staying at

an okay place, is it near enough to the Mayo Clinic and, hopefully and most

importantly, is the Inn a clean one?

Thanks!

Sandi in VA

[Guest guest]

Sandi,

The Kahler Inn is the closest hotel to the majority of the Mayo

Clinic and Rochester Methodist. It is attached via an underground walkway

which is nice during the winter. You’re literally right across the

street. If you happen to need to go to the St ’s portion

of Mayo (doubtful as most facilities are in the Mayo building) there are

shuttles almost all day long. My family stayed at the Kahler while I was

having my J-pouch surgery there. It’s very convenient and safe.

As far as cleanliness – we did have a small issue with getting a room

that must have been smoked in and requested a non smoking room. But

outside of this, it was a very nice place to stay.

I’ve been to Mayo/Rochester 5 times now related to my UC

and J-pouch and I think the Kahler is probably the best place to stay,

especially if it is your first time at Rochester. I’d be happy to

help with any other Mayo questions you have, so please let me know!

Rick

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sandi Pearlman

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:08 PM

To:

Subject: Kahler Inn and Suites, Rochester MN

Hi, all. I suppose this is a bit late to be asking, but I'm scheduled to go out

to Mayo Rochester at the end of the week. I'm a veteran of Mayo ville,

but Rochester's a whole new thing for me! Anyhow, we made reservations at

Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone know anything about them? Are we staying at

an okay place, is it near enough to the Mayo Clinic and, hopefully and most

importantly, is the Inn a clean one?

Thanks!

Sandi in VA

[Guest guest]

As Rick said, it's pretty convenient to Mayo (underground walkway). We

stayed there during the Rochester Antiques Fair a couple of years ago

in August. An old hotel, but quite comfortable.

Arne

Anyhow, we made reservations at Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone

know anything about them?

[Guest guest]

As Rick said, it's pretty convenient to Mayo (underground walkway). We

stayed there during the Rochester Antiques Fair a couple of years ago

in August. An old hotel, but quite comfortable.

Arne

Anyhow, we made reservations at Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone

know anything about them?

[Guest guest]

As Rick said, it's pretty convenient to Mayo (underground walkway). We

stayed there during the Rochester Antiques Fair a couple of years ago

in August. An old hotel, but quite comfortable.

Arne

Anyhow, we made reservations at Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone

know anything about them?

[Guest guest]

Sandi:

We just stayed there last year. They give a discount if you are being seen at

Mayo Clinic,they are only a rew steps to the registration deks at the Gonda

Bldg. across the street. It is not as opulant as it once was because some of the

shieks bought the top floor and don't use it much. You will crack up at the

gift shops, one deals only in HIGH end silver and the other wines and do- das

for the wealthy. They also will provide you with a small refrigerator and

micro for a small fee if you need, be sure and call and reserve them if needed.

We found these very helpful since we were back and forth and small meals can

become very inconvenient and expensive with a special diet. We used the micro to

warm up leftovers from the restaurant the night before. The food in the

restaurant is good. They have wi-fi and as you go out the front door of the

Kahler turn right and there is a Starbucks, they had really good smoothies that

got Bob thru many times and caffeine for me.

There is an introduction tour and I would go to the Mayo website and print off

the maps, book a tour, and be sure and see about inside transportation if you

need it. The lower level provides many amenities for shopping, medical

supplies, pharmacy, massage salon, etc. The wonderful thing is at each appt.

they give you a beeper and you can roam the halls and they even will call your

cell phone if you want to go further than beeper will cover.

The cab service is good and we always go to the ,I think it is the Canadian

Goose Resturant, reasonable prices, good food and children friendly. Our

favorites are beef strogonoff, potato skins and really good hamburgers. They

have small brown bags labeled " Goose Droppings " which are chocolate covered

peanuts. I brought them back for thank you gifts, small price to pay for a good

laugh.

We saw Dr. S. Kane, she was very new then and she has written some papers on GI

issues but was not as versed on PSC as I had hoped but she consulted with PSC

drs. and did her homework. She even went on line and was able to get immediate

response for tests and questions to other drs. You will find the endoscopic

drs. top notch as Arne will attest. The blood letting dept. is so efficient and

adept you will find it hard to understand why all clinics and hospitals can

measure up at least some to these people.

One more hint, they will swab area with a numbing agent before drawing blood or

shots, just ask, it is an expense some hospitalizations policies will not cover

but the personnel in clinic know how to get around that.

You can go on line and check out any of the drs. credentials, schooling and

fellowships. There is also wi-fi in the clinic so take your labtop if you have

one. You can always use it to keep notes, appts. and entertainment.

Too much info , I hope not. If you get there and want any more personal info

feel free to email. I wish you the best of luck and good results. Don't be

afarid to ask for anything, even if you feel you need different drs. Go early to

the registration desk and within minutes they will have a laison person to

assist you.

dee, wife of bob

> Hi, all. I suppose this is a bit late to be asking, but I'm scheduled to go

out to Mayo Rochester at the end of the week. I'm a veteran of Mayo

ville, but Rochester's a whole new thing for me! Anyhow, we made

reservations at Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone know anything about them?

Are we staying at an okay place, is it near enough to the Mayo Clinic and,

hopefully and most importantly, is the Inn a clean one?

[Guest guest]

Sandi:

We just stayed there last year. They give a discount if you are being seen at

Mayo Clinic,they are only a rew steps to the registration deks at the Gonda

Bldg. across the street. It is not as opulant as it once was because some of the

shieks bought the top floor and don't use it much. You will crack up at the

gift shops, one deals only in HIGH end silver and the other wines and do- das

for the wealthy. They also will provide you with a small refrigerator and

micro for a small fee if you need, be sure and call and reserve them if needed.

We found these very helpful since we were back and forth and small meals can

become very inconvenient and expensive with a special diet. We used the micro to

warm up leftovers from the restaurant the night before. The food in the

restaurant is good. They have wi-fi and as you go out the front door of the

Kahler turn right and there is a Starbucks, they had really good smoothies that

got Bob thru many times and caffeine for me.

There is an introduction tour and I would go to the Mayo website and print off

the maps, book a tour, and be sure and see about inside transportation if you

need it. The lower level provides many amenities for shopping, medical

supplies, pharmacy, massage salon, etc. The wonderful thing is at each appt.

they give you a beeper and you can roam the halls and they even will call your

cell phone if you want to go further than beeper will cover.

The cab service is good and we always go to the ,I think it is the Canadian

Goose Resturant, reasonable prices, good food and children friendly. Our

favorites are beef strogonoff, potato skins and really good hamburgers. They

have small brown bags labeled " Goose Droppings " which are chocolate covered

peanuts. I brought them back for thank you gifts, small price to pay for a good

laugh.

We saw Dr. S. Kane, she was very new then and she has written some papers on GI

issues but was not as versed on PSC as I had hoped but she consulted with PSC

drs. and did her homework. She even went on line and was able to get immediate

response for tests and questions to other drs. You will find the endoscopic

drs. top notch as Arne will attest. The blood letting dept. is so efficient and

adept you will find it hard to understand why all clinics and hospitals can

measure up at least some to these people.

One more hint, they will swab area with a numbing agent before drawing blood or

shots, just ask, it is an expense some hospitalizations policies will not cover

but the personnel in clinic know how to get around that.

You can go on line and check out any of the drs. credentials, schooling and

fellowships. There is also wi-fi in the clinic so take your labtop if you have

one. You can always use it to keep notes, appts. and entertainment.

Too much info , I hope not. If you get there and want any more personal info

feel free to email. I wish you the best of luck and good results. Don't be

afarid to ask for anything, even if you feel you need different drs. Go early to

the registration desk and within minutes they will have a laison person to

assist you.

dee, wife of bob

> Hi, all. I suppose this is a bit late to be asking, but I'm scheduled to go

out to Mayo Rochester at the end of the week. I'm a veteran of Mayo

ville, but Rochester's a whole new thing for me! Anyhow, we made

reservations at Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone know anything about them?

Are we staying at an okay place, is it near enough to the Mayo Clinic and,

hopefully and most importantly, is the Inn a clean one?

[Guest guest]

Sandi:

We just stayed there last year. They give a discount if you are being seen at

Mayo Clinic,they are only a rew steps to the registration deks at the Gonda

Bldg. across the street. It is not as opulant as it once was because some of the

shieks bought the top floor and don't use it much. You will crack up at the

gift shops, one deals only in HIGH end silver and the other wines and do- das

for the wealthy. They also will provide you with a small refrigerator and

micro for a small fee if you need, be sure and call and reserve them if needed.

We found these very helpful since we were back and forth and small meals can

become very inconvenient and expensive with a special diet. We used the micro to

warm up leftovers from the restaurant the night before. The food in the

restaurant is good. They have wi-fi and as you go out the front door of the

Kahler turn right and there is a Starbucks, they had really good smoothies that

got Bob thru many times and caffeine for me.

There is an introduction tour and I would go to the Mayo website and print off

the maps, book a tour, and be sure and see about inside transportation if you

need it. The lower level provides many amenities for shopping, medical

supplies, pharmacy, massage salon, etc. The wonderful thing is at each appt.

they give you a beeper and you can roam the halls and they even will call your

cell phone if you want to go further than beeper will cover.

The cab service is good and we always go to the ,I think it is the Canadian

Goose Resturant, reasonable prices, good food and children friendly. Our

favorites are beef strogonoff, potato skins and really good hamburgers. They

have small brown bags labeled " Goose Droppings " which are chocolate covered

peanuts. I brought them back for thank you gifts, small price to pay for a good

laugh.

We saw Dr. S. Kane, she was very new then and she has written some papers on GI

issues but was not as versed on PSC as I had hoped but she consulted with PSC

drs. and did her homework. She even went on line and was able to get immediate

response for tests and questions to other drs. You will find the endoscopic

drs. top notch as Arne will attest. The blood letting dept. is so efficient and

adept you will find it hard to understand why all clinics and hospitals can

measure up at least some to these people.

One more hint, they will swab area with a numbing agent before drawing blood or

shots, just ask, it is an expense some hospitalizations policies will not cover

but the personnel in clinic know how to get around that.

You can go on line and check out any of the drs. credentials, schooling and

fellowships. There is also wi-fi in the clinic so take your labtop if you have

one. You can always use it to keep notes, appts. and entertainment.

Too much info , I hope not. If you get there and want any more personal info

feel free to email. I wish you the best of luck and good results. Don't be

afarid to ask for anything, even if you feel you need different drs. Go early to

the registration desk and within minutes they will have a laison person to

assist you.

dee, wife of bob

> Hi, all. I suppose this is a bit late to be asking, but I'm scheduled to go

out to Mayo Rochester at the end of the week. I'm a veteran of Mayo

ville, but Rochester's a whole new thing for me! Anyhow, we made

reservations at Kahler Inn and Suites. Does anyone know anything about them?

Are we staying at an okay place, is it near enough to the Mayo Clinic and,

hopefully and most importantly, is the Inn a clean one?

[Guest guest]

I think that the Kahler Inn and Suites is not the same thing as the

Kahler Grand Hotel, which is the one that's right across the street and

is all old. I think the Inn and Suites is newer (though still close and

connected to Mayo). I haven't stayed at either, but I get the sense

that probably the Inn and Suites is newer and therefore better.

Did you get my email about meeting up? I'd love to? I know Mayo like

the back of my hand. I love it!

My advice is to be proactive. My GI doctor is Dr. Sandborn, and last

time I went he wanted me to just see his nurse practitioner. I told

them that I didn't fly all the way from Chicago to see a nurse

practitioner, I wanted to see Dr. Sandborn, and so they brought him in

to see me. But if I hadn't insisted, I wouldn't have seen him. It can

be a problem with big-shot doctors sometimes. Another tip is that if

you are done early with one appointment and you have time before your

next one (even if it's a procedure), go ahead to the next one, they

will often squeeze you in early. It depends on how busy they are, but

I've had some luck with that. It's nice to have it all done. Generally,

I have found that they are very accommodating when you ask for stuff.

Be in touch if you want to meet up and you want more Mayo tips!!

There's a great massage place too if you're into that and I can

recommend a particular therapist.

Ruth

>

>

> Hi, all. I suppose this is a bit late to be asking, but I'm

scheduled to go out to Mayo Rochester at the end of the week. I'm a

veteran of Mayo ville, but Rochester's a whole new thing for

me! Anyhow, we made reservations at Kahler Inn and Suites. Does

anyone know anything about them? Are we staying at an okay place, is

it near enough to the Mayo Clinic and, hopefully and most importantly,

is the Inn a clean one?

>

> Thanks!

>

> Sandi in VA

>