Hosting a Conference or Event in Rochester

Engine makes it easy to search and book conference hotels in Rochester for your next corporate event or large meeting. The list below orders properties by event capability, with the Kahler Grand Hotel among the top options: its largest event space, Heritage Hall, runs about 7,200 square feet and holds up to 1,000 people across 13 total meeting rooms. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms can compare rates and amenities across these hotels.

Rochester is home to Mayo Clinic, one of the largest medical centers in the country, and the city regularly hosts medical conferences, corporate meetings, and professional gatherings that draw organizations from across healthcare and beyond. These hotels serve companies of every size and industry, whether your team is attending a multi-day conference or hosting a corporate event of your own. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that connects planners to over 40,000 venues.

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Kahler Grand Hotel

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (2341)

The Kahler Grand Hotel offers 597 rooms and 13 event spaces, with Heritage Hall spanning about 7,150 square feet and hosting up to 1,000 people for large meetings and corporate events.

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Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

3-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (647)

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area features 264 rooms and 9 event spaces. Dr. John H. Noseworthy Hall, its largest room at about 7,339 square feet, accommodates up to 800 people.

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Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

2-star hotel 4.1 Great (1001)

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's provides 149 rooms and 11 event spaces, including the Empire Event Center at about 8,000 square feet with capacity for up to 900 attendees.

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AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (1516)

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic has 130 rooms and 8 event spaces. Its largest event space runs about 6,600 square feet and holds up to 424 people.

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Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (576)

Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic offers 202 rooms and 5 event spaces, with a Ballroom spanning about 3,723 square feet and hosting up to 450 people.

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DoubleTree Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (1)

DoubleTree Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area features 5 event spaces, including University Hall at about 4,459 square feet with capacity for up to 500 attendees.

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Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1002)

Hotel Indigo Rochester, Mayo Clinic Area by IHG provides 178 rooms and 3 event spaces. The Plaza Room, its biggest room at about 3,577 square feet, accommodates up to 397 people.

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Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (1111)

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area has 214 rooms and 4 event spaces, with the Evergreen Room spanning about 1,377 square feet and hosting up to 64 attendees.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester-North

2-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1005)

Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester-North offers 124 rooms and 2 event spaces. The Hampton Meeting Room runs about 1,144 square feet and holds up to 80 people.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area / Saint Marys

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (538)

Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area / Saint Marys features 108 rooms and 2 event spaces, with Victory Hall at about 690 square feet accommodating up to 60 people.

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Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1001)

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area provides 172 rooms and 2 event spaces. Gathering Room 1, its largest room at about 738 square feet, hosts up to 80 attendees.

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Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (954)

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN has 143 rooms and 1 event space, the Embassy Room, which spans about 800 square feet and accommodates up to 60 people.

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

3-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (562)

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area offers 110 rooms and the 1883 Meeting Room, spanning about 800 square feet with capacity for up to 32 attendees.

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Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (211)

Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area features 89 rooms and the Silver Lake Room, its event space running about 480 square feet and hosting up to 20 people.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

2-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (841)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester, Mayo Clinic Area by IHG provides 85 rooms and 2 event spaces, with the Express Boardroom at about 288 square feet accommodating up to 10 people.

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Compare conference hotels in Rochester

Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Largest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Kahler Grand Hotel 7,150 sq ft 1,000 13 597 4.2 (2,341)
2 Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area 7,339 sq ft 800 9 264 4.8 (647)
3 Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's 8,000 sq ft 900 11 149 4.1 (1,001)
4 AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic 6,600 sq ft 424 8 130 4.1 (1,516)
5 Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic 3,723 sq ft 450 5 202 4.2 (576)
6 DoubleTree Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area 4,459 sq ft 500 5 – 4.0 (1)
7 Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG 3,577 sq ft 397 3 178 4.4 (1,002)
8 Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area 1,377 sq ft 64 4 214 4.0 (1,111)
9 Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester-North 1,144 sq ft 80 2 124 4.6 (1,005)
10 Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area / Saint Marys 690 sq ft 60 2 108 4.6 (538)
11 Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area 738 sq ft 80 2 172 4.5 (1,001)
12 Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN 800 sq ft 60 1 143 4.4 (954)
13 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area 800 sq ft 32 1 110 4.8 (562)
14 Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area 480 sq ft 20 1 89 4.3 (211)
15 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG 288 sq ft 10 2 85 4.3 (841)

Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in conference hotels in Rochester?
Meeting space is the first factor: look at the size of the largest event space, the total number of rooms available for breakouts or smaller sessions, and capacity. Guest-room count matters if you need a room block for attendees. On-site dining, parking, and wifi help keep everything convenient, though specifics vary by property.
How does Engine help me book both guest rooms and meeting space for a large meeting?
For the guest-room side, if you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room block; for 8 or fewer, you can book self-serve on the platform. For the meeting and event space itself, planners can find and request a venue through Engine Spaces, which gives you access to thousands of options across the U.S.
What amenities can I expect at these hotels?
Most offer on-site parking, complimentary wifi, and restaurants or breakfast options, which can simplify logistics for your attendees. AV equipment, catering, and room setup vary by property, so confirm those details directly with the hotel when you request space.
How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a conference?
The earlier, the better. For a large event, start securing your room block at least three to six months out to lock in availability and rates. Booking through Engine gives you consolidated invoicing and pre-negotiated rates with no membership fee.
What should I compare when choosing where to host or stay?
Compare the largest event space (for example, the Best Western Rochester has a largest space of about 8,000 square feet that holds up to 900 people, while the Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area offers about 7,300 square feet and up to 800 people). Also weigh the number of breakout rooms, guest-room count, and amenities that fit your agenda.
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