We rented a 1BR apartment in this building through Airbnb during my husband’s surgery at Mayo Clinic. We spent six nights here. The apartment itself is clean and well-supplied. The building itself, however could use a clean up. First floor hallway is dirty and smells of MJ. Exterior doors are rusty. Parking lot has several obviously abandoned vehicles on it and is completely unlit. Street and railroad noise is pretty awful, and the walls and ceiling are thin. I would not stay here again.

Let's just say this...this is not a hotel as you would think. It is more of an extended stay apartment complex, and does not have many of the hotel amenities that you would have downtown, and that you would pay a lot more money to obtain. This is more like staying at your grandma's house, if your grandma stopped updating her house in the 70's, but was obsessive about cleaning. Yes, the bedspreads are polyester. Yes, the furniture is dated. As is the entire complex. But, it is clean, quiet, and close to the clinic, although not walking distance. My sister wanted an apartment that had a private washer and dryer, and a complete kitchen. And this is what she got. Along with windows with a view of the Zumbro River, and FREE parking. There is a coded entry, for safety, and each apartment also has a private key for the individual apartments, as well as the back door from the parking lot. The kitchens contain everything you need for cooking, from dishes and mugs to stove and a refrigerator. We needed a roll in shower, and so the manager gave us a three bedroom suite for the price of a two bedroom suite. It had two complete bathrooms, and a large laundry room, as well as comfortable couches, and a dining room with table and chairs. The AC worked well, and kept the apartment at whatever temperature we needed. Maintenance was so responsive that they beat me to my sister's apartment to change a lightbulb. The towels and washcloths are adequate, but I did go out to buy two bath sheets because I am spoiled. The mattress was as comfortable as my bed at home. Would I give this place five stars? No, because it is a little dated. And, the lightbulbs aren't very bright. But, if you need a cheaper place to stay, and you want to expand your horizons by meeting and greeting other cultures, and need a postal delivery address and great host, this is the place for you to stay. Just bring your own toiletries and any extras you might need. Or, there is a shopping center just up Civic Center Drive. My sister is still there, in her two bedroom, and her caregivers rotate. I would go back again and stay there, if I needed long term care.