Owned by Carpenter and Torgerson II, LLC; Led by Dan Nelson, General Manager, and Gail Nelson, Director of Sales

November 21, 2014 – ROCHESTER, Minn. and MCLEAN, Va. – Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, announced today the opening of its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys.

The six-story hotel, owned by Carpenter and Torgerson II, LLC, is the fifth Homewood Suites property in the state and features 108 suites. Dan Nelson, general manager, and Gail Nelson, director of sales, have been in the hotel industry for a combined 40 years.

“Guests visiting St. Marys Hospital, the Mayo Clinic or downtown Rochester will feel at home in our spacious suites with fully-equipped kitchens,” said Dan Nelson, general manager, Homewood Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys.. “From complimentary Wi-Fi and hot full breakfast, to amenities including a fitness center, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, guests will find everything they need to enjoy a warm and relaxing stay with us.”

The hotel is located at 165 13th Avenue SW, across from St. Marys Hospital and a short distance of the Mayo Clinic. Guests of Homewood Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys can enjoy nearby restaurants, bars, outdoor events, family-friendly activities, shopping and attractions including the Mayowood Mansion and Gardens, the Mayo Civic Center and the Olmsted Historical Center.

Homewood Suites by Hilton provides travelers amenities and services that maximize their travel budgets including: complimentary internet, daily free full-hot breakfast and light evening dinner and drinks* Monday through Thursday. In addition, Homewood Suites offers fully equipped kitchens, separate sleeping and living spaces, a complimentary grocery shopping service** and recreational options to stay active – all amenities that enable travelers to be at home and make life on the road more about life and less about the road.

Homewood Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates at more than 4,200 hotels worldwide.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys or call +1 507 218 3320.

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