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Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel on river in Potsdam

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Fitness facility
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
On the river, The Clarkson Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a cozy firepit. Connect to WiFi, host events in the banquet hall, or unwind by the barbecue grills. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Ski facilities
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (11)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
$125 nightly
The total price is $139
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Shower Only;with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Shower Only;with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View (Shower Only)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View (Shower Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Main St, Potsdam, NY, 13676

What's nearby

  • Raquette River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clarkson University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Stables at Windy Point - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Eben's Hearth - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Foxy Roxy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

Enjoy your visit to Potsdam with a stay at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Gas grills

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1985
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Clarkson Inn
Clarkson Inn Potsdam
Clarkson Potsdam
The Clarkson Inn Hotel
The Clarkson Inn Potsdam
The Clarkson Inn Hotel Potsdam

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and a picnic area.

What's the area around Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn like?

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn is located by the river, a short 3-minute walk from Raquette River and 5 minutes' walk from Clarkson University. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality and variety, including gluten-free options. (20 reviews)
  • The property offers easy parking and access to a nearby park with a river and pleasant views. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Quick and easy check in
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great updates since our last visit!
Melinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great option for staying around Canton & Potsdam

We had a lovely stay at this pet friendly hotel in potsdam. Nice large rooms, very clean, very friendly staff and a great location on the river. However, it should be noted that there is no elevator in the building. If you are put in a 2nd floor room, you will need to take the stairs. This will be a problem for people with mobility issues.
Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Even though the first floor of the hotel was under construction, the room was immaculate, staff were friendly and helpful, and it was very quiet and pleasant. Would recommend staying there.
Daragh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms.
dina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the location next to the river.
Tonya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and very good location to other local businesses
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly!
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Renee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In middle of remodel. Was ok.
Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great local hotel.
Ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lobby is totally tarped off for major renovation. Severely limits breakfast options. Very comfortable room
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy walking access to local shops and restaurants. Convenient for visits to area students.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We got transferred to the Hampton Inn because of renovations and it was excellent!
Carrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly helpful front desk. Prompt responses to inquiries.
Miyo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint hotel with spacious rooms and very convenient to the downtown area.
Bradley, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Chad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay while visiting our daughter at Potsdam really liked the location relative to the places we ate and visited.
Richard, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Clean rooms but place was a total mess because of construction. No coffee maker in room, phone didn’t work, shades didn’t go up and down, no breakfast available and was afraid to park in parking lot because of construction trailers and equipment everywhere.
George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a good place to stay . Excellent dining across the street
Leon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Classic, quiet, comfortable, convenient!
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the clarkson, great location. Great staff. We stay here every time we go to Potsdam.
Sylvia, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

You can hear everything. There was a large party staying and they were very loud. Couldn’t take it i had to call the front desk at 4 in the morning. Even after i called it took a little while before it was a little more quiet. The facility was also under construction. The room was nice and spacious. The front desk very helpful and courteous.
Noreen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful classic hotel. Breakfast options included a couple of gluten free items. Will stay again here for sure!
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property undergoing renovations so some features not available. Room was newly remodeled and clean. Only issue was lack of hot water for shower in morning. Otherwise it is a nice place and will be even better once renovations are finished.
David, 1-night trip