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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
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Restaurant
Fitness facility
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
$134 nightly
The total price is $149
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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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

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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(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, 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)

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(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, 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

  • ‪Eben's Hearth - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Foxy Roxy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDuff's Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maxfield's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sergi's Italian Restaurant - ‬5 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.

Languages

English

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

  • The property offers easy parking and convenient access to a nearby park with a river and hiking trails. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with many choices and some reviewers even mentioning it as one of the best around. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, conveniently located.
Miyo, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Newly renovated, really helpful people at the front desk, always clean!
Miyo, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, convenient location and free parking. Friendly staff.
Kathryn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Spacious room with newly renovated walk in shower! Larger than average hotel room with cubbies and lots of storage.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The breakfast was good. The bed comfort was horrible. The bed was very uncomfortable. It was very hard and very hard to sleep on.
Jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We lived everything. Clean rooms, supportive and responsive staff, and an excellent location made our stay most enjoyable. Kassia and Brianna were amazing! Thanks to everyone!
Barbara, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff was nice and knowledgeable. Room was CLEAN and had great space. Bed was a little hard. I would stay here again, the cleanliness outweighs the hard bed.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It’s right downtown close to everything including the university. Only things were - our fridge still had food in it from the previous guest and they never came in and gave us new towels on second day. They also never indicated they were not going to do that.
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our room was large and comfortable. The parking lot was also spacious and offered easy access to the facility. The staff was friendly and helpful. Downtown Potsdam, where the hotel is located, is largely deserted, with empty storefronts in most of the historic buildings. However, there is a beautiful riverfront park right next to the hotel that offers pleasant views of the water and surrounding scenery. Also, even though the Potsdam area does not offer boutiques or other high-end shopping or dining options, one can find department stores, discount outlets, grocery stores, diners and practical dining options just a few minutes away by car.
Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Totally updated.
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

Great rooms.
dina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

The updates to the hotel are great. the rooms are above average size which is awesome. I personally love that there are multiple hooks and shelves to hang items. There was a beside table for the second queen bed. It's like the hotel had heard my complaints from over the years and did it all right here. I would recommend this hotel to everyone. My only slight negative is one of the bed sheets were stained and it just kinda grossed me out. but everythign else was amazing.
Katrina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly!
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!
Renee, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Great local hotel.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Great place!
Chad, 1-night trip