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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, pillow-top 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 centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £112
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top 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 cots/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, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/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, pillow-top 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 cots/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, pillow-top 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 cots/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, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/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, pillow-top 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 cots/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, pillow-top 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 cots/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, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive

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 centre, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking are nearby. Fellow travellers 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-lead area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site 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 centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

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 centre
  • 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
  • Step-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 curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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
  • High chair

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 such as downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre 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. Travellers say that 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

  • Excellent dining options are available within walking distance of the property. (5 reviews)
  • 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 Exceptional

Great updates since our last visit!
Melinda, 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

Very friendly!
Erin, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Renee, 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

8/10 Very good

Great local hotel.
Ian, 1-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

Great place to stay if you are in the area!
Amy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

New rooms are nice but I had no hot wzter
john, 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

8/10 Very good

Property was undergoing renovations. Lower star rating m condition due to construction at the property. Otherwise, it was great.
Ken, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Classic, quiet, comfortable, convenient!
Wendy, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

great stay
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lovely inn which captures the "olde tyme" spirit of new england small inns of days gone by rooms are spacious and well laid out heat/air/etc. are excellent- very god infrastructure people [staff] are gracious and welcoming just a great stay
Glen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Classic favorite.

I like to stay here every time we visit my daughter for school. Perfect location. I’m excited they are doing some renovations, excited to see new upgrades.
DIANA, 1-night trip