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Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

3.5 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits at this welcoming inn where guests gather around the firepit or celebrate special occasions in the elegant banquet space

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The Clarkson Inn sits by the river, offering travelers a continental breakfast each morning and cozy evenings around the firepit. Enjoy WiFi throughout, a banquet hall for events, and barbecue grills for outdoor cooking. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 452
SAR 502 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(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, 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)

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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)

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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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)

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
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(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

About the neighborhood

Located in Potsdam, Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn is in the city center and on a river. St. Lawrence Power And Equipment Museum and St Lawrence County Center for History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lisbon Depot Museum and Upper Canada Village. North Country Children's Museum and Timequest Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and snowshoeing. Visit our Potsdam travel guide
Map
1 Main St, Potsdam, NY, 13676

What's nearby

  • #aquatrove hike and swim!
    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
  • St. Lawrence Health System
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eben's Hearth
    17 min walk
  • McDuff's Pub
    6 min walk
  • Mama Lucia
    14 min walk
  • Maxfields
    3 min walk
  • Foxy Roxy's
    17 min walk

About this property

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

Hotel by the river, remodeled in 2025
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a gym at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Gas grills, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, free infant beds, and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Renovated entire property - June 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is 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

Is Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn located?

Located in the heart of Potsdam, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of North Country Children's Museum, Raquette River, and Clarkson University. State University of New York-Potsdam and Canton-Potsdam Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Convenient downtown location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view, great room, friendly staff, exactly what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and so nice. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and larger than than expected. Bathroom area was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are newly redone and super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WiFi was problematic but the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints with our room! Everything was clean and the beds comfortable. Nice toiletries in bath. Here’s a heads up, there isn’t an elevator, so if you have bad knees, request a ground floor room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great find. Will definitely stay or recommend. Awesome location and good breakfast with 24 hour coffee service. Rooms were great with full kitchen overlooking the river. Stayed for 10 days and loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived at 4:30 to find our room was not ready due to a “housekeeping issue”. We waited until 6:45 for our room to check in. The beds are rock hard and very uncomfortable and we ran out of toilet paper. Breakfast was minimal. On a positive note, the location is great, the rooms are large and spacious, and the price was reasonable. However, we wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daragh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay while visiting our daughter at Potsdam really liked the location relative to the places we ate and visited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking access to local shops and restaurants. Convenient for visits to area students.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

GraceAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice accomodations

The room was larger than expected which was a nice surprise. The location to the University was very good. The Inn is undergoing renovations which did take away from the atmosphere, However, it did not bother me in the least.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to stay . Excellent dining across the street
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful classic hotel. Breakfast options included a couple of gluten free items. Will stay again here for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the clarkson, great location. Great staff. We stay here every time we go to Potsdam.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always pleasant staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023