The Clarkson Inn

3.5 star property

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Interior entrance
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Business centre
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1 Main St, Potsdam, NY, 13676
  • Raquette River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Clarkson University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • State University of New York-Potsdam
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guest Room with One Queen Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Guest Room with Two Queen Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (ADA with Two Queen Beds)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Clarkson Inn

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and gas grills. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall are onsite.
The Clarkson Inn offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Clarkson Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Raquette River. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Raquette River and 5 minutes by foot from Clarkson University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly The Clarkson Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Potsdam hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • High chair
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Step-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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Turndown service

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

The Clarkson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with partner
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

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are old but very clean and pleasant, the staff is very friendly, on future visits to Postdam, I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here for a Clarkson University visit. Nice convenient location close to the university with friendly staff and a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location next to river
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for downtown, everywhere is walkable, right on the river, with a nice park and weekend farmers market
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Charming. Staff very efficient & helpful. Great location, next to a beautiful park where we enjoyed a spectacular sunset view. Walking distance to restaurants, ice cream parlors & shopping. I gladly will recommend it to family’s & friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This propery sits in front of the Potsdam Farmers market, park w/ gazebo. You’re on Main Street and corner street Market St.) are loaded with shops and eateries and you are walkable to Suny Potsdam, if you don’t mind walking ( 1/2 - 1 mile? ).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little old school looking but clean, comfortable, and convenient. Staff were very nice and responsive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice and big. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Orford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was that the grout in the tub area was not as clean as expected. I especially loved the fact that my room looked out on the river, and that the windows actually opened! It was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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