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Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Restaurant
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$250
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

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

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

Located in Potsdam, Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Higley Flow State Park and Coles Creek State Park, while St. Lawrence Power And Equipment Museum and Lisbon Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snow tubing.
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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

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

Hotel by the river, remodelled 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 centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn include perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More 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/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Highchair
  • 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 centre

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the 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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

As of 13 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$249.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

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?

Checkout 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 Raquette River and Clarkson University. State University of New York-Potsdam and Canton-Potsdam Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

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Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 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

Miyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, really helpful people at the front desk, always clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location and free parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with newly renovated walk in shower! Larger than average hotel room with cubbies and lots of storage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Donna

Totally updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

dina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

In middle of remodel. Was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very good location to other local businesses
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful front desk. Prompt responses to inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local hotel.
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

8/10 Good

Carrie

We got transferred to the Hampton Inn because of renovations and it was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel with spacious rooms and very convenient to the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

4/10 Poor

George

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Noreen

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New rooms are nice but I had no hot wzter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025