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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NT$3,291
NT$3,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View (Shower Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Shower Only;with Sofabed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (with Sofabed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Potsdam, Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Higley Flow State Park and Raquette River, while St. Lawrence Power And Equipment Museum and St Lawrence County Center for History and Culture are cultural highlights. 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
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1 Main St, Potsdam, NY, 13676

What's nearby

  • A river with turbulent water flowing over rocks, surrounded by dense forest.
    Raquette River
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Country Children's Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clarkson University
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Lawrence University
    17 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cheel Arena
    19 min walk
  • Mama Lucia
    14 min walk
  • McDuff's Pub
    6 min walk
  • Eben's Hearth
    17 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    8 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
    • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and gas grills
    • Smoke-free premises, an off-leash area, 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 fire extinguisher and 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

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 2026/7/2, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn on 2026/7/5 start from NT$3,291, excluding 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?

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

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

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