The Clarkson Inn

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior entrance
Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Potsdam

The Clarkson Inn places you in the centre of Potsdam, within a short 5-minute stroll of Raquette River and Clarkson University. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include ski storage, gas grills and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Potsdam hotel include State University of New York-Potsdam and Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Raquette River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clarkson University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Potsdam Town & Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.9 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

The Clarkson Inn

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1985
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Clarkson Inn offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Clarkson Inn?

The Clarkson Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Clarkson Inn?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Clarkson Inn on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$202.28, 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.

Is parking available at The Clarkson Inn?

Yep, The Clarkson Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Clarkson Inn?

The closest beach to The Clarkson Inn is Postwood Park (7.5 km).

Is The Clarkson Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a gas grill and a picnic area, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Clarkson Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Clarkson Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Clarkson Inn?

No, The Clarkson Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Clarkson Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Clarkson Inn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Clarkson Inn, with dog exercise areas on offer.

The Clarkson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you walk in you feel like you are home. I would call you crazy if you go anywhere else i would go back as many times i can in the near future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Burke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is very minimal and bland. I I love to stay here. It is so convenient!!! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice building, pleasant personnel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt E.

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I especially liked the park next to the Hotel with the water, I walked there everyday after dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasure meeting the hotel staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot, great staff.. breaky could be a little better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sacha Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights in July and we had a fabulous stay! Hotel has the best location…. Right in town with a beautiful park by the river and all the restaurants right there. Staff was lovely and helpful. Breakfast was good and a nice touch. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here about four times but this time was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant staff at check in. Great breakfast. Clean spacious room with great amenities. Gave great recommendation for dinner. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My time on site was very short, but the building and staff were excellent! I only wish I had more time to explore Potsdam.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

YM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jenna

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable. Room was large.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The customer service is so good I would recommend this hotel and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Horrible room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place
Not the first time. This place is a good secret. Nice service and nice building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Morrisville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every employee was friendly and helpful beyond belief!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024