Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

3.5 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $115
$103 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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
(8 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

Potsdam

A stay at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn places you in the heart of Potsdam, within a 5-minute walk of Raquette River and Clarkson University. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from State University of New York-Potsdam and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

What's nearby

  • North Country Children's Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Raquette River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clarkson University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Akwesasne Mohawk Casino - 56 min drive - 37.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheel Arena - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDuff's Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eben's Hearth - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mama Lucia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include a picnic area, gas grills, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

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

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable nice staff and breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast, friendly staff and comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stay here frequently for work and the rooms are spacious, clean, and great location. Staff are super approachable and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Abdallah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Front desk lady was so great helpful and respectful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the clerk on duty when I arrived late was incredibly kind. The location is really convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was spotless; temperature was comfortable & it was much larger than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to my daughter
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. The stairs could have used a vacuuming. Would like to see vending machines.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice room with view of river
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was restful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was enthusiastic and made us feel welcome! The room was spectacular and immaculate!! Loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Western Potsdam is a very convenient and lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and smelled great when we first arrived. Staff was great and very accommodating. Climate control worked great considering the -10 degree night the area had. The beds were a tad firm, but I know that just personal preference so not really a negative. The breakfast wasn't spectacular, but there was a decent selection and it was free so I won't complain to much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good job
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, quiet, clean, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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