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Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Potsdam

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Shower Only;with Sofabed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Potsdam

City center stay.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from North Country Children's Museum and a 5-minute walk from Raquette River. Also, Clarkson University is within half a mile (1 km) and State University of New York-Potsdam is within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheel Arena - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Eben's Hearth - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDuff's Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mama Lucia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

3.5-star Victorian hotel perfect for exploring Potsdam
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn was completed in June 2025.

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
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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: 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)!

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 each 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

How close is Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn to the airport?

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn is 23.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

As of Feb 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn on Mar 30, 2026 start from 107.2, 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.

Does Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn.

How close is Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 5.2 mi (9-min drive) from Postwood Park and 13 mi (21-min drive) from Taylor Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn offer free breakfast?

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn have a pool?

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn to downtown Potsdam?

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn is 0.3 mi away from Potsdam.

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was in great condition, clean and spacious, staff very well trained and attentive. A caveat: no elevator, so 2nd floor a challenge for mobility issues. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Charice

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bedroom was good, but bathroom was musty, moldy caulk, mold on the shower curtains, the vent fan did not work it was extremely loud and broken, no toilet paper, there’s just a sliding door to the bathroom that leaves a open crack so no privacy. The district manager at the front desk was not friendly but the cleaning ladies were nice and smiled at us. The Keurig was filled with dust/grime. I’ve been to other BW and they are much cleaner & the staff is friendly. I was not satisfied with our stay here. Even after touching the shower curtain we stank from the gross smell of the curtain. I notified the workers but they just said they’ll pass it on. We didn’t get a different room and/or nothing was fixed/changed. I know this BW is new to town but we won’t be back there. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family
When we went to check in, they said they did not have a reservation. Yet they were able to transfer our reservation to a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

naomi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view, great room, friendly staff, exactly what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was good and clean, and the staff friendly and accommodating. I had stayed here before and liked it, particularly the breakfast: fruit, yoghurt, skim milk, cereal, eggs. A pretty good breakfast. This time, however, there was no fruit, and no yoghurt. I stayed four nights. On the third morning there was also no milk, although there was cereal. Only on my fourth morning was there fruit and yoghurt. Why it should take three nights for the hotel to be content with offering their guests a substandard breakfast (they were waiting for a shipment, they told me) is beyond me, especially with a supermarket a quarter mile away. In fact, that's where I went to buy what the hotel should have offered. I suggest that management be more attentive to their guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room cleanliness could be improved. We found a large stain on our comforter and the water pressure in the shower was like a trickle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maranne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, East Brunswick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are newly redone and super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WiFi was problematic but the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pat

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were in an accessible room but the toilet was a low one. One could not get hot water in the shower. The temperature dial on the heater was missing and they could not provide a new one. Thus we had to manually turn the heat off & on. I was told they could not adjust my room fee as I booked through a 3rd party. The rom fee was approx $250/night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Audubon

Will at the front desk did a great job
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had no water pressure. Took over 45 minutes to shower properly. Almost no hot water to speak of.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025