Clarkson Inn
US$157
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$157
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Clarkson Inn average US$114 in the cheapest month (June) and US$181 in the most expensive month (May), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$144 |
| February | US$142 |
| March | US$128 |
| April | US$132 |
| May | US$181 |
| June | US$114 |
| July | US$132 |
| August | US$138 |
| October | US$157 |
| November | US$132 |
| December | US$124 |
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About this property
Riverfront hotel in Potsdam with free breakfast, 24-hour reception, and spacious rooms featuring pillowtop mattresses.
24-hour reception
Air conditioned
Business centre
Concierge
Tour desk
Dry cleaning
Location
1 Main St Potsdam New York 13676, Potsdam, New York, United States of America
Room options
Deluxe 2 Queen Room
Standard 2 Queen Room
Standard Queen Room
Deluxe Queen Room
Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guest Room with One Queen Bed)
Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Guest Room with Two Queen Beds)
Traditional Queen Room
Traditional 2 Queen Room
Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Adapted with Two Queen Beds)
Traditional 2 Queen Room (Accessible)
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Guest reviews of Clarkson Inn
8.5
Very good
Based on 448 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
31%
Couple
14%
Family
42%
Group
6%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Clarkson Inn, travelers frequently praise the friendly, welcoming staff and the walkable downtown riverside location, while noting that ongoing and recent renovations have changed the property’s feel and, at times, temporarily affected amenities and common areas.
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What guests think
At Clarkson Inn, travelers frequently praise the friendly, welcoming staff and the walkable downtown riverside location, while noting that ongoing and recent renovations have changed the property’s feel and, at times, temporarily affected amenities and common areas.
Rooms are generally spacious, updated or well kept, and some offer river views; however, several reviews mention thin walls, occasional noise, firm mattresses, or intermittent hot water. Cleanliness is often praised, but a number of guests reported bathroom maintenance issues like mildew, musty odors, or worn finishes. Breakfast ranges from good to limited, with disruptions or reduced options during renovation periods. Expect a convenient, comfortable stay with friendly service, but check current renovation status and room preferences.
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Facilities
Renovations have affected common areas and amenities at times, though updates are noted. Several reviews report no elevator, and parking is easy and convenient.
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Diana
8 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We knew there would not be breakfast and there would be some construction in lobby area but we would have a renovated room. It felt like the room was finished 10 minutes before we arrived. The shower caulking was done poorly (and quickly?). The second morning there was NO hot water and when we reported it, the only response was “oh.” There was construction materials and trash everywhere and dust was a problem. Parking was among containers as construction workers took spots closest to doors. There should have been a much more clearer indication of construction and much better management of this project
We knew there would not be breakfast and there would be some construction in lobby area but we would have a renovated room. It felt like the room was finished 10 minutes before we arrived. The shower caulking was done poorly (and quickly?). The second morning there was NO hot water and when we reported it, the only response was “oh.” There was construction materials and trash everywhere and dust was a problem. Parking was among containers as construction workers took spots closest to doors. There should have been a much more clearer indication of construction and much better management of this project
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Michael
30 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice, clean hotel. NOTE - NO ELEVATOR. I did not request first floor. When I arrived, they didn't have a first floor room. However they did get me one. I'm in my 70's and an elevator is needed when not on the first floor. Furniture is heavy older style. Seating was good, but chairs were hard to move. It would be nice if there were an adjustable office chair. Armchair would not go under the desk. Good TV and show selection. Location in town is great. Walk out the door and you are in downtown Potsdam. If I were younger and more fit, I would stay there again. Should I go back again, I may check out the Hampton Inn, farther away.
Nice, clean hotel. NOTE - NO ELEVATOR. I did not request first floor. When I arrived, they didn't have a first floor room. However they did get me one. I'm in my 70's and an elevator is needed when not on the first floor. Furniture is heavy older style. Seating was good, but chairs were hard to move. It would be nice if there were an adjustable office chair. Armchair would not go under the desk. Good TV and show selection. Location in town is great. Walk out the door and you are in downtown Potsdam. If I were younger and more fit, I would stay there again. Should I go back again, I may check out the Hampton Inn, farther away.
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Patricia
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Clarkson Inn is undergoing renovations at this time, so no breakfast in the morning while it is redone. The newly renovated rooms no longer have the vibe of the original, now that modernized,
The Clarkson Inn is undergoing renovations at this time, so no breakfast in the morning while it is redone. The newly renovated rooms no longer have the vibe of the original, now that modernized,
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David
13 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Edward
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was large and comfortable. The parking lot was also spacious and offered easy access to the facility. The staff was friendly and helpful. Downtown Potsdam, where the hotel is located, is largely deserted, with empty storefronts in most of the historic buildings. However, there is a beautiful riverfront park right next to the hotel that offers pleasant views of the water and surrounding scenery. Also, even though the Potsdam area does not offer boutiques or other high-end shopping or dining options, one can find department stores, discount outlets, grocery stores, diners and practical dining options just a few minutes away by car.
Our room was large and comfortable. The parking lot was also spacious and offered easy access to the facility. The staff was friendly and helpful. Downtown Potsdam, where the hotel is located, is largely deserted, with empty storefronts in most of the historic buildings. However, there is a beautiful riverfront park right next to the hotel that offers pleasant views of the water and surrounding scenery. Also, even though the Potsdam area does not offer boutiques or other high-end shopping or dining options, one can find department stores, discount outlets, grocery stores, diners and practical dining options just a few minutes away by car.
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Maria Elena
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel has been completely renovated recently.
The hotel has been completely renovated recently.
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Joanne
9 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Clarkson is in the middle of a remodel, and it's coming along nicely. We've stayed there 3 prior times, but this is the first in their refinished rooms. The bathroom tile was very nice, the new furniture was also comfortable and stylish. The staff was friendly as always
The Clarkson is in the middle of a remodel, and it's coming along nicely. We've stayed there 3 prior times, but this is the first in their refinished rooms. The bathroom tile was very nice, the new furniture was also comfortable and stylish. The staff was friendly as always
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George
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Raymond
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay at this pet friendly hotel in potsdam. Nice large rooms, very clean, very friendly staff and a great location on the river. However, it should be noted that there is no elevator in the building. If you are put in a 2nd floor room, you will need to take the stairs. This will be a problem for people with mobility issues.
We had a lovely stay at this pet friendly hotel in potsdam. Nice large rooms, very clean, very friendly staff and a great location on the river. However, it should be noted that there is no elevator in the building. If you are put in a 2nd floor room, you will need to take the stairs. This will be a problem for people with mobility issues.
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David
6 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great location and has always been a nice hotel, but right now it's undergoing a major renovation, which has over 50% of the facility completely closed. There is dust everywhere, the front entry has plastic tarp everywhere, and the carpets are a mess. The room that we have is updated and very nice. We had requested two beds, and they only had a king and a pullout available. Their biggest two weekends of the year are here for graduations, yet they have over half the rooms unavailable. The construction should be very obviously stated on the hotel, as this is a huge disappointment.
This is a great location and has always been a nice hotel, but right now it's undergoing a major renovation, which has over 50% of the facility completely closed. There is dust everywhere, the front entry has plastic tarp everywhere, and the carpets are a mess. The room that we have is updated and very nice. We had requested two beds, and they only had a king and a pullout available. Their biggest two weekends of the year are here for graduations, yet they have over half the rooms unavailable. The construction should be very obviously stated on the hotel, as this is a huge disappointment.
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe very clean rooms and spaces, but recurring comments cite bathroom mildew or musty odors and occasional dust/debris during renovation periods.
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Delia
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Comfortable room
Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Comfortable room
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LARRY
2 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful ! Very spacious, clean , quiet. Very nice front desk personnel Great location
Beautiful ! Very spacious, clean , quiet. Very nice front desk personnel Great location
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Charice
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Linda
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When I booked this, it was a quaint local inn. While we knew there were updates being done to the main floor, we didn’t know it had been completed changed to a Best Western. I sent an email before our trip asking for information, it was never acknowledged. It is sterile and cold. No one at the desk even spoke to us when we went down to get coffee to go. Not even a Good Morning. Not good for anyone needing an elevator. When traveling, luggage can be awkward to get up stairs. There is only a stairway with awkward railings. The bathroom has no safety features at all. Nothing at all to hang on to when getting into and out of the tub. We don’t need ADA but there is nothing. The shower curtain has an easily removable bottom so it can be cleaned but it was caked with mildew. All I can say is that the beds were clean and comfy. Extremely disappointed by their “upgrades”.
When I booked this, it was a quaint local inn. While we knew there were updates being done to the main floor, we didn’t know it had been completed changed to a Best Western. I sent an email before our trip asking for information, it was never acknowledged. It is sterile and cold. No one at the desk even spoke to us when we went down to get coffee to go. Not even a Good Morning. Not good for anyone needing an elevator. When traveling, luggage can be awkward to get up stairs. There is only a stairway with awkward railings. The bathroom has no safety features at all. Nothing at all to hang on to when getting into and out of the tub. We don’t need ADA but there is nothing. The shower curtain has an easily removable bottom so it can be cleaned but it was caked with mildew. All I can say is that the beds were clean and comfy. Extremely disappointed by their “upgrades”.
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John
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean. Recently upgraded. Good breakfast too.
Very clean. Recently upgraded. Good breakfast too.
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Rhonda
20 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was spacious and quiet. It is walking distance to several restaurants. The bathroom needs attention ASAP. It was very old and moldy. The mold and mildew had new caulk smeared all over. The corners of the tile floor were filthy in the bathroom.
Room was spacious and quiet. It is walking distance to several restaurants. The bathroom needs attention ASAP. It was very old and moldy. The mold and mildew had new caulk smeared all over. The corners of the tile floor were filthy in the bathroom.
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JULIANNE
18 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,343 nights
The hotel was very quaint. It reminded me of one you would find in a Hallmark movie. The rooms were quiet, roomy and comfortable. This hotel needs updating and a good solid cleaning. While surface areas appeared clean, the corners and tops of molding were downright disgusting. We had hair behind the toilets and along the side in the corners. The shower didn't have hot water and the heater was either on or off (too hot or got cold), it didn't shut off on its own if turned on. Despite these couple of things, our stay was good. We had another party in a different room that didn't experience any of our problems. The hotel was full and they couldn't move us. I would stay here again, but would make sure that the heater worked and the shower got hot before settling in!
The hotel was very quaint. It reminded me of one you would find in a Hallmark movie. The rooms were quiet, roomy and comfortable. This hotel needs updating and a good solid cleaning. While surface areas appeared clean, the corners and tops of molding were downright disgusting. We had hair behind the toilets and along the side in the corners. The shower didn't have hot water and the heater was either on or off (too hot or got cold), it didn't shut off on its own if turned on. Despite these couple of things, our stay was good. We had another party in a different room that didn't experience any of our problems. The hotel was full and they couldn't move us. I would stay here again, but would make sure that the heater worked and the shower got hot before settling in!
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Zachary
3 Dec 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
No major complaints, some areas could use some updates. Our ahower had some mildew in the Caulking. Breakfast was good . The evening desk person was fantastic to deal with. If we are back in the area we would happily stay again
No major complaints, some areas could use some updates. Our ahower had some mildew in the Caulking. Breakfast was good . The evening desk person was fantastic to deal with. If we are back in the area we would happily stay again
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Pamela
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly. Nice property. Room was nice and updated and clean.
Staff was very friendly. Nice property. Room was nice and updated and clean.
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Sandy
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was enthusiastic and made us feel welcome! The room was spectacular and immaculate!! Loved staying here.
Staff was enthusiastic and made us feel welcome! The room was spectacular and immaculate!! Loved staying here.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious and updated or well kept, with some offering river views. Several reviews mention thin walls/noise and firm mattresses, and a few reported intermittent hot water.
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Glen
14 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
lovely inn which captures the "olde tyme" spirit of new england small inns of days gone by rooms are spacious and well laid out heat/air/etc. are excellent- very god infrastructure people [staff] are gracious and welcoming just a great stay
lovely inn which captures the "olde tyme" spirit of new england small inns of days gone by rooms are spacious and well laid out heat/air/etc. are excellent- very god infrastructure people [staff] are gracious and welcoming just a great stay
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David
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Ronald
22 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious, clean, good location, great value compared to other lodging in the area.
Room was spacious, clean, good location, great value compared to other lodging in the area.
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Linda
7 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice large room, very pretty hotel. However beds were extremely hard and my hips and knees hurt all night. Also tv channel choices were awful!
Very nice large room, very pretty hotel. However beds were extremely hard and my hips and knees hurt all night. Also tv channel choices were awful!
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Leonard
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I think they need to install king size beds in their single bed rooms. They have queen beds. Next they need to put in room darkening shades they currently have inexpensive vinyl one inch mini blinds and the rooms are very bright in the morning when you are trying to get some sleep
I think they need to install king size beds in their single bed rooms. They have queen beds. Next they need to put in room darkening shades they currently have inexpensive vinyl one inch mini blinds and the rooms are very bright in the morning when you are trying to get some sleep
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Satish
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great find. Will definitely stay or recommend. Awesome location and good breakfast with 24 hour coffee service. Rooms were great with full kitchen overlooking the river. Stayed for 10 days and loved it.
This was a great find. Will definitely stay or recommend. Awesome location and good breakfast with 24 hour coffee service. Rooms were great with full kitchen overlooking the river. Stayed for 10 days and loved it.
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Jennifer
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room with newly renovated walk in shower! Larger than average hotel room with cubbies and lots of storage.
Spacious room with newly renovated walk in shower! Larger than average hotel room with cubbies and lots of storage.
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Jeff
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast was good. The bed comfort was horrible. The bed was very uncomfortable. It was very hard and very hard to sleep on.
The breakfast was good. The bed comfort was horrible. The bed was very uncomfortable. It was very hard and very hard to sleep on.
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Mariann
3 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There were renovations ongoing that they described ahead of time. I was surprised by how thin the walls were. I could easily hear every word of the conversation next door and they weren’t loud. It was clean, safe neighborhood, and close to where I needed to be. Cute little park on the river out back.
There were renovations ongoing that they described ahead of time. I was surprised by how thin the walls were. I could easily hear every word of the conversation next door and they weren’t loud. It was clean, safe neighborhood, and close to where I needed to be. Cute little park on the river out back.
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Roxanne
27 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was nice and big. Friendly staff.
Room was nice and big. Friendly staff.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-in. Some guests noted poor communication about renovations or slow follow-up on issues.
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Delia
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Comfortable room
Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Comfortable room
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Charice
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Julien
15 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kristina is the nicest host. She made our entire family feel welcome. Thank you
Kristina is the nicest host. She made our entire family feel welcome. Thank you
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Erin
5 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly!
Very friendly!
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Rosanne
4 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Notified about construction after confirming reservation, no breakfast except old prepackaged muffins with an apple in a bag. They charged my credit card upon arrival even after saying we wanted to split the charge upon check out. Room was clean, but very thin walls, so noisy. Over all I would not recommend or stay there again.
Notified about construction after confirming reservation, no breakfast except old prepackaged muffins with an apple in a bag. They charged my credit card upon arrival even after saying we wanted to split the charge upon check out. Room was clean, but very thin walls, so noisy. Over all I would not recommend or stay there again.
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Mary Kathryn
4 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely old inn with exceptional staff.
A lovely old inn with exceptional staff.
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Felix
30 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very hospitable place. The manager, Wendy, was very nice and very helpful.
Very hospitable place. The manager, Wendy, was very nice and very helpful.
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Miyo
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly helpful front desk. Prompt responses to inquiries.
Friendly helpful front desk. Prompt responses to inquiries.
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Edward
1 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly, accommodating and professional staff. Clean room with hot water and comfortable beds. Late check out was available for better scheduling the next day. Excellent service.
Very friendly, accommodating and professional staff. Clean room with hot water and comfortable beds. Late check out was available for better scheduling the next day. Excellent service.
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Sandy
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was enthusiastic and made us feel welcome! The room was spectacular and immaculate!! Loved staying here.
Staff was enthusiastic and made us feel welcome! The room was spectacular and immaculate!! Loved staying here.
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Location
Central, walkable downtown spot by the river and park, close to restaurants and area colleges; parking is straightforward. A few guests experienced street or lot noise.
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Francois
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good situation. Walkable distance from many restaurant and both universities.
Good situation. Walkable distance from many restaurant and both universities.
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Jeffrey
4 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Charming property right next to Ives Park and on the river. Good breakfast in the morning. Easy walk to restaurants in Potsdam.
Charming property right next to Ives Park and on the river. Good breakfast in the morning. Easy walk to restaurants in Potsdam.
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Steven
4 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for downtown, everywhere is walkable, right on the river, with a nice park and weekend farmers market
Great location for downtown, everywhere is walkable, right on the river, with a nice park and weekend farmers market
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Sonia
26 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
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Barb
20 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clarkson Inn is a great location for nearby colleges. Within walking distance of town and food. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Clarkson Inn is a great location for nearby colleges. Within walking distance of town and food. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
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Richard
20 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy walking access to local shops and restaurants. Convenient for visits to area students.
Easy walking access to local shops and restaurants. Convenient for visits to area students.
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Susan
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This propery sits in front of the Potsdam Farmers market, park w/ gazebo. You’re on Main Street and corner street Market St.) are loaded with shops and eateries and you are walkable to Suny Potsdam, if you don’t mind walking ( 1/2 - 1 mile? ).
This propery sits in front of the Potsdam Farmers market, park w/ gazebo. You’re on Main Street and corner street Market St.) are loaded with shops and eateries and you are walkable to Suny Potsdam, if you don’t mind walking ( 1/2 - 1 mile? ).
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Janice
4 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location next to river
Lovely location next to river
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Ron
13 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideal location for exploring the town, restaurants, etc. A very pleasant experience. Thank you!
Ideal location for exploring the town, restaurants, etc. A very pleasant experience. Thank you!
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Tonya
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Love the location next to the river.
Love the location next to the river.
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Dining
Breakfast feedback ranges from good with some variety to minimal or disrupted during renovations, with occasional item shortages.
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Delia
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Comfortable room
Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Comfortable room
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Jacquelynn
19 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a quaint little property with great service and a wonderful breakfast that is included. I would definitely stay there again.
This is a quaint little property with great service and a wonderful breakfast that is included. I would definitely stay there again.
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Robert
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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William
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant staff at check in. Great breakfast. Clean spacious room with great amenities. Gave great recommendation for dinner. Enjoyable stay.
Very pleasant staff at check in. Great breakfast. Clean spacious room with great amenities. Gave great recommendation for dinner. Enjoyable stay.
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John
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean. Recently upgraded. Good breakfast too.
Very clean. Recently upgraded. Good breakfast too.
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Rosanne
4 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Notified about construction after confirming reservation, no breakfast except old prepackaged muffins with an apple in a bag. They charged my credit card upon arrival even after saying we wanted to split the charge upon check out. Room was clean, but very thin walls, so noisy. Over all I would not recommend or stay there again.
Notified about construction after confirming reservation, no breakfast except old prepackaged muffins with an apple in a bag. They charged my credit card upon arrival even after saying we wanted to split the charge upon check out. Room was clean, but very thin walls, so noisy. Over all I would not recommend or stay there again.
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Patricia
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Clarkson Inn is undergoing renovations at this time, so no breakfast in the morning while it is redone. The newly renovated rooms no longer have the vibe of the original, now that modernized,
The Clarkson Inn is undergoing renovations at this time, so no breakfast in the morning while it is redone. The newly renovated rooms no longer have the vibe of the original, now that modernized,
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Tania
20 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The breakfast is very minimal and bland. I I love to stay here. It is so convenient!!! Very clean!
The breakfast is very minimal and bland. I I love to stay here. It is so convenient!!! Very clean!
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Bridget
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thr Inn offered us a very convenient location for college tours. The parking was easy, and from the outside it looked great. The rooms were clean, but fairly dated. All the staff we encountered were extremely friendly and helpful. One even printed out a document I had left at home. We did not know, until walking through the doors, that the hotel was under renovation, so we walked into a front area with stacks of boxes and materials. While we didnt hear any noise, our room was on the other side of the major renovation, so walked past open construction to get there. We booked the Inn because of convenience and the promise of hot breakfast. Unfortunately, due to renovations, the breakfast was a cold grab and go. I just wish we knew of those things in advance.
Thr Inn offered us a very convenient location for college tours. The parking was easy, and from the outside it looked great. The rooms were clean, but fairly dated. All the staff we encountered were extremely friendly and helpful. One even printed out a document I had left at home. We did not know, until walking through the doors, that the hotel was under renovation, so we walked into a front area with stacks of boxes and materials. While we didnt hear any noise, our room was on the other side of the major renovation, so walked past open construction to get there. We booked the Inn because of convenience and the promise of hot breakfast. Unfortunately, due to renovations, the breakfast was a cold grab and go. I just wish we knew of those things in advance.
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Elena
26 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It’sa very nice place. The breakfast is great too!
It’sa very nice place. The breakfast is great too!
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Delia
11 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We like the Clarkson Inn for its convenience to our finale location. We also enjoy being able to park and get a meal right across the street at Maxfield's. This time the breakfast was a bit lacking. There was no hot meal as they ran out of propane. And the hot water was just warm.
We like the Clarkson Inn for its convenience to our finale location. We also enjoy being able to park and get a meal right across the street at Maxfield's. This time the breakfast was a bit lacking. There was no hot meal as they ran out of propane. And the hot water was just warm.
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kevin
9 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great, as always. The light bulbs in the lobby/lounge (really cold, stark, bright LED’s). Sorry, but they gotta go. Such an elegant space deserves better lighting.
Great, as always. The light bulbs in the lobby/lounge (really cold, stark, bright LED’s). Sorry, but they gotta go. Such an elegant space deserves better lighting.
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Timo
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
On a night when the hotel was nowhere near full, I got put in a room next to some noisy young adults. This is probably some orderly way to fill in rooms, but on a weekend night in a college town, the staff could use a little more common sense.
On a night when the hotel was nowhere near full, I got put in a room next to some noisy young adults. This is probably some orderly way to fill in rooms, but on a weekend night in a college town, the staff could use a little more common sense.
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Thomas
28 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
All was good
All was good
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David
27 Feb 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved our stay here…perfectly situated within walking distance of all restaurants / bars and quaint shops in town, wonderful large room, excellent beds and good amenities. The staff were always available, kind and professional. Would definitely stay here again.
Loved our stay here…perfectly situated within walking distance of all restaurants / bars and quaint shops in town, wonderful large room, excellent beds and good amenities. The staff were always available, kind and professional. Would definitely stay here again.
Property policies
Check-in
Check-out
Check-in from 15:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Clarkson Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in the heart of Potsdam, within a 5-minute walk of North Country Children's Museum and Raquette River. Clarkson University is 0.4 km away, and State University of New York-Potsdam is 1 km away.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.
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- 2026-10-18: 128.9999931087494USD
- 2026-10-19: 136.20797027168274USD
- 2026-10-20: 152.00999228820803USD
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- 2026-10-24: 240.83999554672243USD
- 2026-10-25: 127.05868228683472USD
- 2026-10-26: 131.6211926044464USD
- 2026-10-27: 131.6211926044464USD
- 2026-10-28: 131.67360185050964USD
- 2026-10-29: 133.47719482040407USD
- 2026-10-30: 206.8848045021057USD
- 2026-10-31: 206.80554773254394USD
- 2026-11-01: 122.4840340084076USD
- 2026-11-02: 136.20797027168274USD
- 2026-11-03: 133.99999290809632USD
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- 2026-11-08: 113.34687541236877USD
- 2026-11-09: 117.00999369277955USD
- 2026-11-10: 117.90938572998047USD
- 2026-11-11: 118.2276043170929USD
- 2026-11-12: 145.34512029571533USD
- 2026-11-13: 194.99999217453004USD
- 2026-11-14: 154.53719116363527USD
- 2026-11-15: 127.05868228683472USD
- 2026-11-16: 138.05239170722962USD
- 2026-11-17: 134.99999458236695USD
- 2026-11-18: 134.99999458236695USD
- 2026-11-19: 136.20797027168274USD
- 2026-11-20: 145.34512029571533USD
- 2026-11-21: 144.9999941810608USD
- 2026-11-22: 126.99998976020814USD
- 2026-11-23: 127.05868228683472USD
- 2026-11-24: 136.20797027168274USD
- 2026-11-25: 134.99999458236695USD
- 2026-11-26: 134.99999458236695USD
- 2026-11-27: 117.99999183578491USD
- 2026-11-28: 117.99999183578491USD
- 2026-11-29: 127.34989905433655USD
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- 2026-12-01: 127.34989905433655USD
- 2026-12-02: 127.05868228683472USD
- 2026-12-03: 126.99998976020814USD
- 2026-12-04: 134.99999458236695USD
- 2026-12-05: 162.99999002990722USD
- 2026-12-06: 127.05868228683472USD
- 2026-12-07: 127.10520256462098USD
- 2026-12-08: 168.99998293151856USD
- 2026-12-09: 126.99998976020814USD
- 2026-12-10: 127.10520256462098USD
- 2026-12-11: 126.99998976020814USD
- 2026-12-12: 127.10520256462098USD
- 2026-12-13: 126.99998976020814USD
- 2026-12-14: 127.05868228683472USD
- 2026-12-15: 168.99998293151856USD
- 2026-12-16: 126.99998976020814USD
Popular amenities
24-hour reception
Air conditioned
Business centre
Concierge
Tour desk
Dry cleaning
Services
Business centre
Concierge
Tour desk
24-hour reception
Dry cleaning
Multilingual staff
Porters
Meeting rooms
Laundry service
Photocopier
Ticket service
Self laundry
Activities
Garden
Water activities
Fishing
Bowling alley
Canoeing
Hiking
General
Air conditioned
Refrigerator
Microwave
Hair dryer
Internet
Free wi-fi