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Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Potsdam

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn places you in the centre of Potsdam, steps from North Country Children's Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Raquette River. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Other amenities include ski storage, a 24-hour front desk and gas grills. 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 short walk of this 3.5-property class Potsdam hotel include Clarkson University and within a 15-minute walk you'll find State University of New York-Potsdam.

What's nearby

  • Raquette River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clarkson University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Lawrence Health System - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness centre, 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-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. 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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 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
  • Renovated entire property - June 2025
  • 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
  • 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: 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
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 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

Is parking available at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

Yep, Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 5 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn on 8 Mar 2026 start from NZ$221.62, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

The closest beach to Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn is Mille Roches Island Beach (39.4 km).

Is Best Western Potsdam University Park 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 Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Potsdam University Park 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 Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

No, Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maranne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, East Brunswick

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints with our room! Everything was clean and the beds comfortable. Nice toiletries in bath. Here’s a heads up, there isn’t an elevator, so if you have bad knees, request a ground floor room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived at 4:30 to find our room was not ready due to a “housekeeping issue”. We waited until 6:45 for our room to check in. The beds are rock hard and very uncomfortable and we ran out of toilet paper. Breakfast was minimal. On a positive note, the location is great, the rooms are large and spacious, and the price was reasonable. However, we wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Webster

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Recently upgraded. Good breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satish, West Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Just wish they did daily maid service in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great option for staying around Canton & Potsdam

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025