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The Clarkson Inn

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

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Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Main St, Potsdam, NY, 13676
  • Popular LocationClarkson University5 min walk
  • Popular LocationState University of New York-Potsdam12 min walk
  • Popular LocationCanton-Potsdam Hospital14 min walk
  • AirportMassena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guest Room with One Queen Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Potsdam

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Raquette River and Clarkson University. State University of New York-Potsdam and Canton-Potsdam Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Raquette River - 3 min walk
  • Clarkson University - 5 min walk
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 12 min walk
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 14 min walk
  • The Stables at Windy Point - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hometown Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barking Dog Saloon - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Clarkson 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. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly The Clarkson Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Potsdam hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1985
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Clarkson Inn offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. 32-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. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Highchair
  • 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–10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • An off-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
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

The Clarkson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 918 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 918 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 918 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 918 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 918 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR, Poughkeepsie

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

8/10 Good

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am comfortable, there is it is in walking distance to food and very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was cute, warm, the people were super helpful and friendly and it was very close to the college.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waldy Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and property location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel felt more like a home. Very cozy and welcoming right from the start
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The bathroom was not super clean. The beds were extremely firm and not very comfortable. The staff was very nice. The breakfast was pop tarts and muffins. It was not anything to write home about. I was surprised it was $150 for the night given those issues.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024