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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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.)
    ‪44 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Raquette River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clarkson University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Akwesasne Mohawk Casino - 56 min drive - 59.4 km

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
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Potsdam University Park Inn on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $148, 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. 623 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast was a joke no juice cooler or machine broke. Also the cooler that held yogurt was broke so had to go to front desk for it and they would go somewhere and get it and bring it too you. Our room was clean but my daughter in laws room was unexpectedly filthy there was poop on toilet , bloody tampons and floor and don’t know what was in the bed. They moved her to another room but she never should have be given that room in the first place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

8/10 Good

Coby

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible stay when the youth hockey kids and parents are up past 2am running the halls, banging doors and being loud/ swearing all night in the lobby and throughout the hotel. Staff did nothing to stop it. Same thing happened last week too. I've canceled my future stays here and now booked another hotel. The eoom and location was fine, but when they care more about the travel hockey groups, im going elsewherre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mamata B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Convenient downtown location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and larger than than expected. Bathroom area was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No elevator mentioned in ad, i have a leg condition and I didn’t know there was no elevator until I had a few bags, drinks and food in my hands to go to my room. And then the guy didn’t offer to help even up the stairs. I could have moved rooms to the lower floor but not given the option either.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025