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The Clarkson Inn

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Business center
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed (Guest Room with One Queen Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Main St, Potsdam, NY, 13676

What's nearby

  • Raquette River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clarkson University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Stables at Windy Point - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Clarkson Inn

Hotel by the river
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a business center at The Clarkson Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and an off-leash area
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Clarkson Inn have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, free infant beds, and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 The Clarkson Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Clarkson Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Clarkson Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Clarkson Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Clarkson Inn located?

Located in the heart of Potsdam, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Raquette River and Clarkson University. State University of New York-Potsdam and Canton-Potsdam Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

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The Clarkson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Even though the first floor of the hotel was under construction, the room was immaculate, staff were friendly and helpful, and it was very quiet and pleasant. Would recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Love the location next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

In middle of remodel. Was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Friendly helpful front desk. Prompt responses to inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

You can hear everything. There was a large party staying and they were very loud. Couldn’t take it i had to call the front desk at 4 in the morning. Even after i called it took a little while before it was a little more quiet. The facility was also under construction. The room was nice and spacious. The front desk very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay and very good location to other local businesses
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

We got transferred to the Hampton Inn because of renovations and it was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Easy walking access to local shops and restaurants. Convenient for visits to area students.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Property was undergoing renovations. Lower star rating m condition due to construction at the property. Otherwise, it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great local hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Quaint hotel with spacious rooms and very convenient to the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

This is a quaint little property with great service and a wonderful breakfast that is included. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Classic, quiet, comfortable, convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

I like to stay here every time we visit my daughter for school. Perfect location. I’m excited they are doing some renovations, excited to see new upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice place to stay while visiting our daughter at Potsdam really liked the location relative to the places we ate and visited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024