A stay at The Clarkson Inn places you in the heart of Potsdam, within a 5-minute walk of Raquette River and Clarkson University. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from State University of New York-Potsdam and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
What's nearby
Raquette River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Clarkson University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
State University of New York-Potsdam - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
The Stables at Windy Point - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
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
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
The Clarkson Inn offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a picnic area. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include gas grills, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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 cot
Free rollaway/extra bed
Highchair
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 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
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
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
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
The Clarkson Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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I normally stay at this place and it’s a cute little place and no issues. Last night I was disappointed that neither Expedia or Clarkson gave me a phone call to let me know that they were under renovations. Had I known that I was gonna be waking up to trucks at 8 o’clock in the morning And people pounding on the property I would’ve stayed somewhere else.
Carrie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Vicki
Travelled with partner
24 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect when visiting Potsdam.
I hope once their renovation is complete the stars will increase. Looks as though the focus is on renovation, not focusing on the areas that are currently being used by guest. The
juice machine was broken, so none was offered. Staff was extremely pleasant. Looking forward to see the completed renovations.
Vicki
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
4/10 Poor
Donald
Travelled with family
24 Nov 2024
Cancelled us out day of arrival
They cancelled the morning of my stay. They said it was because they had renovations we on going. These were major renovations. If they had planned renovations they should not have taken any reservations.
I knew this place would be slightly dated from the pictures online, but I was hopeful as I will be traveling weekly to Potsdam, and was hoping to make that my weekly spot, but it was horrible. Right from the start the place was dirty, not dated but absolutely dirty. On my way to my room the carpeted stairs had cookies crushed all over them. First entered the room and when I went into the bathroom there was mildew all in the grout of the tiles in the shower. I was on the street side and the noise was awful, not necessarily the hotels fault as they can’t control that. The website says there are blackout curtains in the rooms which was not the case at all, instead they were dated twist blinds which let in lots of light from the street lights. I think the worst part may have been the sheets they were like sandpaper! I got up and left at 5:45am I couldn’t stand being there any longer. The location is great but do yourself a favor and find another place.
Wonderful property. Quaint little town, lovely walk along the river and easy walk to shops and restaurants. Room was clean and spacious. Staff provided excellent, professional service. Very happy with our stay and would absolutely recommend!
Had an excellent stay but there was substantial noise from late night groups in the parking area on side of hotel.
Sheila
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Isabelle
Travelled with family
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the facilities were clean however the fan and toilet when flushed in our washroom was extremely loud which was annoying.
Isabelle
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Amir
Travelled with family
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average stay
The room we got was spacious and included a desk and a small sitting area; it was decorated in an old country style.
The breakfast was limited.
Free parking is available nearby