Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland - University Area

Hotels
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Clarion
6 (263 reviews)
2 1/2 Locust Avenue , Cortland , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value / inexpensive
Mini fridge in room
Basic breakfast available
Convenient to college
Cons:
Mold, mildew, and cockroaches reported
Rooms outdated, smelly, and in disrepair
No elevator; accessibility issues
Dirty grounds and parking lot with bottles/drunk people
Broken amenities (ice machine, fridge), potholes
Uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews report mold, mildew, cockroaches, dirty grounds, bottles in stairwell and parking lot, and generally unclean rooms and public areas.
Service
10
Staff repeatedly described as friendly at check-in; service noted as the main positive aspect despite many property issues.
Location
8
Location described as 'fine' and convenient to the college by some reviewers, but parking area had safety/cleanliness issues and drunk people at night.
Room Quality
3.5
Rooms frequently described as outdated, smelly, with loose/broken fixtures, sticky carpet, mold in showers, and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
4
Several broken or missing amenities reported (no elevator, broken ice machines, non-working refrigerators); occasional positives like mini-fridge noted.
Value for Money
8
Some guests explicitly call it good value or not expensive, indicating perceived affordability despite condition problems.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast described as basic but acceptable by some; however breakfast area cleanliness raised concerns in at least one review.
Overall Experience
4
Overall sentiment is negative for many guests due to cleanliness, maintenance, and safety/noise issues, with a few isolated positive notes about staff or price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Convenient Location near Universities and Entertainment

Located just off Interstate 81, Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland- University Area offers easy access to Cornell University and SUNY Cortland. Guests can explore nearby entertainment venues and shops, or enjoy a round of miniature golf within walking distance.

Comfortable Rooms with Amenities

All guest rooms at the hotel feature cozy living spaces and are equipped with coffee makers, irons, and ironing boards for added convenience.

Business-Friendly Services and Facilities

Business travelers can take advantage of free high-speed Internet access, fax services, and a banquet/meeting room suitable for various events and functions.

Book your stay at Clarion Inn & Suites Cortland- University Area for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYR

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 263 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 10
Location: 8
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 4
A
Alex • couple • us
3
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
2
Would not recommend anyone to stay there.
Pros:

One positive thing......the young lady at the reception desk was very nice.

Cons:

The main entrance was ok but when we walked to our room the carpet looked like it hadn't been vacuumed for some time. The room looked fine when we opened the door but when we went into the bed area, wallpaper was hanging off the walls. Bed was one of the worst I have ever slept on. It sank to the middle. Very, very uncomfortable. A/C fan did not work. Miserable stay! Would have left except I didn't want to lose my $175+ dollars.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
3
Luckily didn’t have to stay in the actual room long.
Cons:

I was extremely disappointed with the cleanliness and condition of our room. The bed skirt appeared to have vomit stains, there were dust bunnies on the walls, the bathtub drain plug didn’t work, and the blanket appeared unwashed or improperly cleaned.

We chose not to spend our limited time arguing about it, but the condition of the room was unacceptable. For the price paid, I expected a much higher standard of cleanliness and would appreciate an appropriate resolution.
They were also completely out of most of the hot breakfast by 9am.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Gayle • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
Y
Youqiang • extended_group • us
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • us
3
Good enough for the night.
Pros:

The room was clean enough and staff was friendly when I checked in

Cons:

The hotel is outdated, our door stuck, the bathroom door knob was loose, beer bottles left in stairwell and all over parking lot. Drunk men hanging out in parking lot. No elevator although I already knew that when I booked. A half used bottle of shampoo left for us to use.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
E
Erica • couple • us
1
Save your money, save yourself the headache, and stay somewhere else. I would never stay here again.
Cons:

This was by far one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The condition of this property was absolutely unacceptable, both inside and out. There was visible mold damage, water damage, dirt, and even cockroaches. The lack of cleanliness and maintenance was disgusting and completely unacceptable for a hotel.

The outside of the property was just as bad. Litter was scattered everywhere, making the grounds look neglected and filthy. The parking lot was full of potholes so enormous that you’d think you might lose your entire car trying to drive through them! The property clearly needs serious maintenance and upkeep.

To make matters worse, people were hanging out directly outside the rooms drinking and socializing at all hours of the night. It was disruptive, unpleasant, and made it difficult to feel comfortable and get a peaceful night’s sleep.

The basic amenities were just as disappointing. The ice machines didn’t work, and there was no elevator to access our second-floor room. We were forced to carry hundreds of pounds of luggage up the stairs ourselves, which was ridiculous and completely unacceptable.

Between the mold, water damage, cockroaches, filthy grounds, massive potholes, late-night disturbances outside the rooms, broken ice machines, and lack of an elevator, this place was an absolute nightmare. There was nothing about this stay that met even the most basic expectations of a hotel.

A hotel should provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment where guests can relax and get a good night’s sleep. This property failed on just about every level. Management seriously needs to address these issues because the condition of this hotel is appalling.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
3
I won't go back
Pros:

Not much of anything. I was literally there for 12 hours, it was a place to lay down and sleep.

Cons:

It was old and hasn't been updated. The back of the hotel I was forced to park in was dark and the entrance way was filthy dirty. There was mold in the shower. The fan in the bathroom sounded like a plane taking off. The shower plug would not stay up so I had to stick a pencil in it to drain the water so I could shower without a tub full of water. The carpet felt sticky when I walked on it. Very disappointed.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
E
Erich • solo_traveller • us
10
Good stay.
Pros:

Great value for price.

Cons:

No problems.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • us
4
Go elsewhere
Pros:

The breakfast was basic but acceptable.

Cons:

Pretty much everything could have been better. Everything was outdated, potholes everywhere in the parking lot. The toilet didn't flush correctly.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • extended_group • us
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
M
melissa • extended_group • us
3
eh but not expensive
Pros:

the hotel smelled , its old, the rooms are mildew smell and its not pretty at all

Cons:

convient to the college

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
B
Bendettp • couple • us
5
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
1
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
C
Costanza • solo_traveller • us
3
No satisfied
Pros:

Not to much

Cons:

Room smelled like an old basement

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
A
Allison • couple • us
6
Run down and smells bad
Cons:

It was outdated and smelly. I had to ask to change rooms due to the smell

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Niurka • couple • us
1
Not acceptable worse stay ever.
Pros:

Location was fine the breakfast are was dirty cob web dust over the light fixture did not eat no shower curtain mold in the bathroom & refrigerator did not work was very unpleasant would like to be comperscated.

Cons:

Everything it was not good had to leave the manger a note was very disappointing never experienced that before

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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karin • couple • us
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Narine • family_with_children • us
7
The staff was friendly but there wasn’t anything that really stood out. It did have a mini fridge which was great.
Pros:

The staff was friendly.

Cons:

The bests were uncomfortable and there was no elevator.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • us
8
Clean
Pros:

Room was clean

Cons:

Hotel need tons of basic maintenance and upgrading

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee