Clarion Hotel Conference Center on Lake Erie

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Clarion
6.9 (257 reviews)
30 Lake Shore Drive East , Dunkirk , US
+1 716-952-4611

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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:
Lakefront / excellent location (close to harbor, beaches, pier)
Good breakfast / on-site restaurant (Steel Bound)
Several friendly/helpful staff members
Comfortable bed / quiet nights reported by some guests
Cons:
Dirty or moldy bathrooms, filthy tubs and foul carpet odor
Broken or non-functioning amenities: gym equipment, vending machines, ice machine, jacuzzi, TVs/phones
Dated rooms, peeling wallpaper, noisy AC/heater and paper-thin walls
Accessibility issues in the advertised handicap room
Inconsistent staff friendliness and occasional slow or absent check-in service

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Multiple reports of dirty/moldy bathrooms, filthy tubs, foul carpet odor and general signs of decline, though some guests noted clean rooms; overall below average cleanliness.
Service
8
Service is mixed: several guests praised friendly, helpful staff members, but others reported slow check-in and at least one unpleasant front-desk interaction.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised lakefront location — close to the lake/harbor/beaches and convenient for visitors; the strongest positive theme in reviews.
Room Quality
5.2
Rooms are dated with peeling wallpaper, aging decor, noisy or non-working AC/heater, TVs/phones not working in some rooms and occasional hard beds; some rooms were described as clean but overall quality is middling.
Amenities
5.8
Amenities are inconsistent: breakfast and on-site restaurant noted positively, but gym equipment, vending machines, ice machine and jacuzzi were reported broken or dirty; mixed availability and maintenance.
Value for Money
5
Several guests called the price high for the condition of the property and reported disappointment given the cost — value is viewed as below average.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast and some on-site food (Steel Bound) received positive mentions; coffee received one negative comment — generally favorable for the limited F&B offerings.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall impression is mixed but lifted by the excellent location, decent breakfast and several helpful staff; however, cleanliness, room condition and broken amenities detract from the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:09

Property Description

Lakefront Property with Exceptional Amenities
Located in Dunkirk, Clarion Hotel Conference Center on Lake Erie offers free WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness centre.

Comfortable Rooms and Dining Options
Each room includes a flat-screen TV, seating area, and private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a hot continental breakfast, dine at Windjammer's Restaurant, or relax at the Dockside Cafe overlooking Lake Erie.

Convenient Services and Entertainment
With free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and live music on weekends, guests can unwind and explore the scenic surroundings. Book now for a memorable stay at Clarion Hotel Conference Center on Lake Erie.

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: BUF

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 257 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 5.2
Amenities: 5.8
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Kaitlyn • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • couple • us
4
It was meh. Overpriced for meh
Pros:

The food at steel bound and the view of the lake

Cons:

There is nothing to do. The gym is dirty and non of the machines work. The room had a dirty bathtub. The ac/heater was making a terrible hissing sound when on. The vending machines on all four floors don’t work. Our phone in our room also didn’t work

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location right on the lake.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
7
Slept well
Pros:

Very comfortable bed, quiet and dark at night

Cons:

Dated hotel, terrible coffee

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • extended_group • us
10
The hotel is very nice location and clean I will come back again
Pros:

The property was in good location nice view infront of the Lake . The room was clean and the breakfast was good.

Cons:

The only thing was I try to turn on the aircon and it was very loud .

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Close to the harbor

Cons:

Price for a average motel

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • us
3
Disappointing
Cons:

The bathroom was dirty. The tub was filthy and the shower rod was broken so the curtain could not close. There was also a very foul odor from the carpet.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Siddhi • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • us
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Jimae • couple • us
6
Decent if all you need is a place to sleep but hard, uncomfortable bed and badly needs updating overall. Friendly staff,
Pros:

Beautiful lake front.

Cons:

Peeling wallpaper and outdated television technology, paper thin walls (and screaming neighbors much of the night), no exhaust fan in bathroom, aging decor.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

Noise

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
3
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • family_with_children • us
3
Love the location. Moldy dirty bathroom in room. TV and phone in room did not work. Angry staff.
Pros:

Two staff members were very friendly and helpful. One was stocking breakfast and one was the front desk team member.

Cons:

One of the female front desk members was quite unpleasant and acted as if she was angry and inconvenienced by our questions. Once when the door to enter the outside room to the fitness area was locked and another when I was reported that the TV and Telephone in the room did not work.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Vollentine • solo_traveller • us
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location on shore of Lake Erie and close to family and friends

Cons:

The place needs refurbishing. Everything seems worn, carpet, showers, elevators. The jacuzzi in my room was out of order and ice machine on first floor non-functioning on the day I left. For the price I paid it was a disappointment.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Fenn • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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m.ovcharenko • family_with_children • us
5
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Jay • couple • us
4
Just barely OK.
Pros:

Breakfast was fine. The usual just what you expect.

Cons:

The hotel was in decline. The rooms were dated. The AC didn’t work. Shower was stuck. Windows were Fogged. Whole property had seen better days. Location was great though.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Budde • couple • us
6
Decent but could be much better
Pros:

Location, restaurant

Cons:

Outdated, no mini fridge

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee