Candlewood Suites Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Hotels
Candlewood Suites
8.5 (224 reviews)
26513 Herrick Drive , Evans Mills , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean
Convenient
Friendly Staff
Reasonable Cost
Spacious Rooms
Cons:
Unpleasant odors
Inconsistent room cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
One review noted a strong scent from previous guests and poor room cleanliness.
Service
9.75
Guests repeatedly praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.25
The hotel is conveniently located near attractions and a military post.
Room Quality
7.75
Mixed sentiments on room comfort and cleanliness, but generally spacious.
Amenities
8.75
Available amenities like the laundry room and grill area were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.25
Overall pricing seen as reasonable, but room quality could be improved.
Food and Beverage
8.75
No specific mentions, hence standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.75
General satisfaction among guests despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:31

Property Description

Modern Amenities and Convenient Location
The Candlewood Suites Fort Drum offers a newly renovated all-suite hotel experience, complete with a modern fitness center and free Wi-Fi. Situated just off Fort Drum Base and close to Watertown, NY, our location is perfect for both business and leisure travelers.

Fully Equipped Suites and Dining Options
Each suite at Candlewood Suites features a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a well-equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher. Enjoy the convenience of our on-site Candlewood Cupboard offering snacks and meals, as well as BBQ facilities and vending machines.

24-Hour Service and Nearby Attractions
With a 24-hour front desk, smoke-free environment, business center, and laundry facilities, we ensure a comfortable stay. Explore nearby attractions like Sackets Harbor Battlefield, Fort Drum, and Thousand Islands Park during your visit.

Book your stay at Candlewood Suites Fort Drum now for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • 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

8.5
Based on 224 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Nelly family_with_children co
6
Pros:

The location and staff

Cons:

The price is too much for the level of cleanliness.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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MOO HYUN extended_group us
1
Convenient location near Fort Drum, but the price is too high for the poor cleanliness and noisy rooms — I would not sta
Pros:

The location is very convenient for visiting Fort Drum.

Cons:

The carpet was dirty and dusty, with a bad odor. There was also a strong smell of cigarette smoke, and the hallway had a noticeable odor as well. Overall cleanliness was very poor, especially considering the price compared to on-post lodging options.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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francesco solo_traveller br
6
Pros:

Só da cama.

Cons:

Barulho excessivo, no andar de cima. O hotel não tem uma boa estrutura de um andar para outro. A limpeza dos quartos deixa a desejar e instalação extremamente antiga.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Summer family_with_children us
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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James family_with_children us
6
Good, but not good enough, better opinions?
Pros:

Pets are allowed. Clean enough

Cons:

Didn't have the room I originally booked (double queen), had single with roll-away (very uncomfortable). Only Candlewood I've been to with a unrefundable pet deposit ($50), kind of the only reason I choose Candlewood, is for the dog. Bathroom tub, elderly father, very slippery - put a towel down so no slipping.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Nathan solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Georgi Hogue couple us
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

This is our fourth stay at this location. The facility is always clean and the staff is very pleasant. This is our go to when visiting in the area.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Pama solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Kitchen area and fridge are decent

Cons:

Initial room smelled like cat pee

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Juanita solo_traveller us
7
Cons:

Room smelled a little like fried food but otherwise just fine.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
10
The people were wonderful. From the front desk to the technician that directed me to my room and the person that gave u
Pros:

Quiet. Close to the interstate.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Goodman couple us
7
I would stay again
Pros:

The location is prefect to those visiting family stationed at Fort Drum. Comfortable and functional if staying for a few days

Cons:

The only thing I had an issue with was the door making a terrible noise when opening

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Edwin solo_traveller us
9
Will come back!
Pros:

Very nice and comfortable

Cons:

A lot of snow around the property

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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SAMANTHA solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Charlene solo_traveller us
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

I have stayed in that same place twice now. The room was perfect. I like being able to cook for myself if I want to. I also appreciate the laundry room. I can find no fault

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
3
It sucked!
Pros:

My husband and I went to visit my son who is stationed at Ft. Drum. The location relative to the Army base is good.

Cons:

I typically don't write reviews unless my experience was exceptional - either positive or negative. In this case, my experience was beyond negative, unfortunately. I've stayed here before while visiting my son, who is stationed at Ft. Drum. While I've had negative experiences before, I got over it...things happen. BUT, this time.... I can't stay silent. We arrived at 4:10 on Friday, 8/8/25. Check-in is 3:00. Upon attempting to check in, we were told our room wasn't ready and we had dinner reservations for 5:00! I get it. Things happen sometimes, but the staff was SO RUDE and dismissive. They did NOTHING to help us, but rather COMPLAIN and make excuses for why they didn't have our room ready. It's not my job to make sure you have enough staff available to clean rooms - it's yours! THEN, they put us in a downgraded room (one small double bed) when we had pre-paid for 2 double beds/King bed. When we went back to the desk to tell them this was unacceptable, they made more excuses and blamed Booking.com for the error - (it wasn't). After standing our ground and now with only 15 minutes left to clean up and get ready to leave for our dinner reservation (after a 6 hour drive), the 'manager', Sandra McDougall finally gave us the room we pre-booked and paid for. Upon handing us our keys, she said "Here you go... Room 318." My husband and I made it to the 3rd floor to realize there is NO ROOM 318 (see picture attached). The 'so-called MANAGER,' Sandra McDougall played a game to make us scramble because she was irritated that we stood up for our rights...UNACCEPTABLE! There were tons of other issues with the room being dirty (flies and mold), but we didn't care anymore at this point. We just needed to move on with our night/weekend. Bottom line...hotel is barely ok (I guess) but the 'management' needs to be FIRED. ***See pic attached showing NO ROOM 318 where the MANAGER sent us....

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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SAMANTHA solo_traveller us
8
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Georgi Hogue family_with_children us
9
Pros:

We've stayed there before which is why we stayed there again. Clean, convient and courteous

Cons:

There was nothing not to like.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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K.eisenhauer family_with_children us
10
2025-12-23 via Nuitee
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eileen couple us
9
2025-11-12 via Nuitee
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christine couple us
10
2025-10-20 via Nuitee