The Marx Hotel - Downtown - University Area

Hotels
6.8 (494 reviews)
55 Market Street , Oneonta , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Proximity to downtown
Clean and comfortable rooms
Helpful staff
Cons:
Breakfast quality needs improvement
Facilities showing age
Noise from surrounding nightlife

Categories

Cleanliness
7.26
Most reviews highlight cleanliness positively, indicating clean rooms; however, some mention the property showing signs of age.
Service
7.73
Staff received multiple praises for being helpful and friendly throughout various reviews.
Location
8.27
Conveniently located close to downtown and local attractions, highly rated by multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.22
Rooms are noted as comfortable and spacious, though there are mentions of needing updates.
Amenities
6.25
Amenities are acceptable but there are complaints about the gym and some outdated fixtures.
Value for Money
6.21
Generally viewed as a good value for its location and service, despite some concerns about breakfast and facilities.
Food and Beverage
4.76
Food options are seen as lacking, particularly breakfast, which was a common complaint.
Overall Experience
6.73
Overall, guests had a good to very good experience with room for improvement in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:18

Property Description

Convenient Downtown Location
The Marx Hotel, nestled in the heart of historic downtown Oneonta, offers easy access to nearby shops, cafes, and entertainment centers, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers.

Modern Amenities and Business Services
Guests can unwind in the indoor heated pool, stay active in the exercise room, and take advantage of free high-speed Internet access. Business travelers will appreciate the well-equipped business center, complete with meeting room facilities for up to 10 people.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each spacious guest room and suite is thoughtfully furnished with essential amenities like coffee makers and refrigerators. Some rooms even feature relaxing whirlpool bathtubs, ensuring a comfortable and rejuvenating stay.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort? Book your stay at the Marx Hotel today!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

Our pool will be closed for renovation Nov 1, 2024- May 31, 2025.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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 494 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.26
Service: 7.73
Location: 8.27
Room Quality: 7.22
Amenities: 6.25
Value for Money: 6.21
Food and Beverage: 4.76
Overall Experience: 6.73
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Brandon family_with_children us
1
I will never forget this place it was horrible
Pros:

Nothing at all

Cons:

The smell of mold. This place should be demolished. I was completely disgusted.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sorimar couple us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Ofa couple us
9
Pros:

Everything and it was close to everything we needed

Cons:

None

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
1
Will never return.
Pros:

No

Cons:

Really poor appearance. Room was moldy and walls were peeling.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Laura couple us
3
Desperately needs renovation.
Pros:

Good location, comfortable bed, good water pressure in shower.

Cons:

Depressing exterior makes it look like a run down hospital or asylum. Wall paper in room was peeling off the walls and water stains covered the ceiling. Cobwebs visible. Dimly lit hallways. Spooky, sad vibe. Desperately needs a renovation.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Wehner solo_traveller us
7
Served its purpose.
Pros:

We needed a place to stay after a long day of driving And it was a half hour away from Cooperstown, baseball Hall of Fame.

Cons:

The rooms are a bit dated. Nothing fancy.
For $200+ per night, I feel it was overpriced.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Alejandro couple us
10
I’m going to miss it we had a very pleasant stay at the Marx hope we get to experience it all over a
Pros:

Everything the staff was excellent they where courteous caring very professional I loved there complementary breakfast the kitchen staff was the greatest clean cooked with love and professional

Cons:

Nothing all was great

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group us
4
If you have a choice, don’t stay here
Pros:

Bed was soft, pillows were soft. Adequate breakfast.

Cons:

Got back to the hotel after midnight and literally had to park on the grass because there were no open spots. Entire hotel smells like mold, couldn’t find a single area that doesn’t stink. Wallpaper literally peeling off the walls. 2 shower heads and only one works. Loud rap music playing at 7am breakfast. Asked for 3 more towels and the desk clerk responded, “We only have 2 at the moment” and tried to hand them to me as we were leaving the hotel. Other staff stepped in and said, “Can we bring some to your room?” Ridiculous to charge $300+ for such a poor experience.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple us
8
Overall, for an older hotel it is OK. Breakfast staff super friendly. Close drive to the ballpark. You can walk right ou
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Many restaurants are walking distance and it’s right on Main Street.

Cons:

The gym is terrible. It’s a little worn down. The pool had things floating in it.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Marybeth couple us
2
Filthy disgusting place , run !
Pros:

Absolutely nothing

Cons:

It was disgusting w broken outlets and blood stained couches , i got up to the room and it felt like it was used for prostitutes and drug activity, i turned immediately around and went back down stairs and told them i was not staying there , they would not give me my money back , i told booking.com about this with pictures for proof and they gave me eleven stinking dollars credit , i will never use booking OR that hotel again

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Tim couple us
2
Severely disappointed
Pros:

The location was great being in downtown Oneonta.

Cons:

The facility itself was severely lacking. The whole building smelled like mildew and the lighting was dark throughout the corridors. For the price of the room I was severely disappointed.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
5
the location was perfect for what i needed. staff friendly
Pros:

staff was friendly and helpful

Cons:

the lack of items in room. one bar of soap, no conditioner or lotion in room. also no water bottles in room - and vending machine was out of water as well. really disappointed in the lack of personal care items provided.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple us
10
Old charm with a lot of character and service with a smile! Would definitely stay here again!
Pros:

This is an older hotel. Green carpet floors, wallpaper, a library with actual books, and multiple fireplaces throughout. If you want old time charm and service with a smile this is your place! They had water available around the clock and fresh fruit daily in the hallway bowl. This hotel has so much charm!

Cons:

Parking lot needed a few patch repairs. The peeling wallpaper should at least be glued back down to keep it cosmetically clean. The showerhead could be changed just for a better flow of water to help the pressure. I loved the feel of this entire place but just a few cosmetic adjustments could really be a bonus.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Brooks couple us
8
Pros:

Great older hotel with outstanding staff. Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Older property in need of significant cosmetic repairs. Would be nice if the in house restaurant was open.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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De La Puente family_with_children us
10
I would definitely stay here again, no doubt! I loved it!!
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had an incident where the toilet overflowed, lots of water coming out and they came to fix the issue. The location was perfect, extremely close to All Star Village. The breakfast was GREAT!!! All the staff was amazing. The views from my window and the dining area were fantastic. There is a Walgreens nearby and a modern plaza also close, Aldi’s, Panera, Dick’s Sporting Goods, TJ Maxx, Burger King.. all within just a few minutes drive. Dreams Park and The Hall of Fame were 30 mins away and Albany Int. Airport an hour and 15 mins away. The hotel room had a decent sized mini fridge in the room, and you can stock snacks and plenty of room to unpack and store your clothes.

Cons:

The smell of the room, it smelled a bit musty unless you had the AC on. But it wasn’t bad, it was just a bit noticeable just like any room anywhere if you shut off the AC. Just bring room freshener or a mist or just have the AC on. Also, the train does go by and when I was awake I could hear it but when I was asleep, the sound wasn’t disruptive.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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MICHAEL D couple us
7
Comfortable but WiFi was inconsistent.
Cons:

Facility showing its age.

Telephone in our room did not work; thus, could nit call the desk.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Donna solo_traveller us
7
Cons:

Room cards were not efficient. First 2 times we used both cards would not open door. Was told to keep cards away from anything magnetic. I had card in my back pocket and my ass is not magnetic. Disappointed for the money spent

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kent family_with_children us
7
Cons:

We wanted a pool for the grandkids...it was fine, just water looked a bit off. They didn't care, I just choice not to join

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Viola solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

I liked that it was right in the downtown area.

Cons:

I didn't like that the rooms smelled bad. I originally had a room on the 2nd floor and there was ripped curtains mold on the shower curtain and the tub was filthy. Luckily they were a le to get us I to another room.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee