Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront

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Clarion
8.4 (402 reviews)
70 E. 1st St. , Oswego , US
+1 315-343-1600

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (front desk, Abby)
Excellent riverside location and walkability
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
Good, plentiful breakfast
On-site restaurant (GS Steamers)
Generally clean rooms
Cons:
Occasional odor / carpet smell reported on one floor
No on-site pool for swimming
Low shower head and some dated room elements
No in-room safe or microwave mentioned
Late notices / water outage and hot water issue reported
Booking.com reservation mix-up (external booking issue)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Rooms generally described as clean and spacious across multiple reviews; however there were isolated issues (a smell on the 5th floor and comments about vacuuming not being thorough).
Service
8.7
Staff and front desk repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and welcoming (Abby called out by name); a few operational communication problems (late water outage notices) caused guest frustration.
Location
8.9
Consistently praised: convenient riverside location, walkable to shops/restaurants, close to SUNY and local attractions with good river views.
Room Quality
8.1
Bedrooms noted as comfortable and spacious with very comfortable beds; some rooms need updating (low shower head, occasional maintenance items) and no on-site pool for swimmers.
Amenities
7.6
On-site restaurant (GS Steamers), included breakfast and mini-fridges are positives; lacks some conveniences (no in-room safe or microwave mentioned) and no pool; laundromat nearby is a plus.
Value for Money
8.6
Multiple guests described the rate as reasonable and good value for the offered location, breakfast and room size.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast repeatedly praised (biscuits & gravy, lemon waffles, varied options) and the on-site restaurant/bar received positive mentions for food and service.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall positive stay experiences with repeat guests recommending the hotel; main negatives were operational annoyances (water outage timing) and a few maintenance/amenity gaps.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:42

Property Description

Ideal Location with Stunning Views
Located overlooking the historic Oswego Harbor, Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront offers a picturesque setting for your stay. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance of shops, fishing areas, theatres, and a marina, making it the perfect destination for leisure travelers.

Convenient for Business Travelers
With free high-speed Internet access, copy and fax services, as well as versatile banquet and meeting rooms, our hotel caters to the needs of business travelers. Take advantage of our competitive corporate rates and host successful events for up to 100 people.

Comfortable Accommodations with Modern Amenities
Relax in our guest rooms equipped with essential amenities like refrigerators, irons, and cable television with HBO. Some rooms even feature microwaves for added convenience during your stay.

Book your stay at Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront for a memorable experience by the historic Oswego Harbor.

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

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: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 402 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.8
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adam • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

This was the typical hotel experience. I don't think anything was over the top great but also I don't think anything was terrible.

Cons:

I think the prices are a little steep and I also think they raise them knowing that the conference is going on. I have a huge issue because I initially booked through booking but there is no way to apply tax exempt and since I am coming from my school district for a conference I needed the tax exempt. Once I learned of this I tried to cancel the reservation and booking never responded. So then I contacted the hotel directly and explain my situation and they told me they were able to adjust and apply the tax exempt and even sent me a receipt showing that. Then when I go to check out it turns out they still charged me for the tax and they were not able to adjust it since it was through booking. Overall this was a horrible experience because of this and now I will be charged out of my own pocket for the taxes because my district will not cover those.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Madison • couple • us
10
perfect for our weekend trip to visit old friends.
Pros:

great location and friendly staff! the room was nice, and love that gs steamers is connected to the hotel.

Cons:

n/a

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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crosby • couple • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great linens and restaurant on property was nice

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Alcides • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Alcides • couple • us
9
comodo
Pros:

bonito

Cons:

todo

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • us
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • us
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Charisse • family_with_children • us
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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sweeney • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
9
Reasonable price, great location, friendly staff, clean
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Therese • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Easy food and drinks

Cons:

Had a smell on the 5 floor like the carpets need to be replaced

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Shullick • family_with_children • us
9
Bed was comfortable
Pros:

Breakfast was good and it was near Oswego Speedway

Cons:

Had to go down the street for swimming

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lillian • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very nice room. Great breakfast. Location is beautiful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • us
7
Not bad but could have been better…
Pros:

The bed was super comfy, especially the pillows. The staff was friendly.

Cons:

I was there for 4 nights. On the2rd night we were given a notice that the water would be off from 8 am until the afternoon. No big deal since I was gone most of that time and I could adjust to take a shower before 8 am. However, on my last night apparently the hot water was not working. I did not receive notice of that until around 2:20 in the morning because the notices were apparently delivered very late. This was frustrating because at that point I am not going to change rooms to a new hotel location.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee