Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront

Hotels
Clarion
8.4 (554 reviews)
70 E. 1st St. , Oswego , us

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:
Great breakfast
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Bathroom size
Poor arcade maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
6.31
Some reviews mentioned dirty conditions and uncleaned areas.
Service
9.28
Staff were friendly and welcoming, though communication could be improved.
Location
9.32
Great location, close to various attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
7.27
Mixed reviews, bathroom size criticized, but generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.3
Amenities were decent, with a nice waterpark and restaurant available.
Value for Money
8.26
Value a bit subjective given the cleanliness issues, but amenities justify the expense.
Food and Beverage
9.81
Outstanding breakfast variety and quality greatly praised.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall good stay with several positives, despite minor cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 00:46

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 554 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.31
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 7.27
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 9.81
Overall Experience: 8.68
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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
B
BEN couple us
9
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

None

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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TIMOTHY solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Martel solo_traveller us
10
Stressless
Pros:

Everything was great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Shawn couple us
8
Great value for the low price
Pros:

The property was in a great location to shops, restaurants and the Oswego River. The staff was very friendly and eager to help. The price for my 3 night stay was very reasonable. The room had great views of the river and was spacious. The included breakfast was good with many options.

Cons:

The shower head was very low. It was at about chin height for me at 6’. The room could have been a little more updated and more care taken in vacuuming the floor.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Humiston solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Tara couple us
8
Loved the location close to the lake.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing to complain about

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group us
8
Booking.com really messed up my reservation as I said before I will never use them again
Pros:

Abby, who was at the front desk is excellent. Very helpful and a very nice person.

Cons:

Booking.com really messed up my reservation. I will never use them again and I’ve used them many times before.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
M
Mary extended_group bs
10
We are repeat Clarion, Oswego guests and definitely recommend staying at this hotel.
Pros:

Clarion, Oswego was 10 minutes away by car from SUNY. Very convenient if needing a hotel whilst moving in your student to SUNY. The standard continental hotel breakfast was nicely presented, plentiful and tasted good. The hotel is centrally located for walking to several nearby restaurants and landmarks. GS Steamers restaurant is inside the hotel which is super convenient. The menu has a variety of delicious food and you can sit on the balcony in good weather and enjoy the river and sunset. They have daily specials as well as trivia nights and evenings with live music. There is a laundromat a short walk two blocks away with great facilities. Our hotel room was clean and spacious and everything was in good working order (we were on the 5th floor with a lovely view towards the mouth of the river). The bed was very comfortable and there was good water pressure in the shower. Room came with a mini fridge.
Front desk staff were welcoming and helpful. Genuinely nice people to converse with every day. Check in/check out process was easy.

Cons:

Would have felt more secure to have an in-room safe and a small microwave for convenience.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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William couple us
10
Great experience, everything was great.
Pros:

Very clean, very helpful staff.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Edward extended_group us
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Jennifer Spengler family_with_children us
10
Great stay, it was my second-I returned because I enjoyed the first stay.
Pros:

The breakfast was wonderful. Love the biscuits and gravy as well as the option for the lemon waffles! The local restaurants were fantastic and the walkability of everything was amazing. The bar staff in the restaurant were great too. Love that it is right on the river too.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Prosper solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
5
Would like a refund on my Money
Pros:

Very Nice Location

Cons:

They Charged Me a different Rate every night and that’s not what I agreed to when I used Booking.Com

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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GONNOUD solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Clean room, yummy breakfast and dinner was delightful!
Best parts were the breakfast attendants!! They are always friendly, attentive and great ambassadors to not only the hotel but the town of Oswego!

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
D
Dennis solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Jessica extended_group us
10
A wonderful dinner and a great night's sleep
Pros:

The hotel was perfect. Clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and attentive. What really sent it over the top for us was the waterfront restaurant. The view was lovely and the food was fantastic. Everyone was raving! I have food allergies, and you have a section dedicated to gluten-free and vegan options. I enjoyed a stellar vegan pizza that I will have dreams about. After a long drive, a delicious meal with a view over the river was exactly what I needed. Thank you!

2026-08-16 via Nuitee