Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront

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Clarion
8.4 (507 reviews)
70 E. 1st St. , Oswego , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public 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 allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 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.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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 507 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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FELICIA • extended_group • us
9
Stay was pleasant but too short. I'll be sure to walk around nearby downtown Oswego my next visit.
Pros:

The location was an ideal distance from both the college and retail options. The breakfast was hot and fresh, and had a good variety to choose from. The dining staff was lovely as always. I was pleasantly surprised by our two-room suite, as it was equipped with a kitchenette; normally, we stay in a single room with two double beds. Also, with the room being on the top floor, I was able to see the little riverside greenway/walking path.

Cons:

I didn't have time to take a dip in the pool that's located at the Best Western. I will be sure to remedy that on my next visit.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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FELICIA • extended_group • us
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
6
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Alyssa • couple • us
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • couple • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

It was very clean and people were very polite and friendly

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Waite • couple • us
8
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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annina • family_with_children • us
9
This is a great location, rates are reasonable and clean rooms
Pros:

Breakfast was good, location was awesome

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Pratt • family_with_children • us
4
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

I like the close to everything

Cons:

The parking has to be fixed, the hotel people should not have to park on the streets. , they should be able to get parking spots over vistors, the check-in person was not friendly this time,and I was never told about the breakfast and where it was located or times. I visited that hotel a couple of times and never told about the breakfast. Also, the room was not as cleaned. There was still a dental pick on the floor, a water bottle in the night stand.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Ginamarie • couple • us
10
I wouldn’t stay anywhere Else in Oswego
Pros:

Very hospitable greeter good selection

Cons:

Room next door screaming kid down hallway pulling on door knob literally screaming thank goodness they had left

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Clarice • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • family_with_children • ca
10
The free breakfast was so good
Pros:

Cozy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
9
Cayman traveling for business for one night. The hotel exceeded my expectations. It was located right on the river, had
Pros:

Restaurant was crowded with trivia night going on. Food was very good - decent free breakfast- facilities were very nice. Location was excellent.

Cons:

Lower level room was a bit loud. Had to unplug the fridge.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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HOSMER • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Everything but the kids running around

Cons:

Kids running up and down the halls hitting walls and yelling

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
4
Cons:

We stayed on the 4th floor and there was a terrible smell of cigarette smoke. We looked and it said it is a non smoking hotel but they must not enforce that. We had to keep the window open in our room all night to clear out some of the smell.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • us
7
A place to sleep. Will probably not return.
Pros:

Great location. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff.

Cons:

The main thing was that the room wasn't very clean. High touch areas appeared to be wiped down, but there were a lot of mysterious random splatters in different of parts of the room, which was really off-putting. The bed was uncomfortable with weird tiny square pillows.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • family_with_children • us
9
It was great and staff was friendly and very helpful!
Pros:

We ended up arriving a day prior to our booking because of weather, and had made a separate reservation. We were in two different rooms for the different bookings and really didn’t want to unpack our first room at the 11am check out time, and hang onto our luggage until 4pm check in time. We mentioned this to the front desk- and the first person we talked to basically said we had no option. We decided to mention it again in the morning, and the girl that helped us was extremely helpful! She worked with housekeeping to be sure our new suite was clean and ready for us to check in BEFORE we checked out of the first room! We also had a great experience with the ladies at breakfast each of the 3 mornings we were there. It was my daughter’s birthday and they made her feel so special, and we’re just genuinely so friendly with our kids! Breakfast was great too. We enjoyed our time in the waterpark as well. All around a great experience.

Cons:

The only thing that we didn’t love, was a barking dog one of the nights around bed time. It was constant. And the band that played at the restaurant on Saturday night was very loud in our room. We had a sound machine so it wasn’t a huge deal.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Lynnette • couple • us
5
The staff was amazing very helpful. Very happy and I ate in the restaurant. The staff was also amazing at the restaurant
Pros:

I like the amenities that there’s a lot to do in the hotel and I like the location.

Cons:

I felt like it wasn’t clean enough. The beddings had stains and there’s like a old smell in the room. I don’t like the way the hotel smells and the restaurant food was OK.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee