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Reviews of Clarion Pointe Downtown 3 stars

454 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203, United States

#12 of 16 hotels in Syracuse

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Review score

Based on 243 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    A nice room in another place. Slept well.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The toilet seat was only half attached so I was not thrilled to learn that the hard way. Also the wall above the shower had a huge open duct hole with chinese food smell coming from the room next to mine. I lot of homeless hanging out there. Some girl on opiates asked me if I wanted to chill with her and her girl. Hard pass.

    The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The wall mural was cool. Good lighting. Ac worked well. Shower had good pressure. Full wall length mirror was a nice touch. If you dont leave the room youre all set. The Gentleman at the counter was very kind and accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    6.0
    It was a quick over night for a race next day. Easy walking distance to Armory Square and Clinton Square.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location to Clinton Square

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people are the reception are very kind and the location is great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom floor was sticky and the wall had a hole in it. There were no TV channels. The breakfast was very weak

    The beds were comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Solid place for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The wifi is very slow, and some of the outlets didn't work.

    Clean room, we enjoyed the breakfast included in our stay and the TV with plenty of channels to watch. The bed was comfortable and the folks at the front desk were very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    It's a roadside motel, expectations met.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Got one towel with lipstick stains on it, it was not properly cleaned.

    Room and free breakfast were nice. Concierge staff at front desk were very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    6.0
    If you have no choice, the hotel is definitely clean enough but not a first or second pick
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a broken liquid soap attachment in the bathroom which had broken off of the shower wall but it was hair conditioner and not soap. The TV volume was broken. And when i reported it to the front desk the clerk suggested I turn the TV off and back on again and it would fix it. Unfortunately, he was wrong. When he came to the room he realized the volume was actually broken. He stated he would notify his manager and switch rooms. It never happened. We stayed in the room with no working TV. And they never gave us any credit for the inconvenience.

    I like that it was located close to Syracuse University. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was ok I just didn’t like that upon arrival the front desk guy took forever with my card to put in for cleaning services, also I thought it was going to be more hotel feeling not like outside entrances to rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The area of town was a little sketchy, right by highway entry/exit. I don't usually like hotels with a room door that faces to the outside, for security reasons, but you did have to pass through a locked hotel door to get to that section.

    breakfast was well-stocked. Room and bathroom were clean and fairly newly re-carpeted.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t realize it was a motel and not a hotel. I prefer indoor hallways to help with outside noise.

    It’s a motel in a convenient area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dust in the room. Bad wifi. Iffy neighborhood and the dancing nun.

    Kind staff. Decent breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Convenient stay
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that my room window had a draft so I heard a loud wind constantly that was kind of annoying also when getting checked in I was only given a courtesy bag if I was to leave a review as the people that checked in before me was given one without the same expectations. I feel they should be consistent & treat everyone the same.

    The location and early check in

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dirty, hair all in the tub, and had a weird oder to it. It wasn't in the best part of town although it was pretty secure.

    The bed was comfy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    It was great besides the uncleanliness of the wash cloths. Just a little disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the wash cloths were NOT clean. We realized this after going for a shower and unfolding the cloths.

    Very close to each one of our destinations during our stay in Syracuse. Lots of space in the fridge and very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    Good, but better to go in summer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hallways were open to the elements. My room was at the opposite end of the building, so it was cold walking the halls. Other than that, the room was nice and warm (made up for that).

    Breakfast good. One young man helped me with the waffle iron. Quiet. Small but comfy room. Comfortable bed, hardly tossed during the night. Walking distance to downtown.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Buen hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    SAID, is a good person and kind. Good breakfast included and the comfortable room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    6.0
    For the most part was good (for 1 nite)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room First Floor - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hallway to room-open “windows” w/bars on them that led right outside (1st floor). It felt more like a motel than hotel. Hotels have inclosed walls. There was a bandaid stuck to ceiling fan in bathroom. Pillows too small (lil square pillows) & room was too small.

    The rooms were quiet-no outside noise. Bed was comfy. Big bathroom. Breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA. I only stayed for 36 hours

    Breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location near city center but advised to not walk alone at night to/from there. Location near highway, although in the room you could not hear much. Breakfast no glutenfree options, could make oat with water though.

    The room was very nice. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Available parking Friendly staff Clean room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room First Floor - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Sonia at the front desk was helpful and accomodating.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area doesn't seem the best. But the hotel itself makes you feel safe.

    Hotel was lit up and had good security. Hotel was clean and staff was knowledgeable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room on the bottom floor was noisy, with the plumbing making intermittent sounds

    Close to downtown but the district felt a little run down.

    Stayed in October 2023

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