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Reviews of The Marx Hotel - Downtown - University Area 3 stars

55 Market Street, Oneonta, NY 13820-2546, United States

#8 of 8 hotels in Oneonta

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 360 hotel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    7.0
    Great food and Location. Nothing fancy. A little run down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just run down. Tub was stained and wallpaper is peeling off in areas. The room for 4 with a pull out couch is not big enough because the couch is a twin pullout. So our kids had to squeeze onto the twin to sleep. They should change the pull out to a larger one.

    Location. Live music outside in the courtyard. The chef is awesome. Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

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

    I didn’t like the linens. The towels weren’t great quality (thin) and the comforter was also of a lightweight fabric. The room wasn’t cold but the geographic area had gotten very cool

    The property needs some updating in the common areas. The room had ample size with comfortable beds.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    7.0
    Suffice for a couple nights stay, definately needs updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No coffee in the rooms anymore. Lack of decaf coffee. Pastries had a lot to desire.

    Location was ok for what we needed. The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    7.0
    The staff was very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was closed and dry due to repairs, didn't know this and could have really used it because of being in the heat at the baseball fields all day.

    Day one - okay Day two - had run out of food so only had fruit, yogurt, and frozen breakfast sandwiches.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    6.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Business Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tub/shower was not cleaned. Had used soap in the soap dish. 2nd morning not much for breakfast. Seems the cook did not show up.( at least by 7 a.m.). Floors not vacuumed

    1st morning there was decent. Beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Business King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very tired property in need of major remodeling. Could be the jewel of Oneonta with the necessary investment.

    The location is awesome!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    7.0
    The convenience from the area that we would come back to and from is why I chose the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Business Double Room with Two Double Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights

    To point out the obvious, the hotel needs a lot of upgrading or a total renovation. From very thin bath towels, outdated carpets, cracked bathroom sinks and questionable bed covers are only a few that needs to be addressed.

    It was very convenient coming to and from Cooperstown - All Star Village. Hotel being situated on Main Street was also a plus.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    6.0
    Hotel is old, needs updates. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is old, wall paper was peeling off the walls in the rooms. The room smelled like mildewed carpet.

    Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Central to All-Star Village and restaurants.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Business Double Room with Two Double Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good. Close to my destination, but Oh-please yes --fix that parking lot!!!!

    You know. When it was the Clarion and when we packed it up as an alumni of Oneonta state. Fraternities and sororities causing problems. You know they put up with us. The vibe was so much different but things change. Was still clean enough, room 418 has a wall plastic corner that needs mending. Was like that when I got there I should have said something.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

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

    The property smelled old and musty. It is in desperate need of a remodel. I liked that they provided a complimentary breakfast but it was very limited…the waffle mix didn’t last through the group. We had to go next door for breakfast. It has great potential, it just needs some updates. It was a little pricey so I was expecting a little more. The restaurant has been closed since Covid and the pool is closed.

    The property is in a great location. We loved how you could go out back and be right in the center of town. The beds were comfortable and the AC worked well. The staff was very kind and accomodating.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    6.0
    Served its purpose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was busier than expected, although that's not bad for business, it's only bad when travelling with little ones and you have drunks having loud conversations in the hallway past Midnight. There was mold in the bathrooms!!!

    Conveniently located for our purposes, brief interactions with staff were positive, and breakfast was one of the better ones all around.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness was not good, in the room

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Business Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Older type feel of hotel and only 1 elevator that was very slow

    The location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got there at 2:30, wouldn’t let me check in but not that big of a deal.

    The location.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    6.0
    Perfect location but pretty crappy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very outdated and mold in the shower!!

    Very convenient location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    8.0
    My stay was ok I stayed there to be close to where my wedding will take place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was poor, no eggs or anything to eat with the bread. No fruits overall need more variety. The beds where too small in the queen room

    The staff made me feel valued. I took wedding pictures there and they came out looking real good. The king room is good with the Jacuzzi.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    8.0
    Great as usual!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything on my end was good. The common thing I hear from other people is that the hallways and other areas need freshening up; new paint, etc. The marx is a high traffic area so it's probably hard to do those types of updates not to mention the cost of everything.

    Location is excellent. Been there multiple times. Youre the go to hotel.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    8.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    comfot of the bed tv

    dna

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Business King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bathroom had a broken shower head and was obviously smoked in. I woke up after only two hours of sleep feeling horrible I let the desk clerk know about it at check out and she said she was aware of the problem and offered no additional compensation. I will be in the area often but will not stay in this hotel again.

    The breakfast was great!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    outdated and very noice

    close to downtown

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    8.0
    Excellent price location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a little upgrade

    We reserved this hotel anytime a for the location alittle loud due to the location but we love the staff location and facilities.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    8.0
    Pleasantly Surprised
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The train tracks seem to be close by therefore a train passes by and blown their horn at interval times during the night while speeding along.

    For the price and location just off of Main Street it was fine. I've stayed at a few hotels in higher price ranges in Oneonta and none are 4-star or really 3-star as the area does not offer that range of lodging. This hotel is a great value all around. The staff are very nice as well. I found my room to be clean. Contrary to some negative reviews, I had a very positive experience and I'm happy I supported what appears to be a more independent hotel and not a chain brand which ive stayed at near by. None offered anything better than the Marx.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not plug in my phone on right side of king bed. Wallpaper coming off the wall in several places. Group of kids out back very loud well into the night.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    8.0
    Acceptable
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with some updates

    Convenience

    Stayed in September 2024

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