Travel & Lodging

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When making a reservation at the following locations it is important to mention you are registering for a room that has been reserved for the New York State Sociological Association (NYSSA).  You will need a credit card or debit card to secure the room when calling.

Rooms for the conference are being held at the following hotels and motels in the area:

  • Smalling Motel (about two miles to campus)
    (315) 265-0709
    Rooms being held until 9/18/12. Cost ranges between $69.00 & up depending on number of people in room.  If exempt for tax, must bring a ST119.1.
  • Scottish Inns (about two miles to campus)
    (315) 265-6700
    Rooms being held until 6/30/12. Cost ranges between $60.00 and $64.99 & tax (depending on room size and number of people).
  • Best Western University Inn (Canton, NY -- about 10 miles away)
    (315) 385-8522
    Rooms being held until 9/18/2012.  Cost is $119.00 & tax.  If exempt for tax, must bring a ST119.1.
  • Comfort Suites (Canton, NY -- about 10 miles away)
    (315) 386-1161
    Rooms being held until 10/4/12.  Cost is $107.96 & tax.  If exempt for tax, must bring a ST119.1.

We recommend you call as early as possible because there are limited hotel accommodations in the the Potsdam area.

There are also several lovely B&Bs in the area.  See Potsdam Chamber of Commerce.

The SUNY Potsdam Sociology Club will also host a limited number of undergraduate students in their dorms rooms and apartments (BYO sleeping bag).   If interested in this option, please e-mail nyssa@potsdam.edu.