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Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 star property
Hotel in Altoona with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Courtyard
Front of property - evening/night
Indoor spa tub
Interior detail
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA, 16601
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Galactic Ice
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Pool Access, Poolside

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Jetted Tub

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Balcony, Poolside

Room, Balcony, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Balcony, Poolside

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Altoona

At Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Plank Road Commons and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The family restaurant, The Grouse's Nest, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool. 0 square feet (0 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Altoona hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Holiday Bowl and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Galactic Ice.

What's nearby

  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Galactic Ice - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Altoona Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Altoona Gourmet Buffet - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

Hotel in Altoona with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center also features an arcade/games room, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Altoona hotel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center offers 124 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Altoona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Grouse's Nest
  • The Laurel Room

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Altoona Grand Hotel
Altoona Grand
Altoona & Conference Center
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Hotel
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Altoona
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Hotel Altoona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?

Yep, Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center has a free self car park.

Does Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

Is Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center is a hit with families.

Does Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests give a thumbs up to the free continental breakfast here! Served daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?

No, Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?

No, pets are not allowed.

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1010 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was awful, felt like I was laying on concrete. Went to check out early and the person at the front desk could have cared less. Will NEVER stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the convenient location. What I didn’t like was the pool was closed. But that was just bad timing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, The Villages

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but basic. The tv was very small. Biggest disappointment was that the pool was closed for remodel (we had grandchildren with us) and I felt they should have reduced the rate since we were not notified ahead of time. On a great note, the breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kady

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Overall it was decent. Rooms are dated and bathroom could use an upgrade to feel cleaner. Hotel set up is like a maze. They were hosting an event party and our room was next to and shared a wall with their event room. Thankfully it ended at 10pm otherwise we were headed for requesting a new room farther from the party as the music and noise was so loud it was hard to enjoy our down time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bowling Tournament Stay

All-in-all, a very pleasant stay. My only worry was the shower chair not quite fitting in the tub. However, I got it to work. Enjoyed the restaurant for lunch on Saturday. There was a separate event going on that we were able to peruse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pool closed

Very disappointed the pool was closed and we were not informed before arrival. We picked this hotel because it had an indoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Need to Clean!!

When I opened the shower curtain I found a big glob of hair by the drain and more hair by the back of the shower with an opened bottle of shampoo. The shower was definitely not cleaned. I told the girl when I was checking out and she just shook her head but I never even heard an "I'm sorry"
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Makayla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super staff from counter to bar/restaurant. Easy access from highway. Very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Autumn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room. Houskeeper walked in while I was naked without knocking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LISA, CENTRE HALL

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Experience

Rooms and pool were great, but I would stay there just for the bar and restaurant. They had incredible food and a super fun vibe at the bar. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

In Bad Need of Major Renovation

We found the facility and rooms in bad need of a renovation. Rooms were dark and dingy. Hallways were dirty. There were youth sports teams staying on our floor so we spent the night listening to kids running up and down the hallways most of the night. I would not recommend staying here if you are in Altoona.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall not a bad stay could of been cleaner had to wipe Cheeto fingers off inside of door upon arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jenna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was in town for work. The privately owned hotel was fine for the one night I needed a clean, comfortable bed. Cons: The room was outdated and I could hear the neighbors in the adjoining room. The free breakfast left a lot to be desired. Pros: this property was very affordable and terribly convenient. Parking was plentiful and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tymeka

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, anything we needed they were able to help with,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025