Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

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

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Courtyard
Interior detail
Room, Jetted Tub
Front of property – evening/night
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, Balcony, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 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

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
  • Holiday Bowl - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬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.

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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
  • In-room 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

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.

Reviews

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. It’s convenient to many things. Some of the rooms had a strong chlorine odor or smoke depending on where you were at in the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gwenn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was dated, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and courteous. We stayed 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maha, Herndon Va

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The courtyard, banquet hall, pool and restaurant seem to be nice with a good looking bar. The rooms are awful, bathtubs had mold/mildew just gross. Our front desk associate tried to make everything right but it was out of her hands.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. Remember to pick your cell phone cords up off the floor before house keeping comes in or they will destroy them in the vacuum. Other than that the stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer, Okemos

This property isn’t anything like what the pictures claim. It is very old and not well kept. I have stayed in old hotels before, they are still maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, we would stay again if ever in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie, Camp Hill

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked room in advance. I was given our keys and when we got to our room and went in, there were suitcases and personal items all in room--- it was already occupied! We had to walk all the way back to desk with 2 kids and had to wait again to get another room. We walk all the way to 2nd room, and the keys wouldnt work. The door was bent and the only way to open door was to lift handle upwards. Constant noise. They apparently rent the pool out for a public party which was supposed to be over by 8/830 and of course it wasnt. Adults drinking in pool area made my daughter uncomfortable. Mildew in shower tiles. Air in room wouldnt regulate. Rooms definitely need updates. Plugs near nightstand didnt want to work- phones didnt charge even being plugged in all night. Plug at sink loose and hairdryer kept unplugging.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was great and that’s about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Selwyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't even stay.We ended up cancing our reservations because i was told the hot tub was not working and would not be fixed. We were in town for an even and hot tun was a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cherie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lonnie, Altoona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s definitely a nice place. It’s just a little older.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was hot. AC was on and the room temperature never went below 72. Very warm though out the whole hotel. There were bugs in the ceiling light in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jolene

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The pool was big and the kids loved it. Ended up having to go back to the room early because of the adults that couldnt even walk from partying. Had to help a missing kid find their mom who didn't seem to care when we did find her. Woman passed out in the hallway chair upstairs with puke running down her leg. Dog poop in the hallway. The rooms were outdated but OK. The bedframe is just ply board and the pillows are old. Mold and old coffee in the coffee pot. The front desk was fantastic though. Make sure to go early for breakfast or you'll miss out on all the hot food. Interesting hotel for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cletus

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

Nice stay

The hotel staff were very nice and acted in a professional manner. The pool area was clean. Rooms were very clean. Our only issues were that the shower drain in our room was clogged so we stood in a couple of inches of water while showering, and the weekday continental breakfast had miniscule gluten-free options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, The Villages

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They staff are great and the location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Florence

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