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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Balcony, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Balcony, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 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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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
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Jetted Tub

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

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.

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. 455 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1032 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

udit

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the stay at this place. Firstly when we checked in, our room's toilet flush wasn't working. After that when we went to check desk to inform , we were told there is only one room available for us, if we are interested. And the way this was communicated showed a bit of frustration from their end. As a customer we need to feel welcomed, this wasn't the case. When we went to the new room, the light switches were all messed up and there were only 2 napkins in the room. Next day when we went for breakfast, it was terrible. Possibly the worst continental because for at a hotel. Additionally, when we were eating, the worker there started to clean up the place and started to remove everything. It was badly organized and the worker seemed arrogant that were couldn't even go and make waffle. Bad experience overall, specially considering I paid $120 for a stay of 10 hours (overnight stay).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

6/10 Okay

WOODROW

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms need updating. Doors hard to get open AC wasn’t working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay no complaints thank you to the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, property was good. Quiet time was excellent, because walls are thin. Mattresses are due for replacement, wall tile, caulking in bathrooms could use a little updating, overall I would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom & Restroom not comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice and the people were friendly local people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Rooms not clean. Not comparable to other hotels in this price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
4.5 out of 5 very comfortable pool was amazing staff was very helpful. Had a little problem with the key card here and there and cable tv kept bugging out other then that was a good stay best stay iv had in altoona breakfast was good to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meng Ting

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property has two heated pools, one for small children. It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely, pool was great n room was great! Will def stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

Great!

Great night sleep and Resturant was great also
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Very nice stay

The property is gorgeous, staff was friendly and attentive. We stopped off for the night in the middle of a road trip. The indoor pool is really big, if we brought the kids, they would have had a blast. If I have to complain, the bed wasn't superb, but it was good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very kind and attentive. The lobby and conference hall are very pretty. The hotel is older so you can see that in the rooms as they are dated. There are also some minor cosmetic damages in the room I had, which aren't a deal breaker, but it is a reminder of the age and condition. The one thing that I did dislike is the distance you have to travel to reach an elevator. I had two very large bags and had to make a loooooong trek to the elevator and then a similar distance trek to the room! When I didn't have to haul luggage, I could get out of the hotel within 30 seconds using the stairs. I only mention this for others that travel heavily laden, that you should request a first floor room. Free parking was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

6/10 Okay

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Lancaster

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with quiet rooms and comfy beds. Didn’t take advantage of the pool as we were in late and out early. Breakfast worked as well! The area outside around back was a bit run down but still was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom needs update Hard to turn water on in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Excellent food at the Grouse. Clean and busy pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025