Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Lounge
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
Room, Balcony, Poolside | Balcony

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA, 16601
  • Plank Road Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Holiday Bowl
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Johnstown, PA (JST-John Murtha Johnstown - Cambria County)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Jetted Tub

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Balcony, Poolside

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Altoona

With a stay at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center in Altoona, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Plank Road Commons and Holiday Bowl. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hollidaysburg Public Libary and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Dell Delight Legion Park.

What's nearby

  • Holiday Bowl - 4 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 5 min drive
  • Galactic Ice - 5 min drive
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 5 min drive
  • Penn State Altoona - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Altoona Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Pittsburgh Intl. 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 124 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Altoona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 124 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at The Grouse's Nest, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Altoona? This hotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Grouse's Nest - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Laurel Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Grouse's Nest
  • The Laurel Room

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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 available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Clorinda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a jaccouzie in the corner of the room w a shower! It was a little cheesy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia, Richmond

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the morning breakfast buffet and the hotel and staff were all very good. The back side of the comforter was stained but clean, you may need to replace them
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Todd, avella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I typically stay here on my way home from Penn State Football games. This is an older property but they have made significant improvements. I noticed that the rooms have been remodeled on my last few visits. I will continue to stay here in the future. Many dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out. Clean room. Biggest complaint was breakfast was served until 10, but we came at 9 and they had no food left and wouldn’t bring any more out. So much for a free breakfast included. Unless you wanted oatmeal or yogurt, you were out of luck. Otherwise was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Burt

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms, buildings and hallways are very old and outdated. Bathroom fixtures may have been clean but don’t appear to be clean because of their age, rust and paint condition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Does a good job for a 2.5 star hotel. Clean rooms and bathroom. Could upgrade the small TVs in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Penn State Weekwnd Hotel
Front desk and meals were great! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Really good food and breakfast is more than just a continental breakfast. Room bathroom is outdated but clean. Bed was extremely hard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keiko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JU HYUN

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was a bit like a time warp from the 80's, which was just fine for me haha. Breakfast was just okay, but good enough. The only issue I really had was with the fitness center (which I get the feeling doesn't get used much). It needed towels, something to clean the equipment with, and a yoga or stretching mat (I had to use the floor). Other than that, the staff were so helpful and just lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel Review
The people who work there are super nice and helpful. Breakfast was great. Beds were not comfortable. The air conditioning was not good very noisy. Too much light was coming into the room at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was just wonderful comfortable quiet and very clean. It’s a bit dated but that doesn’t bother me. I look for clean quite comfortable rooms and this is perfect. Pool was heated ..and the restaurant inside was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024