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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
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Room, Jetted Tub
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Gym
    GymGym

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Map
1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA, 16601
  • Popular LocationHoliday Bowl4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLakemont Park and the Island Waterpark5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeoples Natural Gas Field5 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

Highlights

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

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Room, Pool Access, Poolside

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Jetted Tub

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, Jetted Tub

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

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Room, Balcony, Poolside | Balcony

Room, Balcony, Poolside

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 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Holiday Bowl. 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 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Galactic Ice and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Peoples Natural Gas Field.

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 International Airport (PIT) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

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

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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 washroom
  • 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

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
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

  • 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
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. 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. 
    Contactless check-out is available.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?

As of 2 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center on 15 Jul 2024 start from NZ$190.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

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?

Yep, free continental brekkie is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1008 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommeded
Satisfied with the stay. Rooms and hotel property was clean. Helpful Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

imad

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

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel for a family
We enjoyed our stay. We had poolside rooms which was very convenient. The hotel has a very large indoor pool. The whirlpool is not working although they do have rooms with whirlpools in them. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were clean. The heat worked fine. The bathrooms were functional. It's an older hotel so you can find minor things that need done but the only thing we didn't like was outside of one of the rooms is a bright light that is hard to block out. The breakfast was tasty. We ate eggs, potatoes, Canadian bacon, and waffles. The seating area is spacious unlike some hotels where there's a few tables jammed in together. The location is also very good. It's near the highway, shopping centers and lots of restaurants. We will likely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sreekanth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, it feels the property has seen better days. The location is excellent but the downside is it's old but seems like renovation is being done. The property needs a big face-lift both inside and out. The bar is decent but music on Saturday night was just too loud. Rooms are decent with decent breakfast options as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful except a housekeeper. Otherwise, things where clean. They NEED to uograde the carpets, and elevator for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

YULIANAWATI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

PAULA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I recently stayed here with my daughter and grandkids..I did have a few issues with my with room like temperature and comfort of the beds, but I expressed my concerns with the front desk and maintenance and my room was changed with no issues and the rest of our stay was awesome. This hotel clearly is making appropriate renovations to rooms and other areas throughout the property to ensure a pleasant stay for future guests. The teriyaki salmon over rice and garlic broccoli was Devine. The hotel restaurant was a great place to enjoy a family meal and a few drinks! I would definitely stay here again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Customer Service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grand hotel that is across from many eating and shopping establishments. A great place to stop after a long trip on the way to PSU.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk people during check out were rude ignorant made my kods ubcpmfortable and also everytime i walked away id stand behind the wall and listen to them talk about me ignorantly this is npt my forat stay i took my kids for christmas also and same two people and did the same thing this ia a terrible act and i cant believe they still have their jobs and if it wasmt for my lids i would never EVER stay again. Oh and price changed 6 times while trying tp book i will never use expedoa again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor heated pool was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice comfy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect after 12 hour drive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Just okay.
The hot tub was out of service. We were not made aware until we got there. That would have made it too late to cancel our reservations without a penalty. The lights in the pool never came on at dark, and it was hard to see my kids in the pool. They only brought towels once to the pool area, and they were gone in 1 minute. Our cable in our room was not working properly. I called the front desk they said they would send somebody but they never did. On the plus side, the room was very clean! The pool was clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my vacay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pollyanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I took our daughter and her friend for a weekend trip to Altoona for my daughter's 9th birthday. She wanted a place with a pool and my husband and I wanted a place that had a hot tub. If that's what you want, don't go here. The hot tub is closed "indefinitely". And I'm was also surprised at the lack of pool towels available. We didn't bring beach towels because every hotel we've been to with a pool is always very well stocked with pool towels. Not here! You have to grab a towel right away when you enter if anything is there on the tiny pile of like 6 for a hotel that had hundreds of guests. At one point while we were all in the pool, we watched a hotel worker come and take the towels that were on our seats. So that was unfortunate for us. The rooms were nice. We did all agree that the beds were comfortable, which was important because we've stayed at full-on resorts that had hard beds that ruined our stays. So this place has comfortable beds for sure. However, the televisions were terrible. Most of the channels have an error saying it's not included, so it was surprisingly difficult to find something to watch while in the room. The restaurant and bar were nice. No complaints. The breakfast was fine, but they didn't swap out the protein and my husband and daughter were bummed to have ham option each day. Overall, it was nice, the staff were nice, but we likely won't stay here again since the main reason we chose it was for the pool AND hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

imad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool was very large and really warm. It was great! Almost good enough to replace the hot tub which was out of order. Beautiful hotel, nicely kept and clean. The pool and the good value make it a winner for us. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024