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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
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Front of property – evening/night
Room, Jetted Tub

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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About the area

Altoona is home to Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center. 321 Gallery and Railroaders Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Baker Mansion and Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark. Holiday Bowl and Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA, 16601

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

  • ‪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

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and an arcade/games room at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • A lift, luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 124 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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

  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center located?

Situated in Altoona, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Plank Road Commons, Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark and Holiday Bowl. Galactic Ice and Dell Delight Legion Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1008 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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property,local food and eats
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the cleanliness and very nice front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Meng Ting

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The jet tub was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darwin

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

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room was really far from the front desk. Only one elevator to use.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was so kind and helpful! Just ao you are aware as of the weekend of july 11th the hot tub was not working but we improvised and got a room with a hot tub in it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar was great. The rooms really need to be cleaner, that's the real down side here. The staff was friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to shopping and food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Rooms not clean. Not comparable to other hotels in this price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
missed the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alex Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well accommodating me being a below the knee amputee
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

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

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
The Hotel was adequate to meet my travel needs. Its old and needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025