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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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Room, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
The Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center welcomes travelers with a continental breakfast and an arcade room. Enjoy American dishes at two on-site restaurants or relax in the garden. Visitors love the helpful staff and often use the indoor pool after a day of exploring.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Pool Access, Poolside | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, 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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA, 16601

What's nearby

  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Galactic Ice - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Holiday Bowl - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Penn State Altoona - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and an arcade/game 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
  • RV/bus/truck parking, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • ATM/banking services, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 124 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center located?

Situated in Altoona, this hotel is within 2 mi (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 mi (5 km).

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