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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
Room, Jetted Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Front of property - evening/night
Interior detail
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
  • Gym

Room options

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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
(66 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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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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

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

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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
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 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, a billiards/pool table, and 3 meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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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Reviews

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley

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

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the updated areas around lobby Bar/Restaurant etc.. The young lady who cleaned room was so quick and detailed oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is pretty dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not go to bar im not a drinker
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusty

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

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.Matthew kindly found us a room on the first oor as staurs and distance are a challenge to my husband
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was ok. Even though I was an hour early, they made me wait until after the check-in time. Cleaning crew running late. The sheer curtain behind the black-out curtain was disintegrating/shredded. The tub needed a rubber mat. It was very slippery & I nearly fell.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Doris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The outside of the property was decent and lobby, as well as the restaurant and lounge were very nice. That's where it all ends. There was not ample parking for disabled/handicapped. My room was meh. The bathroom was disgusting. Had to fight to get the water on in the shower. The sheers behind the blackout curtain looked like several feral cats were set free and had those sheers torn to shreds, literally. I won't be staying there again. It was more like a $60 room, and that is being generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Kahlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only mildly inconvenient aspects of the stay was the pillow quality and the length of time for the room to cool down upon arrival. Service was great. The pool was wonderful and the in house restaurant was excellent. The staff was on their game. Overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom was outdated and setup weird. Hallways smelled like smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Seth

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

Just like the 80s.

It was a great walk down memory lane of how great motels and hotels were when i was a child. The kids loved it. They loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay...we have been there multiple times & each time 👍 great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a weeks long power outage, so we needed to stay in a hotel. It was pleasant, convenient and the staff was great!!! The loaded bacon & cheese fries in the Grouse are absolutely the best!!!! The bartender, Brea was fantastic!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. Remember to pick your cell phone cords up off the floor before house keeping comes in or they will destroy them in the vacuum. Other than that the stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly fine for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The courtyard, banquet hall, pool and restaurant seem to be nice with a good looking bar. The rooms are awful, bathtubs had mold/mildew just gross. Our front desk associate tried to make everything right but it was out of her hands.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rozanna

Over night stay.

The hot tub wasn’t open and some guy spit in the pool so we got out and then we didn’t know that once food was being done for breakfast they didn’t make more so we only was able to get waffles or cereal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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