Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this Altoona hotel

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA, 16601
  • Place, Peoples Natural Gas Field
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Galactic Ice
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Balcony, Poolside

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Altoona

In Altoona .You'll find Plank Road Commons and Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Holiday Bowl and Galactic Ice are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 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

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this Altoona hotel
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. 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 center and 3 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center also features an arcade/game 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

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

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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
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
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. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1001 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

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Travelled with family
It was good only thing was the hot tub was out of Service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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

highly recommend!

super nice place! a bit dated but fancy, beautiful atrium/pool and spacious room. staff was friendly even though we checked in past midnight :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheri

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

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

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rozanna

Travelled with family

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

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The jet tub was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Surbhit

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property has temp Control in rooms ac shuts off automatically when your gone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. It’s convenient to many things. Some of the rooms had a strong chlorine odor or smoke depending on where you were at in the building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gwenn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was dated, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and courteous. We stayed 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maha, Herndon Va

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with family
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

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025