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
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
Room, Jetted Tub

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA, 16601
  • Place, Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Galactic Ice
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Holiday Bowl
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(67 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
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 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

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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

  • Plank Road Commons - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Galactic Ice - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Holiday Bowl - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hollidaysburg Public Libary - 4 min drive - 2.5 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
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Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1015 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALAN, EASTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

8/10 Good

todd, MARTINSVILLE

Business traveller
Good enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Mid week vacation.

Older hotel, well maintained. Pool area was wonderful. Pool was warm. Bedding was clean but mattress was not particularly comfortable. Breakfast offerings were limited-toast and cereal, waffle maker and yogurt. Second day we opted to go out to breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

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

Not friendly

Our biggest issue is how the front desk staff handled an issue. My husband's car alarm kept going off during the night. When we went down to ask a question at the front desk about a call from the hotel to my cell phone - no message was left - we were blamed for them having to comp a room for another guest. The woman at the desk said that "we've been calling your room all night". Our room phone did not ring AT ALL. I went back up to the room and checked the room phone - there was no dial tone, which is a safety problem. I went back to the desk to tell them the phone is dead and the desk attendant said "these damn phones never work". I asked if they had considered knocking on the door or calling either of our phone numbers - which they had from the reservation. She said they did not, but restated that they tried calling our room all night. Which clearly was their faulty phones - not us! We were made to feel very unwelcome for something that could have easily been corrected. Other issues travelers should note: Rooms are described as sound proof. They are definitely not. The deadbolt to our room would not engage. The phone in our room did not work, which in an emergency is a HUGE safety concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Praveen

Travelled with family

Overall Average - good for one night stay

Average good for just one night stay. Outdated bathroom, furniture & TV Breakfast is good however the seating furnitures are outdated. Need renovations for sure in order to run the hotel successfully.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very outdated. Beds small room small
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

udit

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the stay at this place. Firstly when we checked in, our room's toilet flush wasn't working. After that when we went to check desk to inform , we were told there is only one room available for us, if we are interested. And the way this was communicated showed a bit of frustration from their end. As a customer we need to feel welcomed, this wasn't the case. When we went to the new room, the light switches were all messed up and there were only 2 napkins in the room. Next day when we went for breakfast, it was terrible. Possibly the worst continental because for at a hotel. Additionally, when we were eating, the worker there started to clean up the place and started to remove everything. It was badly organized and the worker seemed arrogant that were couldn't even go and make waffle. Bad experience overall, specially considering I paid $120 for a stay of 10 hours (overnight stay).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

6/10 Okay

WOODROW

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms need updating. Doors hard to get open AC wasn’t working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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

Steve

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

6/10 Okay

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Rooms not clean. Not comparable to other hotels in this price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Meng Ting

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property has two heated pools, one for small children. It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025