Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 star property

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A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered driveway, and a white car parked in front.
An indoor water feature with a brick waterfall, surrounded by potted plants and benches.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA, 16601
  • Place, Plank Road Commons
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn State Altoona
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johnstown, PA (JST-John Murtha Johnstown - Cambria County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Balcony, Poolside

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, Jetted Tub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site.
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center offers 124 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Altoona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Plank Road Commons. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Grouse's Nest, a family restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 3 meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Plank Road Commons and a few minutes from Holiday Bowl
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 centre and 3 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center also features a garden, laundry facilities, and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This Altoona hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Grouse's Nest – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Laurel Room – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open selected days.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 3:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • 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. 478 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1071 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1071 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok over all place was nice friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location. They have a great restaurant and the fish & chips are the best. There is plenty of coffee in the morning as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lobby was very nice, property is showing some signs of age. Overall a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Going through the cafeteria to our room was a bit confusing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean well kept hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location for our visit to Baker Mansion & Cresson Sanatorium! Grouse's Nest was the perfect place to chill.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place restaurants on site good food the rooms were clean minor rust minimum curtain stains bed was comfortable pool area was nice interior of hotel overall nice I would stay again price affordable 3 star level hotel
Excercise room
Excercise room
Pool inside
Pool inside
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed comfortable, got a good nights sleep, staff all very nice, enjoyed breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome drag show !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and sheets and towels really clean and fresh,their hot breakfast was delish,alot to choose from,eggs ham ,home fries Belgin waffles 🧇 juice I think the granola for the yogurt was homemade it was delish.And fresh coffee ☕ is available for free all day also.Nice indoor swimming pool,we have stayed there a few times and will definitely choose it again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is great!!! Pool is great!!! Staff is great!!!! I stay there every time I go to Altoona!!! Definitely worth it ... ESPECIALLY with kids!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. It was a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast needs improvement. Rooms are good. Lots or parking. In center of town. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was outstanding! The staff was so friendly, the rooms nice, clean, quiet, and comfortable. Pool was warm. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the pool is awesome!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff were super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant staff affordable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, doors and staff areas need some tlc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026