Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Front of property - evening/night
Indoor spa tub
Interior detail
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Balcony, Poolside

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

Altoona hotel with bar/lounge
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
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.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
In addition to a children's pool, Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center provides an indoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 0 square feet (0 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers an arcade/game room, a garden, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Grouse's Nest - This family restaurant specializes 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.
The Laurel Room - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Languages

English

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Hot tub

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

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but basic. The tv was very small. Biggest disappointment was that the pool was closed for remodel (we had grandchildren with us) and I felt they should have reduced the rate since we were not notified ahead of time. On a great note, the breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kady

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Overall it was decent. Rooms are dated and bathroom could use an upgrade to feel cleaner. Hotel set up is like a maze. They were hosting an event party and our room was next to and shared a wall with their event room. Thankfully it ended at 10pm otherwise we were headed for requesting a new room farther from the party as the music and noise was so loud it was hard to enjoy our down time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Bowling Tournament Stay

All-in-all, a very pleasant stay. My only worry was the shower chair not quite fitting in the tub. However, I got it to work. Enjoyed the restaurant for lunch on Saturday. There was a separate event going on that we were able to peruse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pool closed

Very disappointed the pool was closed and we were not informed before arrival. We picked this hotel because it had an indoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Need to Clean!!

When I opened the shower curtain I found a big glob of hair by the drain and more hair by the back of the shower with an opened bottle of shampoo. The shower was definitely not cleaned. I told the girl when I was checking out and she just shook her head but I never even heard an "I'm sorry"
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Makayla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super staff from counter to bar/restaurant. Easy access from highway. Very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Autumn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room. Houskeeper walked in while I was naked without knocking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LISA, CENTRE HALL

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

Superb Experience

Rooms and pool were great, but I would stay there just for the bar and restaurant. They had incredible food and a super fun vibe at the bar. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

In Bad Need of Major Renovation

We found the facility and rooms in bad need of a renovation. Rooms were dark and dingy. Hallways were dirty. There were youth sports teams staying on our floor so we spent the night listening to kids running up and down the hallways most of the night. I would not recommend staying here if you are in Altoona.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall not a bad stay could of been cleaner had to wipe Cheeto fingers off inside of door upon arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jenna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was in town for work. The privately owned hotel was fine for the one night I needed a clean, comfortable bed. Cons: The room was outdated and I could hear the neighbors in the adjoining room. The free breakfast left a lot to be desired. Pros: this property was very affordable and terribly convenient. Parking was plentiful and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tymeka

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, anything we needed they were able to help with,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
My boyfriend and I went to stay the night for a fun little getaway last night, first impressions were great! very pretty lobby, staff members were GREAT and helpful!! The stairs to get to the second floor was a bit inconvenient, as we weren’t told about an elevator so a case of water went up the stairs. Rooms were decently clean, very outdated bathrooms however, shower-head was very low, holes in the carpet, window was stained or broken or something we couldn’t see out of it, there was a small stain on the pillow case. Went to visit the pool and there was LOADS of kids for a party. very unfortunate as they were all misbehaved. The pool overall was very nice!! Breakfast in the morning was hot and fresh. Pretty decent hotel overall, just needs updated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

rob

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Ok property. Generally poor condition, but the room was clean and staff were very busy cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very clean! Staff was very friendly. Room was warm however.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025