Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
Lounge
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking 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, Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn State Altoona
    ‪11 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
(76 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 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 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.
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 center, 3 meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations 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 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 a garden, laundry facilities, and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This Altoona hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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.

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 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
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 cribs (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, 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
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. 476 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1064 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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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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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

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

Angela

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

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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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

Casey

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

Joel

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

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Room was clean and pool is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. I finish they had more breakfast options. Pool was great and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, large parking lot, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHARLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, Rooms were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff. Very clean and quiet room. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

The room was very clean! The beds were comfortable. Hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Howard E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with a restuarent and bar on site
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025