Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 5 min drive
Galactic Ice - 5 min drive
Peoples Natural Gas Field - 5 min drive
Penn State Altoona - 9 min drive
Getting around
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 27 min drive
Johnstown, PA (JST-John Murtha Johnstown - Cambria County) - 48 min drive
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 141 min drive
Altoona Transportation Center - 14 min drive
Tyrone Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
Altoona Gourmet Buffet - 4 min drive
About this property
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Enjoy your visit to Altoona with a stay at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Grouse's Nest, one of 2 restaurants, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
124 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Children's menu
What to do
Pool table
Working away
24-hour business centre
3 meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Garden
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Braille signage
Closed-captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
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.
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.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
Hot tub
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center and nearby?
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center has an indoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring American cuisine.
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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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
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Jan 2025
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Michael
Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 Jan 2025
Service was good. Heat was terrible. It took hours to heat the room 5 degrees. Also it was so noisy forget a relaxing day. Hot water only luke warm and shower drain clogged so you were standing in a couple inches of water during shower.
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Jan 2025
Not quite as good as usal
The breakfast used to include things like eggs and breakfast meat. These were not part of the breakfast. Disappointing. The pool used to be warmer as well. Other than that everything was good.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 Nov 2024
Ian
Ian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Nov 2024
richard
richard, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Nov 2024
Penn State Weekwnd Hotel
Front desk and meals were great! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Really good food and breakfast is more than just a continental breakfast. Room bathroom is outdated but clean. Bed was extremely hard.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Nov 2024
Ray
Ray, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
JU HYUN
JU HYUN, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Oct 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Oct 2024
Fran
Fran, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 Oct 2024
The hotel was a bit like a time warp from the 80's, which was just fine for me haha. Breakfast was just okay, but good enough. The only issue I really had was with the fitness center (which I get the feeling doesn't get used much). It needed towels, something to clean the equipment with, and a yoga or stretching mat (I had to use the floor). Other than that, the staff were so helpful and just lovely.
Camille
Camille, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Oct 2024
Hotel Review
The people who work there are super nice and helpful. Breakfast was great. Beds were not comfortable. The air conditioning was not good very noisy. Too much light was coming into the room at night.
margaret
margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Oct 2024
It was just wonderful comfortable quiet and very clean. It’s a bit dated but that doesn’t bother me. I look for clean quite comfortable rooms and this is perfect. Pool was heated ..and the restaurant inside was very good!
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Richard
Richard, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 Oct 2024
Representative of something not so much- common areas are ok- hallways dirty. Room ok- but not great- smelled mildew whole time-
Beth
Beth, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Enjoyed our stay...we have been there multiple times & each time 👍 great
Joy
Joy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
The place is close to a lot of restaurants. We did not use the pool but we did check it out and it looked very nice. We did eat in the bar and it was great. The only thing is the beds. If you like very firm beds you’ll love their beds. It’s a little out dated but over all it was nice.