With a stay at Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center in Altoona, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Plank Road Commons and Holiday Bowl. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hollidaysburg Public Library and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Dell Delight Legion Park.
What's nearby
Plank Road Commons - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
Hollidaysburg Public Library - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Penn State Altoona - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
Getting around
Altoona Transportation Center - 14 min drive
Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 140 min drive
Restaurants
Sheetz - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Gourmet Buffet - 5 min drive
About this property
Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 124 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at The Grouse's Nest, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Altoona? This hotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.
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
Smoke-free property
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
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
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
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We were kept up most of the night of our stay by young girls running through the hall and knocking on doors. At one point there was a man yelling so load it echoed through the pool room because he was tired of the noise. When we told the front desk nothing was offered.
Mandy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Jennifer
Travelled with family
7 Feb 2026
Disliked: Amenities
We did not have hot water and they did not have staff to address or fix it.
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Eric
Travelled with family
7 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Eric
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Colleen
3 Feb 2026
Colleen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Teri
Travelled with family
2 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room & property were clean and well appointed. Front desk staff addressed any issues we had, which were minor.
The location of our room wasn't ideal, we were on the ground floor right behind the lounge/buffet area and we could hear the music playing and people who were in the lounge at night which made sleeping difficult. The breakfast buffet itself was underwhelming, less food options on Friday than on the weekend. I am at least happy that our rooms were clean and that check in and out was easy.
When we initially went to check in we were told our room wasnt ready. The pool was over crowded due to a party, the hot tub was out of service. We reserved a room worh a jacuzzi tub and the water in the room wasn't warm luke warm at best. There were kids running the halls all hours of the night being loud also loud music being played in the middle of the night. In the morning a couple was fighting in the hall and the food was thrown at one if them and all through the hallway..we booked this for our anniversary and was a complete let down.
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Michelle
Travelled with family
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Our phone, tv and thermostat were not working. We had to have maintenance come fix them. The room was clean. The hotel was clean. The staff were kind and helpful. Breakfast was delicious!
Room was clean, bed comfortable, got a good nights sleep, staff all very nice, enjoyed breakfast.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Thomas
Business traveller
31 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was fine. The property seems dated, and I felt like I was in 1987. Functionally things were in working order, although weekday breakfast was poor. May try again as price was very reasonable though.
I was not informed that the hot tub was out of service, that is one of 2 main things we look for in a place to stay.
I also saw on the site that the hotel had a family friendly game/arcade and they do not, they said they have skills machines when i called to ask questions regarding the game room.
My keys worked for the front door but not the door to go out to the pool. I also was told they could not open the pool until 10am because they are vety strict about that rule so the lady at the front desk said we could stay and check out at 12. The pool was late opening up there was 4 families waiting 10 minutes to get in before leaving and then at 11:15 someone from the front desk called and asked what was going on if i was staying another night, i told her we was told we could check out at 12 so she said um ok ill note that.
Great stay. I finish they had more breakfast options. Pool was great and service.
Edward
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jimmy
19 Jan 2026
Jimmy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Betsy
Travelled with family
19 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
when walking into the room, it smell like old smoke. we booked for the hot tub and it was empty. we were do disappointed.
Betsy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Wesley
19 Jan 2026
Wesley
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Meghan
Travelled with partner
19 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property has massive potential. We are locals that look for relaxing nights away. We are a busy couple so finding quiet, relaxing local
Hotels are important to us. My comments were reserved to contacting the property directly, I will not publicize my entire thoughts. Our experience was tainted by poor etiquette from the neighboring room. We liked that our room had a jetted tub. It was clean. The bed was a little lumpy but tolerable. So overall 3/5. 5/5 cleanliness. There were staff moping floors and cleaning even at 10pm. So they care about cleanliness. Breakfast 3/5. Front desk staff told us the wrong breakfast hours so we did not get to participate but it looked delicious. 3/5 staff. Front desk staff at check in was meh. At check out they listened to my concerns and appeared to look into what happened. 2/5 property conditions. It’s an older facility and it shows. But we give this rating because the smell of cigarettes were everywhere and it’s off putting. 4/5 area around the property. It’s okay. Overall I’d probably recommend and I hope to give it a try again.