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 Libary and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Dell Delight Legion Park.
What's nearby
Plank Road Commons - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Galactic Ice - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Holiday Bowl - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
Hollidaysburg Public Libary - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
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 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
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
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
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
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
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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
Jan 19, 2026
Jimmy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Betsy
Traveled with family
Jan 19, 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
Jan 19, 2026
Wesley
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Meghan
Traveled with partner
Jan 19, 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.
Staff was very friendly! Room was clean and pool is nice.
Hillary
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Samantha
Traveled with family and small children
Jan 10, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front entrance, dining areas, and pool were all very nice. Couldn't locate pool towels so had to walk back without a towel. Rooms were decent for a one night stay. Could use some updating throughout halls and maybe carpet removal as some areas smelled of stale cigarette smoke.
Staff was courteous. Staff met our needs in a timely fashion. Room was clean, but not exceptional; fingerprints on windows, no lightbulb, not a bright and cheerful room.
For an older hotel, it’s a good value. Desk clerk gave a better deal since out room was not ready upon arrival.
Since there is only one elevator, I’m concerned for the safety of occupants. I hope all the handicapped rooms are on the 1st floor with quickly assessable exits.
Overall, it was a nice stay. As always, I loved the festive atmosphere.