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Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

3.5-star property
1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA 1-855-201-7819
3.9 out of 5
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"There was a clock radio in the room which was not plugged in. The outlet was too short to plug my phone charger in. " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 17 Aug 2021

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Hotel Description

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3.5-star Altoona hotel

In Altoona

Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Altoona hotel, you'll find Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark and Galactic Ice. Peoples Natural Gas Field and 321 Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Multiple dining options

This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, as well as the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the gym and free buffet breakfast each morning.

Free WiFi, refrigerators

The soundproofed guestrooms offer free WiFi and free local calls. Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and other amenities include refrigerators and microwaves.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$85* Per night/room Nov 7 - Nov 8

Room, Pool Access, Poolside

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Room, Jetted Tub

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, Balcony, Poolside

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center ratings based on 29 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

Everyone (20) Couples (1) Family (10)
3 out of 5
There was a clock radio in the room which was not plugged in. The outlet was too short to plug my phone charger in.

Posted by on Aug 17, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 17, 2021 by The Grand

Thank you for letting us know! We will be asking staff, to pay attention to these inconveniences. We appreciate your input!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 28, 2020

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4 out of 5
The property was clean, yet dated. What I didn't like was we were told to call to order breakfast and then pick it up in the lobby. The room had the extension number, but there wasn't any phones in the room to be able to us.

Posted by on Jul 20, 2020

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 23, 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 21, 2019

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 8, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 25, 2019 by Lindsay

Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 4, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 25, 2019 by Lindsay

Thanks for the great review! We are glad you stayed with us and hope to see you again soon!

4 out of 5
The kiddos really liked the pool. The building was older but it was cleanand for the price we paid it was great. The hot breakfast in the morning was also very nice.

Posted by on Aug 4, 2019

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5 out of 5
Needs updated...worn carpet..old looking, rooms needed painting

Posted by on Jul 24, 2019

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5 out of 5
The location was very appropriate for our two night/two day trip to Altoona, PA!

Posted by on Jun 14, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 18, 2019 by Lindsay

We are happy you chose to stay with us! We hope to see you again soon!

About the Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center

Location 1 Sheraton drive, Altoona, PA 16601

Property Features

Altoona Grand Hotel & Conference Center offers its guests an indoor pool, a children's pool, a spa tub, 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. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. 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, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. This 3.5-star Altoona hotel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Train station: Altoona Transportation Center (9 km / 5.6 mi)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Grouse's Nest - This bistro 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.

The Tropical Courtyard - This bistro specializes in American cuisine. Open select days.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 3:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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