OT: All knowing board,where to stay in Altoona?

[loosey goosey]

Thx

 

[TheBigUglies]

Why would anyone want to stay in Altoona? (Sorry, I have no value to add here but that is the first thing that came to mind. Hopefully, others can help

 

[PAgeologist]

There are several decent chain hotels in Altoona if that's what you're looking for. Not sure if any are better than the next.

 

[Kmase21]

Nowhere.

 

[Zenophile]

Port Matilda? Just kidding.

You could always do a search.

 

[Langmuir]

Port Matilda? Just kidding.

You could always do a search.

You beat me to it but I was going to say Tyrone.

 

[919_Lion]

Altoona is my hometown.
PM me, and I’ll give you the lowdown

 

[psualt]

Courtyard by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express on Convention Center Blvd should be pretty nice. Close to food as well.

 

[maxxedout]

Marriott Courtyard, use priceline to bid.

I lived there for a year and I stayed there for my interview and my dad stayed there for all extended stays in the area.

 

[joeparules]

Hampton Inn Altoona. Right off of I99, across the street from the mall and across the parking lot from Champs (get the Jack Ham).

 

[Lion8286]

Altoona is my hometown.

It figures.

 

[Delco Lion]

The Penn Alto.

 

[butchnitt]

Thx

In your car and don't get out.

 

[MaconNitt]

Courtyard by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express on Convention Center Blvd should be pretty nice. Close to food as well.

Stayed at the Courtyard on Convention Center for the Georgia State game weekend. Nice place.

 

[LafayetteBear]

In a van, down by the river...

 

[Norm Petersin]

Penn Alto, Ton and Joe's for breakfast across the street, for lunch, Texas Hot Dogs, a few blocks away. Pellys for dinner

 

[Delco Lion]

Penn Alto, Ton and Joe's for breakfast across the street, for lunch, Texas Hot Dogs, a few blocks away. Pellys for dinner

I've been to all those places. My mom is from Altoona. She lived one block away from the police station as you head up the hill.

 

[Madsol]

Penn Alto, Ton and Joe's for breakfast across the street, for lunch, Texas Hot Dogs, a few blocks away. Pellys for dinner

Is there still a Texas Hots downtown? I've been to that one but didn't know it was still there. Thought the only one around was the one by the mall.

 

[RickinDayton]

Thx

Just stayed two nights @ the Fairfield Inn (next to VAMC). It is only a year old and staff was very nice. They did tell me that rates are around $300 per night on football weekends. My rate (AAA) last few nights was $89 (plus tax). Located on Pleasant Valley Rd, right near Exit 32, I-99.

 

[Ian]

Use any of the Marriott product. Never has let me down even on football weekends.

 

[Cpeplion]

If you're looking for football weekend places my Uncle owns this place.

http://www.thedelaneyhouse.com/

http://www.rollingrails.com/lodging/

It's 7 mins from the stadium.

 

[christoph]

It’s all heroin

 

[Knight57]

Comfort Suites in Pinecroft is a exit or two east of Altoona. Closer to State College than the other Altoona hotels. Probably make the drive to State College 5-10 minutes shorter.

 

[loosey goosey]

Hampton Inn Altoona. Right off of I99, across the street from the mall and across the parking lot from Champs (get the Jack Ham).

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Just stayed two nights @ the Fairfield Inn (next to VAMC). It is only a year old and staff was very nice. They did tell me that rates are around $300 per night on football weekends. My rate (AAA) last few nights was $89 (plus tax). Located on Pleasant Valley Rd, right near Exit 32, I-99.

meeting up with a friend,I was considering useing points,but 20,000 seems high for crappy Altoona.$89 I can handle

 

[swordsman_l]

Courtyard by Marriot and Holiday Inn Express on Convention Center Blvd should be pretty nice. Close to food as well.

Whoa....
Altoona has a convention center?

 

[Norm Petersin]

Hey Delco, that's a big ass hill. Texas Hots is alive and well downtown.

 

[cavic]

Are you extremely limited for time? If not, just stay in State College

 

[Delco Lion]

Hey Delco, that's a big ass hill. Texas Hots is alive and well downtown.

That is a big hill. Had some good times in Altoona at holidays and the Summer. Same with Huntington where my dad was from. Passed through Altoona several years back. Tough times. Did have a good lunch at the Knickerbocker.