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Pricing information

Price range: $5,050 - $15,000 Price range: $5,050 - $15,000
Couples usually spend $5,750 Couples usually spend $5,750
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$15 per person
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$15 per person

About

On WeddingWire since 2015

The Altoona Grand Hotel is an all-inclusive wedding venue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Characterized by elegant fixtures, contemporary decor, and professional service, the hotel evokes an atmosphere of undeniable sophistication and charm. Featuring over 5,000 square feet of event space, couples can host a magnificent celebration carefully tweaked to reflect their vision in every small detail.

Facilities and Capacity

The Altoona Grand Hotel boasts a range of distinctive function rooms and event areas for an unforgettable wedding. You and your partner can set up a stylish soiree in the ballroom for over 300 guests under the twinkling light of the chandeliers. In the refined ambiance, your loved ones can enjoy a luxurious banquet set up to represent your chosen theme. Furthermore, the hotel contains a lovely outdoor courtyard suitable for the ceremony. Once again, the space can be arranged to suit each couple’s particular theme, from rustic elegance to upscale style. Those with more intimate festivities in mind can opt for a smaller function room seating up to 50 guests. In addition to offering a range of unique event spaces, the hotel also contains comfortable get-ready rooms for the wedding party to use as required.

Services Offered

The team at this splendid hotel offers an abundance of services to promote a successful and memorable occasion. Their wedding packages can cover planning and design, catering, bar services, accommodations, and more. The dedicated staff at the venue will collaborate meticulously with each couple to produce an event they will treasure forever. The team will take care of setup, staffing, and cleanup to help the day run as smoothly as possible. Furthermore, they can supply a range of event items to help enhance the celebrations, from furniture to chair covers and centerpieces. In addition to assisting with coordination and execution, this passionate team can also arrange vintage transportation for the happy couple for an impressive arrival.

Cuisine

The skilled culinary staff at the hotel can prepare an array of delicious cuisine to satisfy guests throughout the occasion. From delectable hot and cold hors d’oeuvres to sophisticated food stations, they strive to delight loved ones with mouth-watering dishes. The main meal can be set up as a buffet or plated service according to your desires. Furthermore, a variety of beverages are available at the bar, including premium liquor, beer, and wine.

Accommodation

The newlyweds will be housed in a complimentary king-size room the night of the festivities, with the option of upgrading to a suite. Additional rooms are available for guests at a reduced rate, featuring a range of deluxe amenities. Those seeking an even more luxurious experience can book a guest room with spa facilities or a balcony.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
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Reviews of Altoona Grand Hotel

1.6 out of 5 rating
1.6 out of 5 rating
1 Review
32% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    2 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    0.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    1.5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    2 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    2 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
1.6/5 1 reviews
Google
3.8/5 1163 reviews
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Kristine Sent on 06/09/2018
1.6 out of 5 rating
Dealing with this hotel was awful. I can not say one good thing about this hotel or the staff who run it. The staff, management included, does not want to work and they don't respond to emails or answer their phone in a timely manner. It sometimes took over a week to get simple questions answered. They don't know how to manage their event calendar and told me and my husband that we would be able to set up the night before and two days before the wedding then told us they had a party booked in there and that we couldn't get in there like they had promised. The rooms were dusty, dirty and even had bugs! Some of our guests air conditioning didn't work(our honeymoon suite included), others were freezing because they couldn't turn it down. The entire staff was rude. Maura, the sales manager, who was to be my point of contact, didn't say more than two words to me the entire weekend and we saw her sitting at the bar drinking more often that we saw her working. Which explains why she never answered her phone or responded to my emails. I had our wedding g booked at this hotel for almost a year and a half and up until two weeks before the wedding(a large banquet) I hadn't even been told that there was a banquet manager. Then all of a sudden I was having to meet with her two weeks before our date! She was very unprofessional and did lot have any of the papers or emails that I had sent to my point of contact.
When i complained and asked to speak to the manager of the hotel she turned out to be someone who had been wandering around all weekend and hadn't even thought to introduce herself, even though she knew we were having issues. At one point during the conversation she even said to me "well what do you expect me to do about it?" In a very rude tone. They think that they did nothing wrong and that because my and my husband put in a lot of work to make our wedding nice that they did a good job.
They did nothing to make our day special and we will never be returning.
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Shaina McNally
Shaina McNally
Director of Sales

Hi! I'm Shaina and I can't wait to help you plan your dream wedding! I have taken over the role of Sales Director at the Altoona Grand Hotel in February of 2021. I have many years of experience in wedding venues and I am so passionate about my work. Give me a call or shoot me an email to get started on your special day!


P: 814.946.1631 ext. 501 E: sales@altoonagrandhotel.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Altoona Grand Hotel frequently asked questions

Altoona Grand Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Altoona Grand Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Altoona Grand Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Altoona Grand Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Altoona Grand Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Altoona Grand Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Altoona Grand Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Altoona Grand Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Altoona Grand Hotel is recommended by 32% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 1.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 2 in quality of service, 2 in flexibility, 2 in value, 1.5 in professionalism and 0.5 in average response time.

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