Altoona, PA

Explore Altoona

Altoona, PA, is the birthplace of Sheetz, Inc., home to the Penn State University Altoona campus and a stop on the road for many potential major league baseball players, among other things. It was also an ideal first location for Plamondon Hospitality Partners to expand into Pennsylvania.

The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott make up the area’s first dual-branded hotel. This hotel was built with the purpose of bringing extended stay rooms to Altoona, while still offering transient rooms as well. Located off Pleasant Valley Boulevard, the hotel has easy access to I-99, local shopping, dining and entertainment. The hotel is adjacent to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, and is just a short drive from the Altoona Curve Baseball Stadium, DelGrosso’s Amusement Park & Laguna Splash Water Park and Penn State University’s main campus in State College.

Visit Altoona

Sheetz, Inc., a popular chain of gas stations and convenience stores, calls Altoona home. Their local headquarters draws business travelers to Altoona for training, interviews and short-term contracts. Local medical facilities, like University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Nason Hospital and Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital attract visitors coming for medical treatment, as well as employees and contractors. Additionally, Altoona is just 30 minutes from Penn State University in State College, and is home to Penn State Altoona. Visitors come from all over the country for athletic events, graduation and campus visits.

Leisure Travel

Minutes from the hotel, you’ll find the Logan Valley Mall, the minor league Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate Altoona Curve Baseball Team and the Mishler Theater. The area also has deep historical ties to the railroad industry, and history buffs can easily visit the Horseshoe Curve and the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum from the hotel. To showcase the area’s history, this hotel has a custom décor package, featuring photographs and murals of local attractions throughout the hotel.

Two Brands Under One Roof

Altoona had a need for both extended stay and transient rooms. The dual-branded hotel puts a variety of rooms under one roof, allowing guests to choose the type that best fits their travel needs. The two brands share a lobby, exercise room and other indoor and outdoor common areas, allowing for larger rooms and more amenities to better suit the variety of needs the guests have.

The Altoona hotel is in a convenient location for business and leisure travelers alike. The dual brand combines the city’s local history with updated amenities, and has been a successful expansion for Plamondon Hospitality Partners.