2025 N-Scale Weekend - Altoona Hotel & Lodging Information
The N-Scale Weekend Committee partners with local hotels to secure special room rates for the event weekend! If you've already booked your stay and the special rate is lower, contact the hotel to be added to the room block. The N-Scale Weekend Committee is not responsible for any pricing or accommodation changes made by the lodging venues.
To assist layout participants, vendors, and attendees in obtaining lodging while in town for the show, the Altoona N-Scale Weekend Committee has arranged for room blocks at several local hotels, motels, and inns. The room rates detailed below are discounted from each facility's standard rates. Note: that frequent travelers enrolled in bonus-point plans with hotel chains may be able to secure even better room rates.
Please feel free to share with all your fellow N-scalers that are planning to attend the show, whether layout participants, vendors, or just show attendees. If anyone has already booked a room at any of the following facilities and did not receive the rates listed below, re-contact the organization and request your reservation be moved into the AAMR N-Scale Weekend room block. Confirm that you receive the reduced room rate as a result. If anyone has any trouble arranging lodging, feel free to contact Carl at carlhaslett650@gmail.com.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - Attached to the Convention Center (note: it is no longer a property managed by Marriott)
$109 /night + 11% taxes, about $121 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N-Scale Weekend". Our rate is good for 4 days, Thursday the 18th through Sunday the 21st.
Call directly at 814-312-1800. Be sure to mention that you are with the "N-Scale Weekend by the Altoona Association of Model Railroaders" when booking to get this group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is September 11, 2025. Reservation cancellations may be made up to 48 hours prior to the arrival date to avoid a 1-night penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check-in later than 3PM on your arrival date.
Holiday Inn Express - Across Convention Center Blvd from the Convention Center
$159 /night + $4 parking fee /night + 11% taxes, about $181 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N-Scale Model Railroad Weekend". Block rates are offered for Friday and Saturday only.
Call directly at 814-693-1004 to make room reservations. Be sure to mention that you are with the "N-Scale Model Railroad Weekend" group when booking to get this group rate. The group code is MOD.
The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 20, 2025. Reservation cancellations must be made by 5PM one day prior to arrival to avoid a 1-night penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check-in later than 3PM on your arrival date.
Altoona Grand Hotel - 1.3 miles from the Convention Center
$119 /night + 11% taxes, about $132 total per night, double occupancy. $10 for an extra person / rollaway.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N Scale Room Block".
Call directly at 814-946-1631. Be sure to mention that you are with the "N Scale Weekend" group when booking to get our group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 19, 2025. Reservation cancellations must be made by 3PM of the arrival date to avoid a cancellation penalty. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check-in later than 3PM on your arrival date.
Comfort Inn - 2.5 miles from the Convention Center
$109 /night + 11% taxes, about $121 total per night, double occupancy. $10 for an extra person / rollaway.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N Scale Weekend".
Call directly at 814-693-1800. Be sure to mention that you are with the "N Scale Weekend" Group when booking to get our group rate. This link may also be used to book your room: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/hb86b3
The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 12, 2025. Reservation cancellations must be made by 4PM on the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check-in later than 4PM on your arrival date.
Quality Inn - 3 miles from the Convention Center
$84 /night + 11% taxes, about $94 total per night, double occupancy. $10 for an extra person / rollaway.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N-Scale Weekend".
Call directly at 814-944-9661. Be sure to mention that you are with the "N-Scale Weekend" when booking to get our group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is September 11, 2025. Reservation cancellations must be made by 48 hours prior to the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check-in later than 4PM on your arrival date.
Super 8 - 3 miles from the Convention Center
$70 /night + 11% taxes, about $78 total per night for Fri and Sat nights.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "2025 Nscale Weekend". Call directly at 814-942-5350, or use the N Scale Weekend link just below. Be sure to mention that you are with the "2025 Nscale Weekend" group when booking to get our group rate. Our group code is CGNSCL.
Cut-off date to book at the group rate is September 6, 2025. Reservation cancellations may be made up to 4PM of the day before your scheduled arrival to avoid a 1-night charge plus tax. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check-in later than 3PM on your arrival date.
Super 8 Altoona Registration Link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/altoona-pennsylvania/super-8-altoona/rooms-rates?brand_id=SE&checkInDate=9/19/2025&checkOutDate=9/21/2025&useWRPoints=false&children=0&groupCode=CGNSCL&adults=2&rooms=1&loc=ChIJAU3ljliRy4kRfXbGByxZuK4&sessionId=1744223620&hotel_id=03773
Wingate by Wyndham - approx. 7 miles from the Convention Center. Known affectionately as the railfan hotel, as it is about 500 feet from the Norfolk Southern Main Line through downtown Altoona.
$119 /night + 11% taxes, about $132 total per night for double queens.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "Altoona Assoc. of Model Railroaders". Call directly at 814-515-2233. Be sure to mention that you are with the "Altoona Assoc. of Model Railroaders" group when booking to get this group rate.
The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 29, 2025. Reservations may be canceled up to 24 hours prior to the arrival date to avoid a 1-night penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check-in later than 3PM on your arrival date.
Comfort Suites - 10 miles from the Convention Center - All Rooms are Suites with up to 6 persons per Suite.
$149 /night + 11% taxes, about $165 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N Scale Weekend".
Call directly at 814-942-2600. Be sure to mention that you are with the "N Scale Weekend" Group when booking to get our group rate.
The address is 140 Stroehman Drive, Altoona PA 16601.
The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 29, 2025. Reservation cancellations must be made by 4PM on Sept 18 to avoid a cancellation penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check-in later than 4PM on your arrival date.
If you have questions or issues booking with any of the above properties, or if you have any lodging questions in general, feel free to contact me by email at carlhaslett650@gmail.com.
