To assist vendors, participants, 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.
Courtyard by Marriott - Attached to the Convention Center
$119 /night + 11% taxes, about $132 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N-Scale Weekend".
Call directly at 814-312-1800 or 888-236-2427. Be sure to mention that you are with the "N-Scale Weekend" when booking to get this group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 31, 2023. 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
$139 /night + 11% taxes, about $155 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N-Scale Weekend Model Railroaders".
Call directly at 814-693-1004 to make room reservations. Be sure to mention that you are with "N-Scale Weekend Model Railroaders" when booking to get this group rate.
The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 17, 2023. Reservation cancellations must be made by 5PM September 13 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
$100 /night + 11% taxes, about $111 total per night, double occupancy. $10 for an extra person / rollaway.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N Scale Weekend".
Call directly at 814-946-1631. 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 August 14, 2023. 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 "Altoona Association of Modelscale Railroad".
Call directly at 814-693-1800. Be sure to mention that you are with the "Altoona Association of Modelscale Railroad" when booking to get our group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is September 8, 2023. 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
$89 /night + 11% taxes, about $99 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 August 24, 2023. 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.
Super 8 - 3 miles from the Convention Center
$79 /night + 11% taxes, about $88 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under " N Scale Weekend ". Call directly at 814-201-6909, 814-942-5350, or use the link just below. Be sure to mention that you are with the " N Scale Weekend " when booking to get our group rate. Cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 10, 2023. 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 Link
Microtel Inn - 5 miles from the Convention Center
$119 /night + 11% taxes, about $132 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "Altoona Association of Model Railroaders".
Call directly at 814-946-1400. Be sure to mention that you are with the "Altoona Association of Model Railroaders" when booking to get this group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 31, 2023. 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.
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.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "Altoona Association of Model Railroaders".
Call directly at 814-515-2233. Be sure to mention that you are with the "Altoona Association of Model Railroaders" when booking to get this group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 31, 2023. 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.
If you have questions or issues booking with any of the above properties, or if you have any lodging questions in general, email Carl Haslett at carlhaslett650@gmail.com .