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 who plan 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 me at carlhaslett650@gmail.com.
Courtyard by Marriott - Attached to the Convention Center
$129 /night + 11% taxes, about $144 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N-Scale Weekend, Altoona Association of Model Railroaders".
Call directly at 814-312-1800 or 888-236-2427. Be sure to mention that you are with the "Altoona Association of Model Railroaders N-Scale Weekend" when booking to get this group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 29, 2024. 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 Railroad".
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 13, 2024. 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
$104 /night + 11% taxes, about $116 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 17, 2024. 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/pw61a7
The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 11, 2024. 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
$94 /night + 11% taxes, about $105 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 21, 2024. 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
$95 /night + 11% taxes, about $106 total per night for Fri and Sat nights. $64 + 11% taxes, about $71 total per night for Thursday night only.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under " 2024 Nscale Weekend ". Call directly at 814-201-6909, 814-942-5350, or use the N Scale Weekend links just below. Be sure to mention that you are with the " 2024 Nscale Weekend " when booking to get our group rate. Cut-off date to book at the group rate is September 5, 2024. 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 Links:
For Thurs 9/12/24 arrival, Sun 9/15/24 departure (3 nights-Thurs $64, Fri $95, Sat $95 - Averages to $84.67 a night + tax, about $94 a night total):
For Fri 9/13/24 arrival, Sun 9/15/24 departure (2 nights- Fri $95, Sat $95. With tax, $106 per night.):
For Sat 9/14/24 arrival, Sun 9/15/24 departure (Sat night only, $95. With tax, $106.):
Microtel Inn - 5 miles from the Convention Center
$109 /night + 11% taxes, about $121 total per night.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "Altoona Assoc of Model Railroaders N-Scale Weekend".
Call directly at 814-946-1400. Be sure to mention that you are with the "Altoona Assoc of Model Railroaders N-Scale Weekend" when booking to get this group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is September 5, 2024. Reservations may be canceled 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 for double queens.
Rooms are blocked at this rate under "N. Scale".
Call directly at 814-515-2233. Be sure to mention that you are with the " N. Scale Weekend Group " when booking to get this group rate. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 14, 2024. 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.
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 .