I spent a couple nights at Fairfield and was disappointed. I got very little sleep because of the…read morenoise coming from the outdoor patio below my room. When I spoke to the front desk, the gal interrupted me defensively to explain why there was noise. I had to run the air conditioning to mask the noise from the patio and also the road behind the hotel; the result was that I had to listen to the droning air conditioning and that my room was freezing. I also experienced issues with printing a tax exempt form and the staff finding it. The printer I used printed only a portion of the form so the staff suggested I email it to him. He said he received it and signed it and took the taxes and fees off the bill. The day of my departure, the occupancy tax was present on my bill. I visited the front desk and another staff said he found my form and it would be taken care of. An hour or so later, the bill hadn't been corrected so I called and spoke with another clerk (day shift) who stated she would look for the tax exemption form and take care of the bill. It was closer to my departure time and still no correction so I called down again and she admitted she couldn't find the form and wasn't sure if it was lost and the email deleted so I sent it again before the situation was handled. I complained to an area manager who emailed back apologizing and saying my feedback was valuable and would be used for training purposes, etc ... The response wasn't helpful considering how little sleep I got and how dissatisfied I was with my stay. Sometimes things happen but it's how they're handled that makes a difference. At check-in, if my room preference couldn't be granted, this should have been clearly stated. When a complaint was made about the noise from the patio, the desk clerk shouldn't be defensive and interrupt, rather she should have listened and, if possible, offer a solution. I have no idea what the problem was with the tax exemption form but two people said they had the form and it would be handled but then it wasn't. The third person, the morning of checkout, did everything possible to help and was friendly about it so thank you. In the end, Sue, the morning of departure, was friendly and helpful; the unseen housekeeping staff was great as my room was very clean. The door, however, was broken as turning the knob down wouldn't open it -- only pulling it up worked. The shower was great. The bed was uncomfortable and the bedding too thin. Breakfast was definitely better than at other nearby hotels -- more choices, the items seemed of better quality, and were more attractively presented. I'm disappointed with my experience and recall having similarly disappointing experiences at this property years ago which is why it's been so long since I returned.

Bathroom was dirty, shower stall was dingy and hadn't been cleaned in a while, glad I bring shower…read moreshoes. Furniture had rips in it. This is not a 250.00 a night top hotel. It's below average at best. Definitely racial undertones in the little valley. Make sure you research the percentage of minorities that live here and the history of racism in this area.

Very friendly staff. Ample parking…read more I heard all the tractor trailers air brakes, police sirens, etc all night long. Located by busy roads. Shower has low water pressure.

Stayed here for a business trip. Everything was well kept & very enjoyable. The staff was amazing,…read moreespecially Sheryl! She gave us the best recommendations & was so personable. We sure loved conversations with her! Definitely recommend staying here & be sure to ask Sheryl for the good spots!

Recently had a weekend stay at this Microtel. The location is good, parking was more than adequate,…read moredesk service help was attentive to our needs, even with a reservation issue that was resolved. The room was efficiently laid out, of a good size with their trademark windows seat, a decent bathroom arrangement (sufficient water pressure and a fan), and overall met our needs. The breakfast included egg omelets, sausage, biscuits and gravy, along with cereal and fruit. High marks were given for the fresh baggels and pretty good coffee which came out of a machine. Our only issues were electrical plugs for charging our devices were loose and had intermittent contact. Overall, a good stay and a pleasant value.

It's very clean, everything works as it should, the prices are reasonable and the staff is…read moreextremely nice. I'm not equating a 5 star review to one that would be in Manhattan or LA but for Altoona PA, this hotel is Great. I showed up the day after Thanksgiving, thinking that I had a reservation. Silly me, I had made a reservation for the wrong day. The really nice woman behind the counter went out of her way to find me a room when they were nearly full. I appreciated her kindness and how comfortable everything was. If I am in Altoona again, I will definitely pick the Microtel.

Place is not very good. Hotel is very basic. Parking is desolate. Breakfast was very poor. Stay up…read morenear the Fairfield Inn and you'll thank me. This area is old, broken down, and desolate.

Hotel is great. Location is pretty noisy due to police station, hospital, and train tracks being…read moreright here.

I enjoyed my overnight stay here. Honestly would have loved to stay an extra night. The house is…read morewonderful and the history is well documented. Loved talking with the owner-was very well versed of the history of the home. The bed was very comfortable and the room was large but private. Let's take a pause and talk about the breakfast- WOW!!! I came down to a fresh fruit bowl. That was just the start. The owner made me a French press coffee and also brought out warm steel cut oats. She also provided a nice slice of turkey with a wonderful slice of cheese. Plenty!!! I was offered toast and bacon which I did not need but was lovely to have the option. Loved talking to the owner. She was so sweet and very informative about the location. The house was well appointed for the era represented. The bed was so comfortable. Best bed ever- compared to a hotel. I would stay here again as restaurants are within walking distance and the airport was very close.

We had a wonderful stay here. Jyoti was very welcoming and gave us really thoughtful…read morerecommendations for eating and hiking in the area. The space was amazing (we stayed in the zebra room). It was really cool seeing all the folk instruments in the house and hearing Richard play the piano. The breakfast was awesome. I already look forward to another stay at this B&B!

This hotel is centrally located and perhaps a bargain depending on where you are from and where you…read moreare trying to go. It however desperately needs updates. It feels like a movie set for a 1993 movie and it is spooky. It's good because I'm not sure if I saw a lot of other options for overnight stay in the area. The breakfast was bad. 2/10. Bed sheets had pieces of strangers hair. Bugs inside the room but no open window. A not so clean feel overall. Close to target (across the street) and basic eateries less than 10 minutes away. PRO TIP-- bring your own sheets and pillow cases.

To behind with fully transparency, I was only there for about 2 hours for a political fundraiser…read moreand was never more than 150 feet from the main entrance, but I liked what I saw. The hotel is snazzy inside; not garish but classy. All the staff i encountered were friendly and helpful. After the roundtable with 2 sitting US congressmen, we went into a dining area. I forgot to mention that they a full bar with extremely helpful bartenders. The food included sliced beef which was delicious, and then an assortment of delectable bites such as crab cakes, various cheeses, etc. The hotel was easily accessible and had ample parking in my opinion. That's all I saw, but I liked what I experienced quite a lot!

An excellent hotel and well maintained, a best value. The hotel staff is one of the friendliest…read moreI've ever encountered and I travel for business a lot. Kind of a home away from home comfort feel.

Another great family reunion in the books. We all stay here and are always treated well. Very clean…read morerooms and a nice continental breakfast. Great location close to the major highways and shopping. And with the Meadows across the street, who could ask for more?

This is the go-to hotel for me and my coworkers and for most other commonwealth and federal…read moreworkers. It's also sold-out many times during the week which means we book as early as possible when we know we're headed to Altoona. Checking in is usually easy and fast, the rooms are clean, breakfast is fine, and the staff is familiar with tax exemptions and accurately removes the appropriate charges. This last time, my sink was clogged and the cheerful, helpful maintenance man came up to my room immediately upon his arrival and cleared it out and also washed the sink out afterward. The front desk staff was friendly, the housekeeping staff was effective, and my stay was a pleasant one. I also like the TV stations at Holiday Inn more than other hotels. I don't watch TV at home so having TCM is nice when I'm away working. Thanks for providing a nice home away from home.

I checked in last week, and they "lost" my reservation! I had to rifle through my bag to produce…read morethe printout that verified my reservation! In the room I was met with three signs: 1) no coffee maker in room, because they are attempting to cut down on plastc cup waste - even though the lobby coffee spot has numerous plastc cups! 2) no traction mat to prevent slip and falls in the shower, BUT you can come to the front desk to obtain (what should already bd in the room!). 3) the 3rd sign had the audacity to ask for a tip in the face of this horrible service! AVOID THIS NIGHTMARE! 8,032.72

This is the attached hotel to the Blair County Convention Center and for a convention hotel it's…read moresmall. Now however, it's aging. For the positives the staff here have always been good and the lobby area is nice. Parking is adequate unless the convention center event is large, but even then, you can park up in the main lot. The issues here have begun to add up due to the hotels age and it is in need of a renovation. Pool has never reopened post-COVID from what I've seen. The rooms have probably not been renovated in a decade based on the paint and carpet colors, with the furniture showing wear. Our room door at times didn't fully close and the wallpaper was starting to peel. The TV was small and the interface they use didn't fully work right. The beds were reasonably comfortable, but the nightstands electric sockets were loose. Sink is located outside of the bathroom, with the main part of the bathroom being the most worn. Our toilet a few times would not stop running after a flush. Rust was clearly visible below the tubs soap dish, and the tubs anti-slip coating was failing. The paint on the ceiling was also giving up. Our room did have a nice patio. Overall, for an attached convention center hotel, these rooms should be much nicer. Most of this hotel's problems would be fixed by a major renovation which is needed soon. I would only stay here if the price was right for now.

Nice hotel attached to the Blair County Convention Center. Easy parking and check in. Room was…read moredecently sized for our group of 4 and the beds were super comfortable! Even had a foldout sofa bed and mini fridge. Convention center was just a short walk for us as we stayed on the first floor. Hotel had a pool and hot tub/whirlpool but we didn't use those this stay. Room heater was a bit wonky as Friday night we were boiling hot and that night we were freezing. After fiddling with the settings we were able to get it to a comfortable 68 degrees. Unit just seemed super sensitive but nothing some fidgeting didn't fix. There were some food offerings at certain times of the day in the lobby (I think it was their version of a dine in station. Just someone behind the bar reheating food) and a 24 hour convenience nook with beverages and amenities. We didn't use either of those this trip but nice to have. Overall nice hotel close to the convention center with super friendly and helpful staff. Looking forward to staying here if we attend another convention

They re-named this the Horseshoe Curve Lodge, but it is still awful. This hotel is awful. Awful…read more You get what you pay for, so pay more and stay somewhere else. The bed was uncomfortable, the ice machine was "broken", but the worst was the TV service. The television itself was great, but the picture quality in my room was just barely short of unwatchable. When I went to the office to complain they were aware of the problem but said it was being fixed. They told me the same thing 5 years ago when I stayed here when the hotel was the Econolodge, and I said I would never stay here again. Fooled me by changing the name. People, I think they lived there, were smoking pot in the common areas. Stale smell in the room.

Despite other reviews, the rooms were very nice, everything worked, it was clean and overall we…read moreenjoyed the room. From the outside it looked a little sketchy from the outside though.