2026 N-Scale Weekend - Altoona
Hotel & Lodging Information
If you have any trouble arranging lodging, feel free to contact Carl Haslett at carlhaslett650@gmail.com.
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To assist layout participants, vendors, and attendees in obtaining lodging while in town for the show, the N-Scale Weekend Committee partners with local hotels to secure special room blocks and rates for the event weekend! If you've already booked your stay at a facility listed below and did not receive the special rate, 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.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - Attached to 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." Our rate is good for 3 nights, Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th. Call directly at 814-312-1800 or 814-312-2180, or use the N Scale Weekend link below. 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 9, 2026. Reservation cancellations may be made up to 4 PM local time on the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check in later than 3 PM.
Country Inn Booking Link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/KS86D9
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 nights only. Call directly at 814-693-1004 and press #3 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 12, 2026. Reservation cancellations must be made by 6 PM EST one day prior to arrival to avoid a 1-night penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check in later than 3 PM 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." The block is valid for Thursday through Saturday nights, 9-10 through 9-12. 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 September 1, 2026. Reservation cancellations must be made by 3 PM of the arrival date to avoid a cancellation penalty. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check in later than 3 PM 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 or use the link below. 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 September 3, 2026. Cancellations must be made by 4 PM on the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check in later than 4 PM.
Comfort Inn Booking Link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/GO86K3
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, or use the booking link below. 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, 2026. Reservation cancellations must be made by 4 PM local hotel time on the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty charge. Please advise the hotel if you expect to check in later than 4 PM.
Quality Inn Booking Link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/FN58A9
Super 8 - 3 miles from the Convention Center
$84 /night + 11% taxes, about $93+ total per night for Fri and Sat nights. Rooms are blocked at this rate under the Group Code "2026Train." Call directly at 814-201-6909 or 814-942-5350, or use the N Scale Weekend link just below. Be sure to mention that you are with the "2026 Train N-Scale Weekend" group when booking to get our group rate. Our group code is 2026Train. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 21, 2026. Reservation cancellations may be made up to 4 PM 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 3 PM on your arrival date.
Super 8 Altoona Booking Link: www.tinyurl.com/super-8-altoona
Wingate by Wyndham - approx. 7 miles from the Convention Center.
Known affectionately as the railfan hotel, it is about 500 ft 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 N-Scale Weekend." Call directly at 814-515-2233, or use the N Scale Weekend link just below. Be sure to mention that you are with the "Altoona Assoc. of Model Railroaders N-Scale Weekend" group when booking to get this group rate. The group code is 091026ALT. The cut-off date to book at the group rate is August 20, 2026. 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 3 PM on your arrival date.
Wingate Altoona Booking Link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/48749?checkInDate=09/10/2026&checkOutDate=09/13/2026&groupCode=0910
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 Carl Haslett by email at carlhaslett650@gmail.com.
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