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Overnight Accommodations



On Campus Accommodations  *THIS OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER*


Anyone wishing to make overnight accommodations on campus may do so by contacting the Penn State Altoona Housing Office at (814) 949-5713.

FTCAP accommodations in Cedar Hall include air-conditioned suites which have two bedrooms, a private bath with shower, and a telephone. A common area provides for television viewing with access to vending machines.

A suite may be reserved for you and members of your family at the following one night rate:

One or two people $70.00
Three people 80.00
Four people 90.00
Five people 100.00
Six people 110.00

Arrangements should be made by phone at least two weeks in advance of your arrival. A check or money order payable to PSU should be sent to: Penn State Altoona, Dept. of Housing and Food Services, 3000 Ivyside Drive, Altoona, PA, 16601, Attention: FTCAP. VISA and Mastercard are also accepted by phone (814-949-5406), but all payments are required in full in advance of your arrival.

Check-in time Sunday through Thursday is between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in Cedar Hall. Please make every effort to arrive during these hours to secure the keys to your room. Overnight accommodations include a complimentary continental breakfast in Port-Sky Café. Check-out time is 7:30 a.m. at Port-Sky Café.


Off Campus Accommodations


Located on Pleasant Valley Boulevard, off the I99 Plank Road Exit, are a number of hotels, motels, and inns. Restaurant facilities are also located on the boulevard. In the same area are shopping malls, plazas, and theaters for your leisure. A few of the hotels/motels you may wish to contact include:

  • Econo Lodge (814) 944-3555
  • Hampton Inn (814) 941-3500
  • Holiday Inn Express (814) 944-9027
  • Marriott International (814) 312-1800
  • Motel 6 (814) 946-7601
  • Ramada Inn (814) 946-1631
  • Quality Inn (814) 944-4581
  • Super 8 (814) 942-5350 



Dining
 

There are several fast food and family-style restaurants within a mile of the campus.


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