Suburban Studios
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
It is worth booking if you want a low price and a short walk to Lakemont Park, restaurants and shops. If guest score matters most, look at our other picks first, because this hotel ranked last on reviews among the 9 we compared.
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Families visiting Lakemont Park are the obvious match. The park is about 19 minutes away on foot, family rooms are on the facility list, and free parking is listed too. Guests also say restaurants and shops are within walking distance.
Pets appear in the property tags, which may help if you travel with a dog. The policy and any fee are not confirmed.
Skip it if you want the highest standard for the money. The score of 8.1 is the lowest of our three Altoona picks, and some guests feel the price is high for what the facilities offer.
Location and getting around
The address is 3306 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Building B. Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10.
Lakemont Park is roughly 1.5 km away, around 19 minutes on foot. The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is about 3.5 km away, or 44 minutes walking, and Fort Fetter, Pennsylvania is about 6 km away, around 75 minutes. Those last two are far, so plan on a car, taxi or public transport. All walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The hotel holds 8.1 out of 10 from 98 reviews, a smaller sample than our other two picks. Praise centres on two points: the walkable spot near restaurants and shops, and friendly, attentive staff.
On the downside, opinions on value are mixed. Most guests see it as affordable, but some think it is expensive for the facilities on offer.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
Our reference price was €89.72 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. In that sample it sat about 23% below the median of €117.03.
Here is the catch. Sleep Inn & Suites Altoona North, our Luxury pick, came in at €92.19 with a score of 8.4, only €2.47 more per night. It is much further from the sights in our data, though. Hampton Inn Altoona, our Best Value pick, scored 9.3 but cost €186.68.
For your money you get a property listed as 4 stars with a gym, a garden, free parking, family rooms, air conditioning and a continental and buffet breakfast. Free Wi-Fi is not on the facility list we have, so check it if you need to work. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We looked at 9 eligible properties in Altoona. This one had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, which is how it won the Budget slot. On guest score it placed joint 9th of 9, so its case rests on price and location, not reviews.
Before you book
Compare today's price with Sleep Inn & Suites Altoona North, since the gap was tiny in our check. Confirm Wi-Fi, breakfast inclusion and the pet policy.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and cancellation rules before you pay.
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Is Suburban Studios in Altoona cheap?
In our November 2026 reference check it cost €89.72 a night, about 23% below the sample median. Our Luxury pick was only €2.47 more, so compare both for your dates.
Can I walk to Lakemont Park?
Yes, it is about 1.5 km away, roughly 19 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does it have free Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi is not on the facility list we have, so it is not confirmed. Ask the hotel before booking if you need it.
Is it good for families?
Family rooms and free parking are listed, and Lakemont Park is close. Check room sizes, as these have not been assessed.