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    Ryan O.

    Let's just start off that this is a very clean place very downtown and easily accessible to everywhere in downtown Boise. I arrived on a Monday and met Medina. She was absolutely amazing as the host and she was able to register me in and give me amazing food options and recommendations for the great restaurants of Boise. Throughout my whole entire day, Medina was able to ask me how I like the places that you recommended and we were able to communicate very well about how well that Fairall was doing for my stay. In the evening, I met Veronica, who was a host for the entire night. As I get back to my late conferences, she was the first person to greet me and pretty much the first person I would see when I was leaving first thing in the morning as well. Veronica is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend to the sparrow that they got a winner right there. The other late night host was in who was a college student, and he was very gracious and always accepted me with a smile and very easy to talk to you as well. The other daytime host was Jody who was I think the mom pretty much she was easy to talk to as well. My overall day was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this place. If I could give it a score it would be 10 out of 10. The only thing I have today would be the walls are a little bit thin so you can hear people having conversations on the outside of the building. There was a big group of cheerleaders and that it's something I just can't control but was totally OK with it. The coffee shop below didn't really disrupt my sleeping even though you can smell fresh coffee in the morning. If I'm ever back in Boise, I would definitely check out this place and I highly recommend it again. Thanks for reading this far.

    2nd floor room.  Cool vibe.
    Brian M.

    Very cool hotel with an energetic and welcoming staff across the board. Entire team friendly, professional, and helpful from check in to departure. Truly made us feel welcomed and valued. Bed, extremely comfortable, good Wi-Fi and location could not be better. Nice coffee shop in the lobby, everything is new and fresh, don't miss taking the stairs at least once to review the local geographic trivia. Finally, outside area is quiet and accommodating. When the weather is good, nice place to relax in an Adirondack with a beverage and just chill. The best dinner venues in downtown are just a 5-minute walk away. Solid hotel choice, definitely recommend. Finally, thanks again Sara, Ayla and the entire Sparrow team!

    Rebecca R.

    Based on reviews I chose the Sparrow for my trip to Boise. It's in the most excellent location. A lot of places to eat and drink all just steps away. If you are staying local a car isn't necessary. The airport is merely 15 mins away and about the same in fare. The room is clean, there is a hairdryer and a mini fridge. The shampoo and conditioner is next level not shit in a bottle so no need to pack your own. It isn't as fancy as the Renegade but the difference is in the dollar. Only funky thing is the lights do not turn on unless you leave your key in. At first I thought it was slightly annoying but upon further reflection I think it's a great set up. Electricity is expensive in $$ and environmental toll. I support this measure. I was always guilty of leaving a light on when I left my room. Pretty wasteful truth be told. I'd recommend.

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    Starla C.

    Perfect hotel for visiting downtown Boise. Clean, dog friendly (dog bowl, potty bags, dog blanket), tastefully decorated, chocolates... priced the same as nearby chain hotels.

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    Let's just start off that this is a very clean place very downtown and easily accessible to everywhere in downtown Boise.

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    Modern Hotel - Best-in-town cocktails

    Modern Hotel

    (310 reviews)

    $$

    There were a lot of potential places we could've stayed on our girls trip to Boise but the Modern…read moreended up with our vote on based on the following: 1) free breakfast: every morning there was free coffee/tea from Flying M, fresh squeezed orange juice (!!), banana bread, bananas, and then a small variety of made to order options including yogurt parfait, veggie frittata, and a bacon frittata. loved everything about this. this was a hard selling point for me. 2) free bike rental: ultimately ended up being too big for our petite frames but this is well worth it if you wanna bike around downtown or on the greenbelt 3) proximity to downtown: honestly if it wasn't so cold we'd be so much more inclined to walk more but everything was super close to the hotel. was nice to have the option to walk or drive downtown bc we were so close 4) free parking: this was a big one! we needed a car for our excursions so needed a hotel that would have free parking. there's not many spots between the front and back lots but we never were unable to find a spot during our time there 5) added a mini fridge to our room upon request..self explanatory lol All in all, a very good experience staying at this hotel and I'm glad we spent a little more to stay here. To top it off, the lady working the front desk late Thursday night was super super nice. Great first impression of Boise based on that alone!

    Quiet rooms great location. I would stay here again. Staff was helpful and got me in earlyread more

    Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown - Meeting Room

    Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown

    (151 reviews)

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    Loved staying here. Amy and her staff were super and helping me with directions about the places I…read morewanted to visit and also helped out with recommendations for good places to eat. It is the perfect center for things do in Boise such as Freak Alley, Julia Davis Park, the Boise River and other cool things. Loved my stay here.

    Look, this is a nice place to stay downtown, but at over $300 a night with parking, it should be…read more If you're going to a show at Treefort, I can't think of an easier or safer place to stay. Rooms are basic, but clean and mostly well stocked. No conditioner in our shower. I retrieved a little bottle from my suitcase, but again, at $300 a night, housekeeping should be on top of that. My least favorite thing, breakfast. Blaah! I've generally stayed at Hilton garden inns where you get a real breakfast served to you. Sorry, but this breakfast was not great, in fact, just not good. I'm sure convenience is its appeal to business travelers, but if quality or taste are your things, just skip it. We walked down about 8:45 (it runs from 6-10) and the place looked like a hurricane had hit it. Self serve breakfast bars have their place but dedicate a staff member to keeping things stocked up, counters cleaned and overflowing trash receptacles emptied. $300 a night, just sayin!!! I'll again say that if you are attending an event downtown this is a very convenient place to stay. That's its appeal to us. And that is why it gets three stars instead of two on my overall value score

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Boise Downtown - Meeting Room

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Boise Downtown

    (41 reviews)

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    I had stayed at a few different hotels in the Boise area. This hotel was by far the best one I…read morestayed at! You can't beat the location! Everything is walkable! Literally, everything! I stayed in a one King, one bedroom room and it was perfect!! I had an extended stay, something not all hotels offer. Every single person on staff, was so nice. Yes, I'm pretty sure I met all of them including the amazing house cleaning staff. Speaking of house cleaning, I was blessed with the nicest, funniest house cleaner, Andy!! Not only did we joke, laugh, he also listened when I had a bad day. My room looked like I had just checked in after he cleaned it!! Henry, who is directly under assistant manager, is easy to work with, incredibly nice, always did his best to make sure that I was able to stay in the same room! (I didn't know how long I was going to stay. Sometimes I booked a week at a time, sometimes one day at a time) he enjoys getting to know his guest, he always loved checking up on me and we had some great conversation! I am positive you will love him. Sydney who works the front desk is so super sweet, we quickly became friends (friends in the Hotel sense) I got special hugs from her, along with Maddy!! (I am a hugger, I respect those who aren't, yet love getting them from those who are ) Maddie who I met when I stayed at the Hampton Inn for a little less than two weeks, surprised me when I opened upmy door at the Home2suites with starburst in her hands! she knew what I was going through and couldn't have gluten! Talk about getting to know your guest! The atmosphere there is like being welcomed into a family, which giving my circumstances, made my stay so much better!! Hannah and Morgan, who also worked the front desk, left a card for me at my door with a Hershey's chocolate bar yummm bar!! They wrote the sweetest words of encouragement, expressing the care about me, and letting me know they were only a phone call away! I realize this is a long review, but I can't end it without mentioning the kindness I received from the nighttime Auditor's! Marco was the very first person I met and because I arrived so late he still let me check in, treated me with such kindness. Kimberly!! You have to meet Kimberly if you're here for more than a couple days. If she is a person with a wealth of information and always willing to spend the time answering questions, I never even thought of. One night, I talked with her for two hours!! Okay, if I haven't convinced you how nice this hotel is yet let me add a few more things.I never heard the noise of the city life, and there is always something going on something fun, entertaining, etc. The whole hotel is so clean, It looks as if it has been remodeled!! The parking!! Yes, it does cost $20, yet it is worth every penny. The convenience of Parking right out the door of the sixth floor without to call and ask for your car or wait on it. I could leave things in my car, if I needed something, I'd Simply walk out the door that leads to the parking lot, grab what I needed walk right back in and into my room all in a matter of minutes!! The amenities!! I can't leave that out!! Full size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker with coffee, bean coffee, was what I enjoyed every single morning. Plenty of counter space! Plus, another long counter space all the way to the wall!! That's not counting the work area! You will not lack for space that's for sure! burner for your request with pans to cook withall the way to the wall!! Free breakfast! To say it's a continental Is an understatement. I've seen Continental breakfasts' I usually pass on them.but this one had waffles, bagels, yes, even gluten-free ones, a build your own sandwich bar, sausage, bacon, you name it. So when you hear, Continental, I just spoiled your surprise. Stop scrolling, stop looking and do yourself a favor, book a room at the Home2Suites in downtown Boise!! You will not regret it!

    Stayed the last two nights here on a business trip. From the friendly check in to overall…read morehospitality, I had an amazing experience. My room was spacious and clean. Loved having the kitchenette in my room. The bed and pillows were comfortable. My room had everything I needed to work and then relax. I'll be staying here again for future trips as it's very centrally located in downtown Boise! I walked to everything!

    The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection - Queen/Queen

    The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection

    (244 reviews)

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    From check-in to check-out we had an amazing time at The Riverside Hotel! My family decided to do a…read morestaycation here last week with my 3 kiddos and we had a wonderful time! We got a double queen room on the ground floor, facing the pool and it was great! My kids were able to walk right out into the courtyard and play giant chess and giant checkers. We also spent as much time as possible at the indoor pool. My kids LOVED the whirlpool and splash pad features. There was hardly anyone else there so it felt like we had the whole pool to ourselves. The staff was so great with my kids. We got warm chocolate chip cookies at check in, and the servers at breakfast were great about getting us situated with drinks, and our made to order omelets were delicious! I have never experienced a hotel breakfast buffet that was as extensive as The Riverside's! 10+ stars for their breakfast buffet alone. At one point during our stay, we were walking back to our room and noticed some broken glass at the bottom of a staircase. I called the front desk and immediately they had someone out there cleaning up the glass. I would highly recommend The Riverside to anyone looking for a staycation hotel, or if you have guests coming in from out of town. We will definitely be back!

    My brother moved to Boise with his family 11 years ago and we stay at the Riverside whenever we…read morevisit. We always come back because of the beautiful views and access to the river, comfortable rooms, and the pools. We love swimming in the indoor and amazing salt water outdoor pool. We always have friendly poolside service and enjoy the live music in the summer. It is a convenient location to downtown Boise. You also get free breakfast buffet included with your stay and I highly recommend the omelette station. I talk about this omelette constantly because I have never found one I like as much! The only downside is the hotel is extremely large and it's easy to get lost. It might be hard for someone with limited mobility to get around.

    The Sparrow - hotels - Updated May 2026

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