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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property
Hotel near Boise State University in Boise

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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Daily continental breakfast (USD 7 per person)

Overview of Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Popular LocationBoise Centre14 min walk
  • Popular LocationIdaho Central Arena17 min walk
  • Popular LocationBoise State University4 min drive
  • AirportBoise, ID (BOI)13 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Boise

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Rhodes Skate Park and Boise Art Glass. Woodland Empire Ale Craft and Boise River are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 14 min walk
  • Idaho Central Arena - 17 min walk
  • Boise State University - 4 min drive
  • Albertsons Stadium - 4 min drive
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 10 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Dutch Bros Coffee - 10 min walk
  • Green Acres Food Truck Park - 13 min walk
  • Panera Bread - 11 min walk
  • Westside Drive In - 10 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

Hotel near Boise State University in Boise
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Boise hotel.

  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers 182 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 6 AM–10 AM on weekends: USD 7 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 28:
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 28 and close September 05.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 2155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 460 out of 2155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 380 out of 2155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 363 out of 2155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 379 out of 2155 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible. Close to several other businesses great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best price for close to hospital. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stay at the Red Lion for the Big Sky basketball tournament every March. The staff is wonderful, the hotel is clean and quiet. Location is close to downtown and the price is a fourth of the downtown hotels. The neighborhood has unique restaurants and barbershop. Facility is a little dated and not everything works perfectly. But a lot of charm.

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We needed an accessible room as my daughter is in a wheelchair. I searched the Boise area for an assessible room and Red Lion's own website had a picture of two beds with a roll in shower and a chair with Ottomon and says it sleeps 5. I put there was 5 of us and they took the reservation. We get here and just two beds. No extra place to sleep which contradicts their own website picture. They would not allow a rollaway and the front desk person just had a stone face inn just repeating "that is what you reserved". When talking to the manager it was "tough luck" "that is what we have the best we will do is refund you." There was no consideration for acknowledging they advertised something they could not deliver- just refunding does not help a tired traveler who knows that accessible rooms are often hard to find. So I get to sleep on the floor and when I reached out for extra bedding I got no response. Not Happy. I try to travel and take care of my family and with Red Lion their being inconsiderate left a very bad taste for Red Lion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice, clean, but dated and too warm on our room.
The room was nice, but way too warm. The only way to cool it down below 80 degrees was to leave the patio door open all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a dog hotel so that was fantastic. Dirt is to be expected with that but I wiped up some spilled water and it came back filthy. I wore shoes the rest of the time. It was affordable, great. It was close to downtown, great. The staff was great. The building is dated, I get it. Overall great could be improved and a destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Penny

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check out other places
This is my opinion. Terrible stay. Lobby smelled like cigarette smoke. Elevator down a significant portion of the evening, burned out light bulbs (2) in the bathroom, coffee maker did not work at all, microwave would only work in 30 second bursts. Bed and pillows uncomfortable as hell. HVAC virtually impossible to set at a comfortable temp. Only two plastic glasses in room. No continental breakfast. This place is old and showing it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the front desk lady super people person
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old school property, past it’s prime but is kept in good condition. Piano player in the lobby when I checked in. Nice touch. Property could use some updating, however the low price reflects the age. In its day this was a top of the line property. Location close to downtown is great. Someone with money to spare should purchase and return it to its former glory.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We had planned to spend my birthday weekend in the jacuzzi suite. Its a very nice room and big with a seprated bedroom. However the heat was not working, it was blowing cold air... one thing i hate and thats to be cold. Needless to say it ruined our plans, they were out of suites. So we ended up learning. The staff member did feel bad and offered a space heater. Im not spending 200.00 on a room with no heat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024