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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Boise State University

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Exterior
Lobby
Fitness facility
Seasonal outdoor pool
Daily continental breakfast (USD 7 per person)

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 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

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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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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, 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

About the area

Boise

West Downtown stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this West Downtown hotel, you'll find Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Boise River. Boise Centre and Hulls Gulch Nature Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Boise River - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Knitting Factory - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boise Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boise State University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 13 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Capri Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5-star hotel near Boise State University
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. 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 3.5-star 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • 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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250.00
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Smoking rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 10.00 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay) plus USD 250.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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 10.00 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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.
  • Pets are welcome in smoking rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 2578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 2578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 429 out of 2578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 479 out of 2578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 544 out of 2578 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Shelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room had a running toilet, low bath water pressure, and fridge not only sounded like a fish tank, but froze my food on low temp. Second room had similar issues. Also my 2 queens were only doubles so we were switched to another room. This room had no quilt (just sheets). Sheets were stained. Hall rugs need replacement. Score 1-star.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Work in progress. Needs updating but balcony was great. Clean. Slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent pricing and close to downtown Boise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The fire alarm went off all night long
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peggy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily the worst place I’ve ever stayed in. I’ve been in nicer Motel 6es. The carpets in the hallways were stained and dirty and looked like they never get vacuumed. The furniture in the room was beyond scratched up—it was SO trashy looking. The walls were scuffed and had dried boogers on them. The wallpaper was cut/torn. There were two sinks—one of them had a leak that made water shoot out the back of the faucet and the other dripped so constantly that there is a brown hard water stain in it. The bath tub was super dirty and had a ton of gross floaty things in it. The walls were thin and I could hear everything in the hallway. The ONLY thing about this visit that was even remotely acceptable is that the bed was comfortable and the sheets/towels seemed clean. You honestly couldn’t pay me to stay there again. The pictures on the website look NOTHING like the room I stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

xiaodong

8/10 Good

Ron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies (2, different shifts) at reception were great and the only staff encountered except a polite knock on my door by cleaning staff. Room was quite clean, but "hot" water was not to be had for two showers at different times of the day. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The last 2 times I've stayed here there is no way to control the temperature in the room which is frustrating. The thermostat is gone, and if the fan is turned on it's loud so I had to open the window/slider door and leave them open all night to cool down the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madison

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amber

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vilinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The first room was dirty, as in spilled sticky soda or something on the desk, the chair had black stains and was grimey, the sink in the bathroom didnt frain the toilet didnt flush, 2nd room floor was stickey was not swept or mopped, the ac didnt work, the bathrrom by the toilet had stuckey spots on the floor the, toilet had pubic hair in it, and the absolute worst was blood on the bed.. we let the front staff know. She was super opolagetic and said for us to call expidia to get our refund, with the comment of they don't always call when they're supposed to. I was on the phone with Expedia, and they called the hotel several times and nobody answered on the phone again with them. This morning and they called and was told the manager would be in at 9 AM. When I called, they told me the manager won't be in until Monday. It was our twenty first anniversary, so it ruined everything.Considering we traveled there out of town, I would just like my refund and my deposit back.Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey, Palmdale

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with group
Very dated motel. Barking dogs on the floor. Very basic breakfast with few options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

BERNICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a problem getting the air conditioning to work, pretty warm to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon, Ogden

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The toilet wasn’t cleaned, stains on chair in corner, elevator loud, the thermostat was close to falling off the wall and constantly hissing. The shower was a default when water turned on. As a result, the room was so hot. Had to sleep w slider door open.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, and the price was reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was super hot, the whole third floor was hot. When I inquired about it they told me they don't have A/C only heat. Nowhere on their website says they don't have AC
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

shawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely hot and the only way to cool it was opening the window. Hallways were disgusting and looked like they havent been vacuumed in months. There was a used bar of soap from the previous guest still in the shower. At the restaurant i waited 50 minutes for a chicken quesadilla! I will say the manager was very helpful and made an effort to make amends. Overall not pleased even remotely. I have stayed in a lot of red lions, and they have always been good to me but I will not be back to this one
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Lewiston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and staff were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hector Adrian De La

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025