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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel near Boise State University in Boise

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knitting Factory
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite (Sycamore)

Suite (Sycamore)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (The Willow)

Suite (The Willow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Boise

Downtown Boise stay.At this Downtown Boise hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Boise Centre. Hulls Gulch Nature Trail and Egyptian Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Idaho Central Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 12 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10th Street Station - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel near Boise State University in Boise
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. The SPARROW also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and concierge services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The SPARROW was completed in February 2024.

This Boise hotel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2024
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The SPARROW offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per night (500 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 777 out of 985 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 985 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 985 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 985 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 985 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Get rid of the all the scents you pump into hallways. There is nothing else wrong with this hotel except how it smells. Make it smell like fresh air and not chemicals. Also your front desk staff is AMAZING. Very kind and considerate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setup for the price (good value) and in a good downtown area. Only issue was that the downtown traffic and surrounding construction was very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic find in the heart of downtown Boise. I was there for a conference at Boise Centre. It was a short walk away. Staff is super friendly, the room was clean and comfortable. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms, perfect location, amazing coffee shop connected to hotel. Loved it all
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at the Sparrow. It is becoming our go to for staying in downtown Boise. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, the sheets are as soft as they come and it has the best hotel room coffee. Great place to start your adventure and then wind down and get some rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Its like staying in an IKEA.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! The staff was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff was over the top!

Very modern feel, loved the decor. Staff was over the top. Parking for my truck wasn’t available so staff put cones on the street so I had a place to park. So awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique boutique hotel. Recommend highly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place just very plain jane don’t have much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Boise!

Great location, clean, and well-appointed rooms. The Idaho decor in each room is so much fun, and it was nice to have the coffee shop in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fav place to stay in boise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayli

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and provided excellent suggestions. The room decor was good. The grand slam hikes on the wall was cool. Easy to walk to restaurants and conference. Nice being on Grove Street and off of the busier streets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a good area of downtown Boise. Enjoyed the room and all it had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an excellent property that was very clean and comfortable. The location was perfect for my trip and I will definitely stay here on another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, San Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern hotel in the heart of Boise!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a long black hair in the coffee cup in room which we got replaced. The room was fine. Bed comfy. Shower mice. Lots of bars around there but didn’t hear them. Staff super nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025