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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel near Boise State University in Boise

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Lobby
Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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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, Boise State University
    ‪9 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 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
(42 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

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About the area

Boise

Downtown Boise stay.A stay at this Downtown Boise hotel places you steps from Woodland Empire Ale Craft and within a 5-minute walk of Jack's Urban Meeting Place. Boise Centre 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
  • ‪Owyhee Tavern - ‬1 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 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

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.

Reviews

The SPARROW Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 930 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 930 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 930 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 930 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 930 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Hartford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is maybe the coolest hotel we've stayed at--laid back but professional, very cool design, great room layout, amazing bathroom and toiletries--unusual! And it was right in the walkable downtown area with great restaurants and shops, and near the river walk. Staff was all super-friendly and helpful with recommendations, and we were accommodated with a late check-out so that I could do a Zoom job interview! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Clean, trendy nice place! Loved bunk beds in room. Great for families
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The elevator is dirty as well the halll.. rooms are clean..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Lovely hotel

Desk staff was very friendly at check in and we were always greeted when coming & going. Room was clean and cozy. Robes in the room is a very nice touch. Hotel is walking distance to all the downtown places. Coffee bar next to lobby too. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 place, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Besides the room meeting all our needs, the hotel is close to so much to see and visit in Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute! The location is perfect. Close enough to the downtown happenings without being in the middle of it. It's an easy walk to pretty much everything you need. We commented multiple times on how much we loved the look of the room. The colors, the style, and the little touches randomly throughout. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Very friendly and accommodating staff. The room was comfortable with every amenity we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect bed, super clean, loved my experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ooh, did we ever like this hotel. Everything went smoothly and it has a nice modern funky vibe. You can walk to a ton of venues and restaurants as well. Cool staff. Totally solid place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food and coffee options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super cute, beds were very comfortable, and clean and modern. But the best thing about the hotel was the location. Everything was walkable in downtown Boise and it was very convenient to get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyus

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamarin

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

Revisiting Boise

As a graphic designer, I admire all the signage and details of The Sparrow. Super hip and modern. The room was perfect. All the nice amenities of the bright orange mini-fridge & water kettle to make warm beverages. Medina (front desk clerk) went way beyond to assist me. I injured my knee so she helped me load my luggage & bags on a trolley to take up to my room as I parked. The private parking lot was right there. The outdoor area is nice and the coffee shop was surprisingly tasty and convenient. They are building a huge hotel across the street but construction didn’t bug me. I didn’t try out free gym access but will next time. Highly recommend the fun and clean hotel. “Put a bird on it” Portlandia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

I was charged $50 for damage to a single washcloth

My dog vomited a little bit on the floor. We used one washcloth to clean it up and got the washcloth quite dirty. However, we left no stains whatsoever on the multi-colored brown carpet. My dog also spilled her water dish in the bathroom so we used our already used bath towels to dry it up, so they were quite wet (from plain water) when we checked out. They charged us a $50 fee. When I called to inquire they said that there was dog urine on the carpet and on several towels. That was patently false. The towels were indeed wet....with water! Yes, we ruined a single washcloth. We had already paid a $35 dog non-refundable pet fee to cover any damage. How much does a single washcloth cost to replace? Seems like that should be covered by the $35 pet fee but then they charged me an extra $50....for damage to ONE washcloth! I left three messages for the manager to call me back to discuss this and they never called me back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The side of the building facing the alley is extremely loud at night with beer bottles being emptied into dumpsters at 2 when bars close and garbage trunks coming by 4 am to empty dumpsters. Air conditioning unit is 2 feet from your head when sleeping. We had many issues with our room but staff did end up refunding us for our stay so I won’t go into details too much but just make sure you check everything for cleanliness before getting situated. Parking is also tough, get there early to pay for a parking spot or you may be out of luck. Location was great, walking distance to all the things downtown and the market on Saturday morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025