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Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Albertsons Stadium

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Golf
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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Map
475 W Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
  • Boise State University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Boise River & Greenbelt
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Albertsons Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Boise

Heart of Boise.Your stay at this Southeast Boise hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Albertsons Stadium and ExtraMile Arena. Zoo Boise and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 7 min walk
  • Albertsons Stadium - 14 min walk
  • ExtraMile Arena - 19 min walk
  • Idaho Central Arena - 4 min drive
  • Zoo Boise - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 9 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nahm Thai & Burmese Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zero Six Coffee Fix - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

3-star hotel near Albertsons Stadium
As a guest of Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Event space at this hotel measures 960 square feet (89 square meters) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. An arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Boise hotel.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 960 sq ft of conference space
  • 89 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Free reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3.99 percent
  • Resort fee: USD 12.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Children's club/arcade access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Boise Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Boise Downtown Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean hotel close to downtown and Northside Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a tour of BSU - highly recommend! First, probably the nicest staff I’ve ever experienced at a hotel. Second, breakfast was amazing! Super impressed with all the offerings. Room was clean, beds comfortable, parking easy. Hands down the best value for level of experience received!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and quiet. Full breakfast is offered with a lot of dishes to choose from. Staff is very attentive and the airport shuttle was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Won’t stay here again.
Paper thin walls. Your hear everything in the neighboring rooms. Refrigerator in room didn’t work. Maintenance had to come fix it. Tub didn’t drain until I work on it for 15 minutes. Rooms seemed small for the price. The bed was very comfortable though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy Stay
We’ve stayed several times at this particular hotel, always clean, always a safe feeling, the beds are comfortable, the location to activity, and the price point all seems reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a bunch of stuff in the carpet that hadn't been vacuumed up. Somebody had had a party or something. There were stains of some sort all over the heater/ac unit. Cobwebs everywhere. Up by the smoke alarm amongst other places. Looks like there was snot blown all over the wall. The smell inside the hallway smelled of glue and some other chemical. And I have pictures if anybody wants to contest this. I was having surgery and got this place for my mother and my wife because I had good reviews. Little embarrassing to be honest. So thanks for that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Placentia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Lyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A most convenient place
It is a great place to stay in Boise. It is close to BSU, Boise Library, the State Museum, the State Historical Society, a grocery store, and many fine restaurants, and it is not far from downtown. It serves a fine breakfast and has helpful staff. I just wished handicapped parking was a little closer and I would be placed not so far from the elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property despite older facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Salt Lake City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and nice. The bed was comfortable, which is very important to me! Staff were kind.

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
The staff is amazing, the beds were comfortable and the price was a lot better than most nearby competitors. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Boise State was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024