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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel near Boise State University in Boise

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Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Egyptian Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (The Willow)

Suite (The Willow)

  • 48 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

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • 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)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (SPARROW King)

Room (SPARROW King)

  • 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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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 Hulls Gulch Nature Trail are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 4 min walk
  • Idaho Central Arena - 6 min walk
  • Knitting Factory - 7 min walk
  • Boise State University - 16 min walk
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Offsite parking within 500 ft (USD 15 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Bike repair services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • High pile carpet in room
  • 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 parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 387 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

Trica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, clean, good coffe, good location, noisy with construction.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

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

10/10 Excellent

kimmi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a lovely fall weekend at The Sparrow. Cute little boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

clarinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was Surprised we had to pay for parking, $15 per night otherwise it is a very fun hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Celina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Pocatello

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Sparrow. Nice clean rooms, friendly staff, and we walked everywhere we wanted to go for the weekend. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little gem
Great location. Super smooth check in. Fun decor/styling. New feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for just one night, but wow - what a gem! Conveniently located to many restaurants and shops. Great modern design. Friendly staff. Extra clean room. Only wish they disclosed their parking fee upfront (it's not mentioned anywhere on the website).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean and had everything we needed. Public areas were pretty clean. There was some kind of aerosol or essential oil in the hallways and lobbies 24/7 that was so strong it was highly unpleasant. I still have it on my clothes and will have to have everything cleaned to get it out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kemp

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the bed was very comfy. Did have a room that was right above the coffee shop -so it did get loud in the morning. And room was right by an area where ppl can hang out and work - so it was weird walking out of your room and there just being a bunch of ppl feet from your door. Other rooms are in a normal hotel setting - will book one of those rooms next time. Overall stay was nice - and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. The staff were SUPER accommodating and friendly, and the beds were also shockingly comfortable! There is a really cute and yummy little coffee shop in the lobby, as well as an adorable food truck located in the courtyard area on property as well. The one thing we had minor issue with was parking - sometimes their parking lot filled up and we had to park on the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would definitely stay again
Boise is a lovely little city and the Sparrow was an excellent base to explore from. Friendly staff, clean, well-appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, friendly staff, clean, close (walking distance 5-10 minutes)to the Boise Convention Center and The Grove area. Parking is $15. Late check outs are welcome for a small fee. Cute coffee/wine bar inside hotel, and a food truck outside. Fireplace outside makes the fall night stay fun!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024