The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel near ExtraMile Arena in Boise

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Exterior
Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)
Reception
Lobby
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

Suite (The Willow)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (SPARROW King)

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

Suite (Sycamore)

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

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 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.With a stay at this Downtown Boise hotel, you'll be steps from Woodland Empire Ale Craft and Boise Art Glass. Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Boise Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boise State University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

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 ExtraMile Arena 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. 334 out of 424 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 424 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 424 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 424 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 424 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

Evan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Artsy and easy to get to anything downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve, boise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location, very clean and unique rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Sparrow was Delightful
Charming and personal hotel in downtown Boise. It's a great place to stay for a short visit. Friendly and helpful staff, cute lobby/coffee shop, and comfy beds. The included 'prize fighter' style bathrobes in the room were cozy and fun! I recommend this property. Parking was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Great coffee shop. Comfortable bed. The bathroom design was poor. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very solid stop-over on our drive back home. New, sparkling-clean and felt safe, and very walkable to good coffee shops. Jodi was so, so helpful! The bathrooms offer little privacy, but were fine for our family of 3. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith r.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable hotel with amazing staff. Clean, convenient and a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place I have ever found to stay in Boise. Clean, and convenient, really friendly kind staff, dog friendly (and really conscious about being clean; the room is sparkling).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Edward

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice but the parking was small and charge to much . Windows were kinda dirty. Didn't have a microwave in room and didn't have complimentary breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Awesome awesome awesome. 5000 stars Mic drop
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely experience!
Great location for walking around Boise. Room was comfortable and decor/amenities were charming; staff were kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aulani

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, Great after construction is done
Great cost effective option in a convenient part of downtown. Walkable to many great restaurants and shops. The only issue was the current construction across the street which started early and ended late in the day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love!!! The Sparrow is the cutest hotel we have stayed at in downtown Boise. Did not disappoint!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic. We brought the dog and the little gifts they gave took "dog friendly" up a notch. It's like they're royal guests! Overall loved the room, the modern design, the fun patio and the food cart, and the cafe inside. Absolutely delightful place to stay, with fun downtown Boise activities only steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hope

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique atmosphere and room design! Multiple different restaurants are walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at The Sparrow. Beds were comfy, bathrooms were clean, and the staff was excellent. Will definitely return. Also, loved the hoodie/robes they provided. So comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick work trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024