The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel near Boise State University in Boise

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Exterior
Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)
Lobby
Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪16 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

Double 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

Double 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, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

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

Room, Multiple Beds (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
  • Knitting Factory - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boise State University - 16 min walk - 1.4 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 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

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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: 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. 456 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 581 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

Kenneth, LAKE OSWEGO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that there were shelf/tables on BOTH sides of each bed. My wife usually gets the table and my phone sits on the floor. Great location. Great coffee shop in lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Great experience! Comfortable! Clean! Dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay downtown. Walkable to many places.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The Sparrow is a chic property that is conveniently located to the downtown Boise area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The hotel is so nicely appointed. Beds are comfortable and i love the pillows. This area is so fun- and trendy. We enjoyed it very much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
terrific in every way. seriously.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Spokane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely adorable and exceptionally clean rooms. Very affordable, close to everything downtown Boise has to offer. Will be staying here again next time we are in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and kind

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Spacious clean room! Friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margery

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

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

Chirp Chirp-- Sparrow is awesome!

It was great! Such a charming spot-- clean, sleek, cute, and fun! Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Jr, Mercer Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe and customer service. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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