Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Knitting Factory

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Outdoor pool
Property amenity
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool
Golf

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

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)
    10 min drive

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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 Knitting Factory and Idaho State Capitol Building.

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Knitting Factory - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 8 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 10 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, an IHG Hotel

3-star hotel near Knitting Factory
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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, an IHG Hotel. 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)
  • 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, an IHG Hotel 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
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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)
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa 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

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 percent
  • Utility fee: USD 12.95 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Service fee: 3 percent

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; 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

  • 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, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay at this location whenever I visit my children. Friendly staff, great breakfast and convienent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

8/10 Good

Rick, Kent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time we travel to Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv doesn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarid

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

6/10 Okay

Valeria Annahi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

The property was fine. The beds were so uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Kuen G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and best services.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but a nice stay over on the way to Oregon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. Breakfast was great. Pool was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vilwanathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Shalom

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024