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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Boise State University

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Downtown Boise's vibrant energy pulses through The SPARROW, where a firepit and outdoor entertainment area invite relaxation. Savor a meal at Form and Function, or grab a coffee from the on-site cafe - with in-room WiFi, you'll stay connected throughout your stay. Previous guests rave about their experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Digital TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
$152 nightly
The total price is $172
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees

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Suite (The Willow) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (The Willow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite (Sycamore) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Sycamore)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702

What's nearby

  • Idaho Central Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boise State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Neurolux - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

The SPARROW puts you just a 5-minute drive from Boise State University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Form and Function, which serves breakfast and lunch.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Offsite parking within 500 ft (USD 15 per night)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike repair services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2024
  • Picnic area
  • Communal living room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Form and Function - This coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare.
Crisp - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine. Open select days.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 15 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15 per night (500 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Does The SPARROW offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The SPARROW does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The SPARROW?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The SPARROW?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 15 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The SPARROW?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The SPARROW and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. The SPARROW also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The SPARROW?

Yes, Form and Function offers Fusion cuisine.

What's the area around The SPARROW like?

The SPARROW is in Downtown Boise, a short 16-minute walk from Boise State University and 4 minutes' walk from Boise Centre.

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