Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Boise State University

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Lobby
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Seasonal outdoor pool
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Boise

Located in West Downtown, Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Boise Art Glass and Woodland Empire Ale Craft. This 182-room, 3.5-star hotel has a 24-hour gym along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boise State University - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 13 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Capri Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Payette Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Green Acres Food Truck Park - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fanci Freez - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

Hotel with free parking, near Boise State University
At Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Garden

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 28:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 28 to September 05.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

As of Apr 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on May 6, 2025 start from $83.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

This hotel is situated in West Downtown within a short 12-minute walk of Boise River and also 14 minutes on foot from Boise Centre. You'll also find Knitting Factory and Idaho Central Arena less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner feature a casino on the premises?

No, Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The seasonal pool will be open from May 28 until September 05.

What do couples enjoy most about Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a café and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Coffee Garden.

Will Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

The closest major airport to Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner is Boise Airport (BOI), which is 10 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy pool or city views.

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 2528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 503 out of 2528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 434 out of 2528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 452 out of 2528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 454 out of 2528 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jeffery

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a low rating but has nothing g to do with the staff. They were amazing. All of them. The hotel property? Rooms, and overall condition was poor. The bed was clean and comfy, nothing else about the room was anywhere close to clean. Dust everywhere, completely run down. Grown water for the shower. The area around the hotel is TRASH!! I should have done more due diligence before booking this. I was unaware until my first night that there’s a homeless shelter right next to the property and the hotel itself is used for overflow for the homeless shelter. Sounds rude to say but how is that not an alert or something on the booking site? That is unsafe and unsanitary to share rooms and a property with homeless. Garbage was piled up everywhere on the exterior of the property everyday. There are dozens of broken down cars, piled to the roof with garbage and personal belongings inside the cars in the parking lot. My first night I checked in late so just grabbed a bite at the bar/cafe. Sharing the car with homeless crackheads isn’t ideal. The bartender was awesome though. This property needs a massive overhaul and should either be a homeless shelter or a hotel, it should not be both. I’ve never stayed somewhere I felt so unsafe and Boise is a small town that doesn’t have the feel of danger in many area. Unfortunately, this hotel is one of the few unsafe areas
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very good experience for a very affordable price. Nowhere near as pricey as hotels right in the middle of downtown but still only about a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Amazing

The staff there is always more than helpful and I can't say enough about the the state that the staff makes there it's absolutely wonderful especially Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

dru

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a good hotel to stay at
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The beds are very comfortable and the rooms were clean. The over all hotel needs a cosmetic update pretty bad. The staff was courteous and welcoming. It would be nice if the hotel would have a security staff on site. There was several questionable people that were staying that were obviously using drugs and disrupting the peace. I did have to call the main office due to no one at the reception picking up. There was a woman passed out in the hall way that was intoxicated and smelled like marijuana.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Red Lion is low quality, very dirty and not well maintained. This location in particular has quite the population of homeless milling inside and outside the establishment. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not in a good area and the people who stay there are a little sketchy. No control over the heat of the room so it was a sauna in the room. It smelled of smoke and stagnate air. good to stay and get out but not good if a you are bringing a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing the rooms where super clean and the price is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Randy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I prefer carpet in the room vs hardwood. The property needs updating, and my room could’ve been cleaner. The bedding & towels were clean. I did enjoy the location for walking downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stau
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lora

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I think dirty, old, run down, and unsafe speak for itself. Drug addicts all over the grounds outside. Empty liquor bottles and trash in the elevator. Filthy restaurant. No locks on any of the outside entrances. Loud music all night and sirens going off all night long. Worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. It was terrifying! Enough said
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great customer services!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good room. No fan system.

Stay was good room was good my only complaint is the ac system was puny. It was ther but very weak
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing it’s good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025