Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

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

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Daily continental breakfast (USD 7 per person)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise Centre
    14 min walk
  • Knitting Factory
    16 min walk
  • Idaho Central Arena
    17 min walk
  • 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

About the neighborhood

Boise

Located in West Downtown within a 5-minute walk of Rhodes Skate Park, Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner is within a 15-minute stroll of Boise Art Glass. This 182-room hotel welcomes guests with a coffee shop/cafe and conveniences like a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 10 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 13 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
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬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 spa tub. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, 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 spa 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

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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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
  • Pillowtop mattress

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 28:
  • Spa 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 10.0 per night

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 10.0 per night

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
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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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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 Oct 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on Nov 25, 2024 start from $69.3, 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 10-minute walk of Boise Art Glass and Rhodes Skate Park. You'll also find Boise River and Boise Centre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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 spa tub. The seasonal pool will be open from May 28 until September 05.

What amenities will couples enjoy at 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.

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

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, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or 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 9.5 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

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

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 2419 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 505 out of 2419 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 409 out of 2419 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 427 out of 2419 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 421 out of 2419 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ciera

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Troy, Jackson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again. Too many things to say about front desk, communication with the property, uncomfortable rooms. Then I get a charge that’s declined on another card that I reserved room under. After I checked in and put another card to cover room and charges. Acclinting bad also it appears, as it’s 5 am ind they trying to double charge me .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teressa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. Where to begin. I guess you get what you pay for. The hot tub was broken, no bubbles, but they let people use it. Literally anyone, in fact, because there’s no lock on the gate. The water in the pool was literally green. The AC in my room didn’t work. They sent a repair guy. He got the fan to work, but when I adjusted the temp, it stopped working. Needed a replacement coffee maker, because that didn’t work either. The staff was nice and friendly. And there was a breakfast that had eggs and sausage and stuff like that. But the rest of the hotel really needs some attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Harshal

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Benjamin was excellent at the front. He genuinely heard about the problem and fix it. That guy was working non stop for the days I stayed .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really the only issue I had was the a/c other than that great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kent, antelope

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the facilities are not kept up like they should.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kayanna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no air conditioning in the hallways or elevator. The air wouldn’t work in our room properly. When we first arrived there was nobody working the front dest for 10-15 minutes and there was just a line of people waiting to be helped out the door. We felt very bad for the only lady working that evening. The Water pressure in the shower is awful. For paying the price we did I thought we would have had a nicer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sebastian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was green. While the hot tubs location remains permanent year round, the water inside it seems to vanish. We waited 5 minutes to check in simply because there was no one at the front desk. Over all a very ghetto experience for its price. To their credit, they are planning a remodel. Regardless, I don’t plan on making a return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad hotel
I understand this is an older hotel and some things cant be helped but cleanliness was a big issue with this hotel. There was garbage all over outside that was never picked up the whole time we were there. The halways were absolutely disgusting. Wall paper was pealing in a lot of places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old, Dirty, Broken Amenities
Old beat up furniture. Tv and lights don’t work. Dirty
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The air conditioning did not work.. uncomfortable ti sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

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

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ray, University Place

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic hotel, once undoubtedly charming in its heyday, now bears the marks of time. While it may show signs of wear, the room remains adequate and fulfills its intended purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joge

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property and hotel is very rundown and dirty. The woman at the front desk was by herself at check in and was stressed out with phone ringing and people waiting but was courteous and professional. The AC in the room was working but never cooled down for comfortable sleeping. The balcony off of the room was filthy. The “actual” room seemed clean and beds and sheets were clean but overall very rundown. The pool was not clean and very off color. The hot tub was drained. There were no lounges at the pool and the entire area was very dirty. The entrance doors to the lobby would not close. I’ve stayed here for the last 25 years when visiting Boise but it has a time for a major update.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Book somewhere else & don't feel the heartache. Long wait to check in, one desk agent & multiple people trying to check in. But when we needed assistance, front desk disappeared. The room air conditioner was louder than a freight train and did not chill the room down. Light switch in vanity area was broken & had to unscrew the lightbulbs. Pool was full of algae & unsanitary. Breakfast we paid for looked like it was cooked by a 5 year old. We went out for breakfast each day instead. Overall poor place to stay & Red Lion reputation has vanished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024