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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Boise State University

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Lobby
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertsons Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 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)

  • 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)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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)
  • 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
(41 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)
  • 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)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • 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)

  • 350 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)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boise

Located in Downtown Boise, The SPARROW is adjacent to Boise Art Glass and within a 5-minute walk of Jack's Urban Meeting Place. This 67-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Idaho Central Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boise State University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Albertsons Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barbarian Brewing Downtown Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ginza Sushi Grill And Ramen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel with a restaurant, near Boise State University
The SPARROW offers a picnic area, a water dispenser, and a gift shop. Self parking is offered for USD 15 per night. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with concierge services and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This smoke-free hotel also has a communal living room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Electric kettles, safes, and desks are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Crisp
  • Form and Function

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2024
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

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: 3:00 AM
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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 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, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-3:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The SPARROW?

The SPARROW offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The SPARROW?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on Nov 3, 2025 start from $143.65, 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 do near The SPARROW?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Boise, just steps from Boise Art Glass and Jack's Urban Meeting Place, and within a short walk of Boise Centre. You'll also find Idaho Central Arena and Knitting Factory less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The SPARROW?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 15 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited per unit, accessible parking, bicycle parking, and electric car charging are also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does The SPARROW have a casino at the property?

No, The SPARROW doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The SPARROW?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The SPARROW?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a rainfall showerhead, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at The SPARROW?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The SPARROW feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The SPARROW serves breakfast for a surcharge at Form and Function.

Does The SPARROW allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The SPARROW for a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The SPARROW?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The SPARROW?

The closest major airport to The SPARROW is Boise Airport (BOI), which is 9.8 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The SPARROW?

Yes, some guestrooms at The SPARROW offer a patio.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 869 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

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a recently renovated property, and it was done very well. The location was great, but noisy in the mornings. It was recommended to us by our daughter who had stayed there recently, and we were glad that she did.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gurmehak

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dehua

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaylene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Paying that much to be right downtown, and noticing all of the little extras that was provided and were cutesy. The staff just needs to pay more attention to cleanliness. The small details count. The elevator has scuff marks all over it the carpet looks horrible and there's fingerprints and crusty items in the cracks and corners. Extremely gross to be getting into it such a tiny elevator in it feel extremely gross. The air conditioner on the first floor right before the elevator has black substance, assuming mold coming off of the main screen on it. The air conditioner unit in my room is covered in dust. Light bulbs covered in dust. The walls chipped cracked foot scuffs everywhere. The worst is just getting on the elevator and feeling like you were in a low end apartment complex. Everything else, amazing. The overall glance at the room was clean it's just so tiny details. Sheets super soft very comfy pillows amazing windows clean bathroom clean everything else is just paying attention to the tiny stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little spot in downtown - safe, clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun different hotel with friendly staff. Clean and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was great although our room faced the alleyway and it was quite loud and garbage picked up early on our stay, and it was quite loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room a little on the small side, close to things to do, staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel. We loved the little coffee shop with the great breakfast options. So convenient with being on the go
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN

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

Great downtown location

Great downtown location, updated and hip, priced right compared to other fancier hotels nearby. Reasonable $15/night parking. Nice coffee shop in lobby. Comfortable and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Boise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sparrow was a super nice place to stay, extremely convenient to downtown and any surrounding areas if you have a car. The hotel was really clean and had a wonderful coffee place for breakfast or for drinks in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aubrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You absolutely cannot beat the location!! Walkable to everything Boise. Multiple restaurants and shops around. Clean and safe. Cute patio area with fireplace and corn hole. Bed was not the comfiest nor the pillow- would recommend some firmer options. Bummed that in room coffee was not offered but Form and Function downstairs did not disappoint! All that said would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Loved my room!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No closets in the room, we were in town for a wedding, so we had lots of what we call "hanging up cloths." Parking was a Challange. If you ever left in your car, someone was always in your tiny space when you came back. We did enjoy the location and its walkability to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited number of microwaves for number of rooms and the price of admission
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and excellently maintained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an extremely cute and new feeling spot! I say it feels new because it is pristinely clean, like it was just built. This is in great walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025