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The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knitting Factory
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
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  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
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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)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 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)

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

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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)

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 within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Boise Centre. 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
  • Egyptian Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The SPARROW

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Feb 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on Mar 6, 2026 start from 233.1, 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 Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Boise Centre, and within a short walk of Egyptian Theatre. 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 do couples enjoy most about The SPARROW?

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

Does The SPARROW have a hot tub?

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 that I can book at The SPARROW?

Yes, some guestrooms at The SPARROW offer a patio.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1043 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1043 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Oakville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great that it had a premium coffee shop and craft beer supply in the lobby. Great boutique small hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather, Nampa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean. Only issue we had was that the AC was on and couldn’t get it to turn off as it was freezing cold. Also the lotion wasn’t empty in the bathroom. I would definitely stay again though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desirae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a great spot! Location couldn’t be better. Parking is safe and secure—just a little low, but that’s typical of anywhere downtown. The Basque theme was so sweet, right down to the hidden sheep. I love the power save in the rooms, and hope to see more of that in the future. So clean, kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff, clean and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Jr, Mercer Island

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Special touches.. kind staff, amazing coffee in cafe. Great lication, covenient and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing - so kind and helpful. Loved the style of the rooms. Most comfortable beds! And the coffee downstairs was so good. Overall the vibe was on point! Excited to go back and stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Things were perfect super comfy bed ! And smart tv lol
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was incredibly easy and the front desk person was awesome. Room was very quiet for being downtown. Tons of great restaurants and bars are walkable from here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were gracious and helpful. The room was cleverly designed and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very comfortable and it's perfectly located near everything downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our initial room was the one with the Queen bed and bunk beds. This however is located on the ally side and there is bar that is adjacent to the room. We found out that bands play there live on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9pm to 11pm on Thursday and 9-12pm on Fri and Sat. We told the front desk we would like to change rooms to the other side of hotel. They happily accommodated our request and had a great rest of our stay. I really wish they would have put the rooms with bunk on the other side of the hotel so guests with kids do not have to worry abut the noise from the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a week at this hotel. Staff was super friendly. The room is really not meant to stay in for an extended time. We stayed a week. There is no closet or dresser to store your clothing. There is a rack to hang a few items. We basically lived out of our suitcases which made it difficult to stay organized. The room was on the small side which made this even harder. Since, we stayed a week they don't clean your room but do what they call a refresh. Which included towels and bed linens which was fine by us but why only have one hand towel and one wash cloth for two people? We had to ask for additional towels. The bed is super comfortable. The pillows are a bit too soft for us. Had no support. The shower!! The shower was beyond the best I've had in a hotel in awhile. The location is great! We walked everywhere with no problem. So close to museums, eateries, the capital and the parks. The parks in Boise are beautiful especially, in the fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy, staff were nice enough and the room was great. The only flaw is the fact that many of the room sit in an alley, which can be loud due to garbage and delivery trucks very early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dezmond

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Having reserved parking was nice! We did have to pay for it which I missed when booking but that’s okay. When we were leaving someone in the alley going to what looked like a business behind the hotel parked behind us and blocked us in. But we were able to squeeze out when we realized they weren’t coming anytime soon. There’s a coffee shop that had some food choices and alcoholic and non alcoholic options as well. The room was super cute and the beds were comfy! And the room had bath robes in it! How cool! If I’m ever looking for a hotel in Boise again, I will definitely look here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025