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The SPARROW

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

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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
  • Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Knitting Factory
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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

Suite (The Willow)

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

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

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

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

Room (Queen with Bunk 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

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel with a restaurant, near Boise State University
The SPARROW offers a picnic area, a communal living room, 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 water dispenser.
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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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: anytime
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—-anytime
  • 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.

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 Egyptian Theatre and Idaho Central Arena less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

Is The SPARROW a good place to stay for couples?

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, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does The SPARROW have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The SPARROW?

Yes, some guestrooms at The SPARROW offer a patio.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 646 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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great except for the construction noise across tge street and the ice machine not working. The hotel is clean and in a nice area. Everything was in walking distance and we felt safe even at 2am. The room was very nice and the bed was very comfortable. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Tustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mckalin

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

Best hotel!

This was my second time staying here and i fell in love with it the first time and had to stay again. Everyone that’s helped me was so kind it’s reasonably priced and it’s perfect walking distance for all the fun down town experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKIRA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

chandler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the most clean and safe feeling hotel I’ve found in a while!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The last 2 days of our stay there were ants in our bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is an excellent location in downtown Boise. Two blocks to the Idaho Arena and close to shopping and numerous dining establishments. Rooms were small, but exceptionally clean and more than adequate. Beds were comfortable, and toiletries were high end. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful with 24 hour access by phone, text, or in person. Onsite food truck and small cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for relaxing and socialization. In room coffee was from a local roaster down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved our stay here for Boise States Moms Weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really clean, accessible and a very walkable area. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay again next visit to Boise!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Demond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing! Parking was a mess. Parking spaces were cramped and it took me forever to get out because cars were so close together.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Lovely newly remodeled affordable place to stay

Newly remodeled, in great shape, staff is amaz8ng!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

Worth the price but…

I thought it was well worth their rates. Was very surprised when I saw they had a charger for my hybrid and other electric cars gratis. The styling is for people younger than me, but it was still really nice. The only things that threw me off a bit was the heater/ac right next to the bed (and it was loud) and the garbage pick up at 5am outside my window.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sparrow represents excellent value for the cost. Cheaper than compared to other hotel alternatives in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Great Staycation

Great option for a quick trip. Great location to pretty much anywhere in downtown Boise. The courtyard area is well thought out with various seating options to enjoy coffee from the coffee shop, or the food truck on site. The room we chose was the basic room, it as small but organized with built-in that took up less space. A little bonus was a birthday note and little treat for my husband.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025