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The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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A modern building with a rooftop patio, outdoor seating, and a visible street sign for Grove St.
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A reception desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with a view of the street.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a robe hanging on the wall.
An outdoor patio with seating and a fireplace, surrounded by modern buildings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of buildings.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a robe hanging on the wall.

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a TV, and a shower area.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a gray sofa, a wall with a potato plant diagram, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a wall-mounted bicycle illustration, a coat rack, and a wooden desk.

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A wall with a map of Brunei Dunes, a bed with white bedding, and a red lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Sycamore)

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and botanical wall art.

Suite (Sycamore)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a wall with a circular diagram, a lamp, and an air conditioner.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (The Willow)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Suite (The Willow)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬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
  • 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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 Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on Aug 16, 2026 start from $188, including 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 Idaho Central Arena. You'll also find Knitting Factory and Idaho State Capitol Building less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The SPARROW?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 15 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited parking spaces, an electric car charging station, bicycle parking, and wheelchair-accessible van parking 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 good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, 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.

Are there connecting rooms at The SPARROW?

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. 1027 out of 1302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1302 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm and lively staff and centrally located
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kay Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly great location very cool!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MAXWELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! It was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay. Super convenient location. Amazing and comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown location. Super comfy bed and love the brew coffee packets :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Missy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful ! Clean, safe, friendly staff, cute decor, and fun location. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a business trip. Parking was easy and the room was very clean, simple and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and hotel is very cool and convenient. We look forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mardell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really cute room and the location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. The location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the sister properties in Walla Walla and Missoula...and LOVED this one as well. Super cute decor, great welcoming staff, great rooms. Anytime we can stay at one of this company's properties, we will. So much fun.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, very clean, love the coffee shop, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, intimate venue with a wonderful atmosphere. The service was both attentive and genuinely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, quick check in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay so much that we re-booked on our way back through Boise. Perfect location, beautiful, clean, and quiet. Lovely, urban lobby and outdoor space as well!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was very nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Front Desk Staff was terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Centrally located downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in, cool rooms with a European feel, assigned parking spot was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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