Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

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

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Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertsons Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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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, 3.5-star hotel has a 24-hour gym along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Knitting Factory - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boise State University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boise Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Albertsons Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 13 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Green Acres Food Truck Park - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pine Coffee Supply - ‬7 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 hot tub. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. 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 hot 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.

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Desk chair
  • 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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 28:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250.00
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Smoking rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 10.00 per stay
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay) plus USD 250.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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 10.00 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

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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 Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on Nov 16, 2025 start from $74.8, 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 Rhodes Skate Park and Boise Art Glass. You'll also find Boise River and Boise Centre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site 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 hot 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, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

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, cats and dogs are welcome at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner for a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family 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 10 mi away (14 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

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

6.4

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 2628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 2628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 435 out of 2628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 484 out of 2628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 550 out of 2628 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Traveled with family
This hotel is very old, which I expected, and didn’t mind at all. What I didn’t like was that it was pretty dirty. All the surfaces were kind of dusty, and the top part of the headboard was extremely dusty. I thought to myself maybe that was just because it’s been a while since somebody stayed in that room and they hadn’t cleaned it in a while. Then the shower had a plastic shaving razor cover in it meaning it wasn’t clean very well, and the bottom of the shower curtain was mildewy, and there was like a squished skittle on the floor. It looked like.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leaks in ceiling, doors clearly broken into, carpet is literally duct taped together. Boise houses their homeless here it is dirty and unsafe!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

kevin

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

Worst

Place was dirty nothing like the pictures. A/C didnt work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicci

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the ice machine location was not convenient. They did not offer a complementary breakfast and areas of the hotel could’ve been cleaner. There was a sticky substance in the elevator that never got cleaned up during our entire stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caitlin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We left as soon as we saw the room. Walking to the room you could see other doors the were duct taped together because it looked as if someone tried to break in. Our beds and the carpet were held together by duct tape. The whole place smelled like horrid BO. A staff member mentioned that they wouldn’t let their family stay there either when I returned the keys and asked for a refund. You couldn’t pay me to stay in the dumpster fire. I can’t believe the place hasn’t been condemned and they are legally running.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Casey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was broken; room was visibly dirty, dog poop all over property and parking area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annie

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is dirty - garbage left from previous guests in our room, floor of elevator had food, walls had unknown substance smeared, room was super hot and AC barely worked if at all. Entire property was dingy. Won’t ever visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tifani

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

Unacceptable conditions

This hotel was filthy with torn carpets that were duct-taped together, garbage around the entrance, spray paint on the room windows, bashed in doors that were duct-taped together, missing tiles, stained and broken furniture. We could not stay here and checked out immediately! We did NOT receive a refund for the $220 charge! This hotel should not be on hotels.com! Do not reserve a room here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Trouble with the air conditioner. Changed rooms 3 times to get one that worked somewhat. Thankfully it had a balcony and I could open the window at 3 am to let in some cool air. It was close to downtown but was hard to enjoy given the conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleksandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Inigo

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

Terrible

The place is old and furniture/carpet are beaten up. But most importantly, VERY DIRTY!!! As soon as I arrived, I had to eliminate using toilet paper balls of hair and dust from the bedroom and the bathroom. The mosquito screen was broken and the air-conditioning … it was running, but not sure it was actually cooling at all. The only thing going for it, location and extensive parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

rebecca

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor ofour room was filthy, you could literally see the grim on it. It turned our feet black instantly. My husband got in the shower to wash the dirty film off his feet and proceeded to slip because of the yuck from the floor on his feet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noble

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I really felt bad for the dedicated employees trying to manage a bad situation. I understand that it may be difficult to find adequate staff, but the condition of my room was beyond unacceptable. If I could give one recommendation it would be to sell the building to a non-profit, then convert the rooms to SROs(Single Resident Occupancy) for low-income residents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

A Total Disaster

The trip was terrible. A total disaster. ........ I was shocked to find out when I checked in, that I would be financially responsible for MY ENTIRE WEEK'S STAY up front. I specifically booked this hotel with the understanding that I would pay upon check out, as I always do during my other stays across America, and the world. ......... I had planned to use my current funds to pay for my trip's day-to-day expenses, such as food, entertainment and sight-seeing, while paying for the hotel stay using my direct deposit paycheck which was set to go thru later in the week, the day before check out. .......... After trying to get an accommodation, unsuccessfully, and the managers Caitlyn and/or Vanessa refusing to talk to me, I fled the hotel the next day, and had to abort my trip, after having driven 635 miles, one-way, from California. ....... On top of that, the toilet seat was cracked almost in half, in my room, the chair next to my bed was urine-stained, and the elevator sounded like it was going to explode. ...... It was a bad scene for everyone involved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

The air conditioning went out in the room at 2am .. very inconvenient and to move me was not going to happen. Since booked threw expedia could not refund me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Loyal Marie

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

Don’t stay here!!

Air conditioning did not work in the room and was replaced with box fans, poop was still in the toilet, linens did not look clean, breakfast was a joke there was literally nothing to eat a hour before they were scheduled to shut down, sketchy part of town!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Will

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

Horrible Stay

I recently had the misfortune of staying at the Red Lion in Pocatello and subsequently at the one in Boise. While the Pocatello hotel left much to be desired due to its age, the Boise hotel proved to be an even more disappointing experience. In fact, I have stayed in certain motels in Los Angeles that, despite being located in rougher neighborhoods, offered better accommodations. Upon entering our room, we were greeted by darkness and dinginess. When we turned on the light, only a strip of it lit up at the opposite side of the room. The room's temperature felt sweltering and humid, yet the thermostat was set to 60 degrees with the switch already turned on. I requested a fan to help cool my wife down and later asked for a second one for myself due to the unbearable heat. The floor was visibly dirty, and the beds appeared worn out. The limited number of outlets made it challenging to plug in essential devices like a bipap machine and charge our phones. We had to unplug the lamps sitting on old nightstands to use our devices. At this point, we had not yet used the shower and were apprehensive about what to expect. Seeking respite, we decided to visit the pool area, only to find it in a deplorable state. The patio outside our sliding door was littered with trash, including plastic bottles with cigarette butts, and the floor seemed not to have been swept in a while. The towel cubby was empty, and the pool water had a green hue, discouraging us from swimming.
Showed up Sunday, left Tuesday and it still looked nasty
Borrowed 2 nasty fans to keep cool in a 60 degree
Thermostat shows 60 degrees, but it felt 85 degrees
Mosquito killed in the shower wall, who knows how long it's been there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carina

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

Horrible! Read the reviews!

This hotel has been being used as a homeless shelter since 2020. There is no transparency on this matter whatsoever. They advertise these beautiful, clean rooms but everything is filthy and damaged or broken and the air conditioning barely works. This is false advertising and I feel cheated. They should not be allowed to advertise as a regular hotel. I was expecting the same great conditions I had experienced before at Red Lion hotels but this was a such a letdown, maybe more of a shocker. AND, even in this condition, they're still charging $160-$190/night! I will never stay here again.
Chair in room
Chair next to elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elesa

Liked: Staff & service
The room was way better than the lobby and hallways led us to believe, but it was still a million degrees in there. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel with good bones but it has not been updated im terms of infrastucture....only 50 % air conditioned. The front desk was handing out box fans. The pool isa nice size but is in need of a good cleaning. Again, there is very little staff for the size if the proerty abd housekeeping service is hit ior miss.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodi

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was supposed to be at 3. We weren't able to check in until 3:30 due to the staff were still "cleaning". The lobby was dirty, hot, and smelled. Once we finally got in to our room, it was also hot, very unclean and smelled. We went back downstairs and canceled the reservation. I would strongly detour anyone from staying in that disgusting place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025