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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Boise State University

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Lobby
Daily continental breakfast (USD 7 per person)
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Fitness facility

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Boise

West Downtown stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this West Downtown hotel, you'll find Woodland Empire Ale Craft and Jack's Urban Meeting Place. Boise River and Boise Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Boise River - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boise State University - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boise Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 13 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Capri Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Westside Drive-In - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5-star hotel near Boise State University
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Boise hotel.

  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers 182 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

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

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

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250.00
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Smoking rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 28 and close September 05.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in smoking rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner to the airport?

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner is 9.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the Boise Airport (BOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on Feb 1, 2026 start from $65.45, 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.

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner.

How close is Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner to the beach?

This hotel is 18.5 mi (30-min drive) from Sandy Point Beach.

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and weekends from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner have a pool?

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 5 to May 28.

Does Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner to downtown Boise?

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner is 0.7 mi away from Boise.

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 2612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 470 out of 2612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 428 out of 2612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 484 out of 2612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 550 out of 2612 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Shelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room had a running toilet, low bath water pressure, and fridge not only sounded like a fish tank, but froze my food on low temp. Second room had similar issues. Also my 2 queens were only doubles so we were switched to another room. This room had no quilt (just sheets). Sheets were stained. Hall rugs need replacement. Score 1-star.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were on the second floor. I heard there had been a fire so the hallway carpet was bad, but the rooms looked like they were from the 90s...everything was very outdated The whole hotel needs updated. There also was no air conditioning in room 225 and the water didnt drain from the tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was about it. will never stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
When I checked in, there was no thermostat on the wall. The temperature was not bad but at 3 am I woke up and it felt like it was 80 degrees. I went to the lobby at 430 am to ask for a different room. The front desk was apologetic and offered me a a key for a new room. I went to check it out and the thermostat was broken and felt like 80 degrees. Went back for another room and found the same thing. The third room finally had a working thermostat. As for cleanliness, the room was not bad but the window sills had so much dust I was afraid to open the window and spread it around the room. The hallway carpets all had tape on them up and down the hallway to keep people from tripping. It is a great location and staff was friendly. They just need some renovations and the Red Lion would be back to how I remember it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Traelynn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sheets were dirty, the thermostat in my room was working, my TV didn't work had to have them come fix it couldn't get channels,. No phone to call down to mthe front desk. No bed skirts and ceiling had huge water satins. Couldn't sit in the chair. Very disappointed for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single thing that stood out as positive about this property was the friendliness of the staff. I spoke with multiple front desk employees and they were great! Overall the property looks run down, inside and out. We joked about how loud the elevator was when we took it up to our room, but it was no longer funny when we had to listen to it all night long when it woke us up. Upon arrival I wanted to watch TV to decompress but it would not turn on, I called the front desk and I know they were busy so i told them not to worry about it until the next day. The next morning when I got ready for the day I got my drink out of the fridge and it was room temp. When I arrived back at my room that night both the TV and the fridge were working. There was a giant heap of linens piled in the hall outside my door overnight, not sure if they were dirty or clean but it doesn't matter because it shouldn't have been left there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome!!! So helpful and polite. Facilities run down, locals call it a homeless shelter. Heat wasnt working in my room. This would be an awsome property if it had been maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shea

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

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

All was okay except the maintenance

Good location, staff was fine but condition of the hotel and its maintenance were poor. Leaves that had blown through front door and been left in the lobby greeted us. Very aged doors to meeting rooms signaled that this once-proud conference hotel had been neglected.. Badly stained carpet and torn wallpaper in the hall to our room made that even clearer. Four burned out light bulbs and a drippy sink faucet in the room cemented that opinion. The location was good and so was the price and even the breakfast. It seemed as though the ownership could make this place nice with a little TLC and better instruction to the staff but maybe they don't care.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very limited options on breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful check in, super friendly staff! It’s an old hotel but has been maintained extremely well, very vintage and fun. The beds were comfortable, shower was hot, towels soft. We didn’t get to try the restaurant, bar, or breakfast, but the coffee was fantastic! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Amenities
It is close to where I needed to be. I have stayed their before but they got new management and so not as good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kittredge

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Garbage was overflowing on the 3rd floor by the ice machine.
Next to the ice machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

The air conditioning system was down for the entire property, and we weren't notified until we got to the front desk at dinner time. There wasn't time to find a better hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Beds were clean. A bit dated and some o the equipment was on its last legs. No major issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fine and we liked the host but immediately upon adjusting the a/c, the room filled with dense smoke— like so thick we couldn’t breathe and it caused a thick haze in the room within seconds. Ended up canceling our stay as a result of this and lack of another suite with jet tub. Requested a call from the hotel manager to discuss our issues and never got a call. Still also haven’t received a refund. My clothes still stink like smoke. No real remorse or apology from hotel— I should’ve pulled the fire alarm. Maybe that would’ve gotten a stronger response. I will never use Red Lion again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Revis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There seemed to be homeless individuals all around the property. I called down to the front desk asking for a blanket since there was not one in my room and I was told I would have to come to pick it up from the front desk myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025