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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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Seasonal outdoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Boise

West Downtown stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this West Downtown hotel, you'll find Rhodes Skate Park and Boise Art Glass. Also, Boise River is within half a mile (1 km) and Jack's Urban Meeting Place is within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • ‪Capri Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Payette Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Green Acres Food Truck Park - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fanci Freez - ‬11 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 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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
  • 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

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • 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 20 per pet, per day
  • 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.

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 10 mi (14-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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on Aug 10, 2025 start from $98.1, 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.

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 18.6 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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 2666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 494 out of 2666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 446 out of 2666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 501 out of 2666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 528 out of 2666 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nita

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy. Heater not working. Thick dust under the bed, head board furnitures are dusty, garbage wasn’t removed from previous guest. Closet door is hard to work and railings need vacuuming Over all the room needs general cleaning. Lastly we didn’t get housekeeping service during our stay. Not staying here again in the future. The building needs updating/ remodel hallway carpet is full of stain and musty smell, dirty, doors needs care. Entrance door needs up keep. Front desk they are helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francisca

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

SHANNON, eugene

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do NOT stay here. The photos are old and so NOT represent this property in the least. The carpets are being held together with duct tape, the showers were covered in soap scum. There was no lock on the balcony door. The room doors look like they have been in a fight. There was dog poop in the hallway. This property is being used as a temporary homeless shelter by the city of Boise. Do NOT stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

T scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had alot of issues with dark brown water in sink and toilet, elevator shut down, bad tv,no phone to frt.desk,no heat,problem with extra blankets, no bath mat for old style tub,very slippery, no free breakfast as advertised, it's $10.It 3 rooms to get us settled, now the good, very good bed, staff was fantastic!! They are trying to make up for long over due maintenance and remodel . We are very easy going but this tested us on our get away trip.Not sure if we'll gamble on this location again but staff and location will weigh in on the next trip. Good luck and be patient if things aren't quite right at first, they will do they're best
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property had all the things my wife and I need when we travel -- clean room, reasonably safe neighborhood, walkable to downtown shopping and dining, pet friendly, friendly and helpful staff, safe onsite parking, quiet location, and affordable rates. Breakfast was free with the room (at least during our stay) and better than some more expensive hotels we've stayed in (many of which did not offer breakfast). The gym looked good although we did not have the opportunity to use it. There is some noticeable deferred maintenance, but none that adversely affected our stay. If you need amenities such as the pool, call in advance to see whether it will be available. For our non-luxurious needs, we would stay again without hesitation.

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was extremely comfortable. Although I felt the rooms were clean they were shabby and especially the woodwork/doors. We weee on the top floor, got in very latw on night of checkin so slept in a bit. They was some horrible occasional noise around 8am that seemed to come above us/roof? Sounded like dragging furniture. It was very loud and disturbing until it completely stppped around 8:20/8:30. check in/out staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is dated and is in desperate need of a cosmetic face lift. The beds are comfortable. The staff needs to look more professional and presentable. There is occasionally questionable people hanging around the property which should be remedied by a security presence of some sort to make the guests feel safe and secure. The standard facilities like a pool and jacuzzi should be fixed to offer more of a positive experience. Over all the property just needs brought to date with its appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Riley

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The carpets were taped together, the rooms visibly had dust and dirt in all corners of the room. There is no working AC unit or temperature monitor in the rooms so when the rooms are hot there is no option than to open the sliding door all night long to cool the room down. The mini fridge in the room did not work and there were no outlets to even plug it into that weren’t in use by the TV. The tv remote barely worked after clicking the same buttons 15 times and rotating it in all directions of the Tav. The staff was super friendly and efficient with check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Norberto

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelled like pee and cat pee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Misleading

Has pool and hot tub and both were dry with no notice at booking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was alright. Balcony was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Guy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good price and friendly staff

Beds were great and front desk very helpful but the photos on Hotels.com and real life are not even close.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

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

Last minute, well priced comfortable stay

It was comfortable and quiet. The front desk girl was very helpful and kind, and when my TV had an issue the maintenance man came to my room and fixed it even though he had clocked out for the evening. My room was clean. My room was 344 and the only criticism I might have would be a new shower head would make a huge difference in the experience. Very happy with my stay, I plan to stay again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is perfect right downtown with shopping and restaurants also liked they
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

ASHLEY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doors of several rooms look like they were destroyed by knives or axes . Pretty scary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our first room smelled of heavy bleach the second room box spring was falling apart stayed here 5 year prior and it was not as bad needs updateding carpet had been taped Down I rate it a 2
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
there was no housekeeping service, nobody at front desk to check us in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

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

Terrible facility

Black mold in the bathroom the hallway floor was a long trip hazard on the second floor i had to hold my mother so she would fall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Skyy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty... Neighborhood is rough
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Cool
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025