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

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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 Rhodes Skate Park and Woodland Empire Ale Craft. 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

  • 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) - 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

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

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 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 Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on Nov 25, 2025 start from $56.95, 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. 689 out of 2626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 2626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 434 out of 2626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 484 out of 2626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 548 out of 2626 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaylee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy booking and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfy beds. I booked a king suite but they put us in a room with double full beds; we made it work, but don't list rooms as available at booking if they're not. We paid for breakfast but were turned away because breakfast service was cancelled, the morning we got there. Still waiting for the refund. Overall a decent stay, but there plenty of rook for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were not air conditioned. Smoking permitted indoors throughout the property in places like stairwells, rooms, hallways. Noise in the middle of the night. The building was not secured, various entry points unlocked. Consistent stream of unregistered visitors to guest rooms. Very unsafe for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfredo

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is old and ac does not work my stay was the worst I have ever had in a hotel due to ac not working and hotels rooms are not cleaned properly would not recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Habimana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend loves this place !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No buffet no breakfast girl at tried with what she Air conditioning. No breakfast, no TVs working dirty bathrooms stuff in the room broken not working. Would not recommend to anybody but my enemy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't even stay. I was in the room for maybe 15 minutes looking for another room elsewhere. The room was disgusting. There was what looked like blood stains on the wall, possible puke on the patio, the sheets weren't changed prior to check in, the entry door looked like it may have been kicked in at some point, there was a white substance dried to the painting on the wall. Then to top it all off when I return the keys and cancel my reservation I was told to contact the GM Matt. That process was a joke. It doesn't seem like was interested in having a conversation. I also never received a refund due to the fact that I didn't stay there and now I'm receiving an email basically asking me how my stay was. So once again nobody is listening. Would never recommend to stay at this particular location. Stay far far far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mandi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose Elias

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
100 degrees and air conditioning does not work. The front desk did not mention this upon check in. I went down and let them no room was an oven. Was then told air conditioning was broken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shauna

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is literally the worst property i have ever seen. DO NOT STAY here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good

It was a terrible experience. Fan was loud, sinks leaking all day and night, air conditioning was out all night on our last night and it 102 degrees!
Stayed 1 night 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