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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

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
  • Boise Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Albertsons Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on Jul 13, 2025 start from $91.8, 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.

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. 692 out of 2624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 487 out of 2624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 441 out of 2624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 486 out of 2624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 518 out of 2624 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

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.

2/10 Terrible

CLIFFORD, Bountiful

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lied about property, dirty, doors not locking, staff refused to answer phone calls from expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verania

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

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

Don't stay here, over priced for this place

The lobby was clean. After getting off the elevator to go to my room was shocking, the hallway carpet is so old and dirty it's taped together with duct tape. The hallway door to the rooms were all beat up, holes in them and taped over. I almost left immediately. I got to my room, there was a lot of surface damage and just shabby. The beds were clean, the bathroom was mostly clean. Wood floors in the room, that was a good thing. I sprayed Lysol everywhere. The room above had a lot of banging and noise throughout the night. I do believe there are residents living there. I had an early morning place to be at, so I stayed. I had a long day and stayed the 2nd night, I was too tired to care. But the next morning I was just done. I had to check out one day early. This is an old hotel and needs to be updated. Had I known in advance, a nicer hotel was only about $20 higher.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do not stay here.

It took 40 minutes to check in because only one person wqa at the desk. She was the only good thing in this hotel. Her service was phenomenal. One of the elevators was broken. The air conditioning was broken in my room and it stayed 80 degrees. Thebshower rod was falling off, so i had to hold the curton closed or else water went everywhere. The bed was so uncomfortable that my backstarted hurting, and i was struggling to get around town. The ice machine was also broken on my floor. The breakfast was subpar. This stay was so bad that i left after the first two nights and checked into another hotel. So disappointing and was not worth the cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

sierra

Traveled with family
People are nixe whenbu can find them ..seems like you can never find anyone thag works there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittani R

My husband and I went to check in at 4pm. The night before I realized that I had used the wrong card when booking and I couldn’t update my card. It was a pay at the property option so I figured I could switch the cards once check in took place. When we got there the hotel clerk already had a chip on her shoulder and was rude from the beginning. She asked for credit card and id. I gave her the card I wanted to use and explained that I needed the room on this card and the incidentals on this card to which she responded with that makes it complicated but continued on. She got a puzzled look on her face and I had asked if there was a problem to which she responded with it didn’t go thru. My husband said just go ahead and put everything in this card it’s fine. We get the keys and head to my car and something prompted me to look at my bank accounts only to discover that she double charged both accounts. We went right back in to ask what had happened. I showed her both charges. She said that they will drop off in 24-48 hours and I said no I don’t think you understand you have not only charged this card but you charged my original card on the booking. They will drop off. No ma’am you have charged two different accounts and now it has overdrawn my account. I asked who do I contact if they both hard post? She said that once they
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

GINA, Richmond

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Solo travelled and it was very safe. Old hotel but great location (4 min. drive/15 min. walk to Idaho Central Arena and downtown). Wi-Fi was consistent. Sink hot water didn't work but there were two sinks so I just used the other sink. The balcony door had a makeshift lock. Front and cleaning staff were very friendly. Old rooms but great location and a great price.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

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

Had a roof and bed

Hallway was torn up with ducktape holding together the carpet in A LOT of places. Some doors were "patched." Room had dents, scratches, and bits missing. Air-conditioning didnt work at all!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hot tub closed. broken and stained furniture Staff was super friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista-Marie

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Clayton D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Uncomfortable

Old run down hotel in the middle of downtown Boise. Couln't get the window open, room was hot and they told me they couldn't change it from heating to air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayo, Virginia Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lance, Twin Falls

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV service movie streaming service failed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Two night biz trip.

A gem 10 years ago. Very run down physically. Nobody at counter at initial checkin. Finally called reservations from the counter and a gentleman showed up from outside. Room was mediocre. Rate was quite low to reflect condition but with this premium location in Boise, one would think this property would get an upgrade and back to it’s prime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025