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

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
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 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 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner on Dec 8, 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 2629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 472 out of 2629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 435 out of 2629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 484 out of 2629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 549 out of 2629 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

2/10 Terrible

Renita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are super friendly and helpful. Furniture is filthy, stained and gross. Curtains are dirty, bed uncomfortable and bad bed sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dakota

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie, Culdesac

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times renting a king room. It was clean and no problems. This last time I had my daughter with me so I rented two queen room which is on the other wing of the motel. It was horrible. We were showed 3 different rooms and none of them felt clean, the shower's either didn't have a curtain that stayed up, one didn't have a water nozzle to even turn the water on. the carpet in the halls were torn and tapped together. All the floors were dirty. We left but still got charged. Now I have to get the charges off my credit card.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie, Douglas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The propperty is now for homeless people. It isnt much of hotel any more. i need a refund of my $522.76 because i couldnt stay there. Please check into that for me. drrobbins307@wyoming.com
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mallory

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

Not clean & A/C didn’t work

The hotel was not clean and the air conditioning did not work. The box springs under the mattress were completely flat and exposed with no bed skirt. The temperature control for the room was broken. The ceiling in the shower was bubbling and peeling due to no fan in the bathroom. The hallway leading to the rooms were dirty and had not been vacuumed in awhile.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathryn-Joan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches and a seriously rundown hotel. Awful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

SOPHORN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room that I got wasn’t as clean as it should be. The floors didn’t looked like it was cleaned and there were trash behind the TV. There was left over drinks in the fridge. The staff is helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Candis

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

Dead lion Inn

This hotel is very run down. A/c broken was not advised at check in. We checked right out. They use this hotel to shelter the homeless and it is in horrendous conditions. Smells, duct tape carpet…you get the idea.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Logan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bruh was like a million degrees the air conditioner did not work
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene M

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When entering the lobby, the hotel looks fairly nice. The elevator was not even cleaned in the last six months. It was absolutely filthy. Should’ve been our first clue on floor three the carpet had not been vacuumed. Dirt everywhere entered our hotel room so many problems it would take many words to address it. Black bugs coming out of the bathroom faucet The tub drain backed up, left more dirt in the tub after the shower then before, coffee stain dripping down the wall, boxspring totally falling apart pieces hanging on the floor of the boxspring, room had not been vacuumed, found a bug on top of the bed. Little black look like a flea I could go on and on this place was disgusting. We asked to talk to a manager and was told they’re off for the weekend. They won’t be back till Monday, did not offer us a different room. We went ahead and checked out. When we checked in the couple ahead of us were on their third room if it hadn’t already been paid for through Expedia, we would’ve turned around and left. At that point. I still have not received a refund or my damaged deposit back. Expedia needs to remove this hotel from their app. I would not recommend this to my worst enemy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

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

2/10 Terrible

Susanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Disappointing with Major Cleanliness Issues

I recently booked at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner from August 22-25, and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. Upon arrival, we were given our first room, only to discover bugs in the bathroom, on the bed, and on the floor. It was alarming to see multiple bugs flying out of the curtains. We promptly informed the front desk, and while the staff was accommodating in offering us a new room, our next experience was equally disappointing. The second room had an unbearable smell of urine and rotting food, and half of the lights didn’t work. The overall cleanliness was unacceptable, which led us to decide not to stay at the hotel any longer. When we sought a refund, we were informed about a 24-hour cancellation policy that allowed for a refund of only two nights, despite the issues we faced. Customer service promised a follow-up from management, but we never received a call. I would not recommend this hotel based on my experience. Cleanliness and comfort should be a priority, and unfortunately, this location fell short in both areas. Pictures of this hotel are very misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The carpets in the hallway are decades old and have been duct taped in some areas and are shredded and bunched in others. It made the whole hotel feel grungy. Actual room was in good condition and clean. There was a balcony, but no chair to sit in although the downstairs rooms had chairs on their patios.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelli

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE. DON’T GO THERE. ITS VERY OUT DATED. THE HEATER WAS ON IN THE HALL WAY IN THE SUMMER.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely horrific. Waiting for a refund as I left. The hotel is used as a homeless shelter and I am unsure how Expedia does not disclose that fact. The door to the room I was in had been broken down with no door jams. Pool was green. Couldn't even swim in it. Poop on the sides of the toilet. Bugs on the wall. And most importantly no AIR CONDITIONING in 100° heat. Whatever you do - go somewhere else. I was in a long line of people waiting to get refunded
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel Steven, Tacoma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

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

Red Lion needs more pride

Ooof, this hotel has gone downhill. I used to stay more, before I had a family and would come into town for shows - it was typically clean and maintained, spartan but comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. “Midwest nice” is getting competition from Boise these days. However…the desk chair had no cushion, the plate all but protruding from the bottom. The bathroom was dingy, the mirrored closet would only open halfway and then took force to get over screw heads in the bottom track to close. The curtains had a rod on the floor instead of being attached to the curtain, which tells me as much about the thoroughness of the cleaning as anything to have not found it and at least removed if not fixed it. The pool appeared green from our view instead of blue, paint was flaking inside and out, and overall the place seems run down and in bad need of renovations and updates. I have seen Red Lion in other cities and don’t see them as run down as this property was, so the chain seems healthy - we will not be staying at this property ever again, however.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Lost its glory

Room was comfortable and relatively clean but the walk down the hall way with duct taped carpet was disappointing. On the elevator I talked to a family that looked like they went swimming. The mother told me the pool was pretty scary and they didn’t swim. The lobby and check your n was good but that hallway was bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025