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The SPARROW

Property class: 2
Hotel near Boise State University in Boise

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A modern building with a rooftop patio, outdoor seating, and a visible street sign for Grove St.
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An outdoor patio with seating and a fireplace, surrounded by modern buildings.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a robe hanging on the wall.
A reception desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with a view of the street.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knitting Factory
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of buildings.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a robe hanging on the wall.

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a TV, and a shower area.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a gray sofa, a wall with a potato plant diagram, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a wall-mounted bicycle illustration, a coat rack, and a wooden desk.

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A wall with a map of Brunei Dunes, a bed with white bedding, and a red lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Sycamore)

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and botanical wall art.

Suite (Sycamore)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a wall with a circular diagram, a lamp, and an air conditioner.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (The Willow)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Suite (The Willow)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Boise

Downtown Boise stay.At this Downtown Boise hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Boise Centre. Egyptian Theatre and Freak Alley Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 12 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Broadcast Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel near Boise State University in Boise
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. The SPARROW also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and concierge services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The SPARROW was completed in February 2024.

This Boise hotel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2024
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The SPARROW offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per night (500 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The SPARROW to the airport?

The SPARROW is 9.8 mi (15-min drive) away from the Boise Airport (BOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The SPARROW?

As of Sep 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on Sep 6, 2026 start from $159, including 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 The SPARROW have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The SPARROW.

How close is The SPARROW to the beach?

This hotel is 18.9 mi (29-min drive) from Sandy Point Beach.

Does The SPARROW offer free breakfast?

The SPARROW does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The SPARROW?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The SPARROW?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The SPARROW?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

Does The SPARROW have a pool?

The SPARROW does not have a pool.

Does The SPARROW have a restaurant?

The SPARROW is home to Form and Function, which features light fare and brunch.

Does The SPARROW have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The SPARROW to downtown Boise?

The SPARROW is 0.2 mi away from Boise.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1051 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1335 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a great stay. Nice location friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great shower, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, especially for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful well-located hotel in downtown Boise. Staff were outstanding. Will stay here again if I return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly great location very cool!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm and lively staff and centrally located
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MAXWELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although amenities were minimal, the beds were super comfy and had the best sheets. Room was very clean and the location was perfect for the wedding we were attending down thw street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! It was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay. Super convenient location. Amazing and comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple room for traveling by myself for a conference. Also within walking distance to many things downtown. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown location. Super comfy bed and love the brew coffee packets :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful ! Clean, safe, friendly staff, cute decor, and fun location. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel staff always going out of their way to make sure the guest is satisfied. Perfect location for downtown Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great experience! Friendly and helpful staff, nice location, comfortable and super clean room, and especially nice for our dog, Gus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mardell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really cute room and the location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a business trip. Parking was easy and the room was very clean, simple and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was friendly! It was great proximity to restaurants and bars. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and hotel is very cool and convenient. We look forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Sparrow!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool, trendy place. Downtown within walking distance. We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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