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Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Knitting Factory

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Outdoor pool
Sports facility
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower) | View from room
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
475 W Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
  • Popular LocationBoise State University7 min walk
  • Popular LocationExtraMile Arena19 min walk
  • Popular LocationKnitting Factory4 min drive
  • AirportBoise, ID (BOI)10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Corner

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Corner

9.4/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Boise

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel puts you in the centre of Boise, 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Knitting Factory and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Idaho State Capitol Building. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a free airport shuttle. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and Hot tub as well as access to bike hire. 960 square feet (89 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Southeast Boise hotel include Boise State University and Roaring Springs Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 7 min walk
  • Boise River & Greenbelt - 7 min walk
  • ExtraMile Arena - 19 min walk
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 4 min drive
  • Knitting Factory - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 8 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 19 min walk
  • Broadway on the Rocks - 7 min walk
  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 10 min walk
  • Flying Pie Pizzaria-Broadway - 9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Knitting Factory
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Event space at this hotel measures 960 square feet (89 square metres) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. An arcade/games room, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Boise hotel.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 960 sq ft of conference space
  • 89 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 960 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Utility fee: USD 9.95 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Service fee: 9.5 per cent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Boise Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Boise Downtown Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel?

As of 31 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel on 2 June 2024 start from AU$187.42, 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.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel has an uncovered self car park, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel is Sandy Point Beach (12.8 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What makes Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel.

Is Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors give high marks to the free buffet breakfast here! Served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Haley

8/10 Good

Bradley E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem in our room. The TV/Remote didn't work and the heat/ac unit didn't work. However the staff were excellent and provided us with a new room near the original room and everything worked there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

bradbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect for us
We stayed just 1 night, It is in a great location! We were here for a concert on the BSU campus, it was literally within walking distance to EVERYTHING! It is a little out dated, but for the price We have no complaints! The front desk employees were So nice! We will def stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaeko

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024