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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Boise State University

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)
BBQ/picnic Area
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite (Sycamore)

Suite (Sycamore)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (The Willow)

Suite (The Willow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Boise

The SPARROW places you in the centre of Boise, steps from Woodland Empire Ale Craft and within a short 5-minute stroll of Jack's Urban Meeting Place. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The coffee shop, Form and Function, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Downtown Boise hotel, you'll find Boise State University.

What's nearby

  • Idaho Central Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel with a restaurant, near Boise State University
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 a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

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 on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Crisp
  • Form and Function

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2024
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 USD70 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The SPARROW?

The SPARROW offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The SPARROW?

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on 2 Feb 2026 start from AU$183.95, 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 The SPARROW?

Yep, The SPARROW has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 15 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to The SPARROW?

The closest beach to The SPARROW is Sandy Point Beach (15.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The SPARROW?

No, The SPARROW does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The SPARROW?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The SPARROW's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at The SPARROW?

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

Are pets allowed at The SPARROW?

Dogs are welcome at The SPARROW, with food and water bowls on offer.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 807 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1019 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and nice clean room. Staff super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Business traveller
Very clea. Friendly staff. Very convenient to downtown and convention center.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great an the room was nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jarrod, Lewiston

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit of a pain, but having to ask for a microwave, rather than having one already in the room, was really irritating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great! Jodi was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The customer service is great and very accommodating they should be proud of them and their service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jae

Disliked: Staff & service
The staff required $100.00 deposit, which has not been refunded to me after a week.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, hip atmosphere, friendly staff, would definitely stay again! Love Form & Function coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

lausanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The actual property was really nice and clean but unfortunately we won’t be coming back. The club next door was so loud that not only could we hear it, we could feel it. The vibrations from the base shook our room and made it very hard to get any rest. There were people outside throughout the night and very early deliveries. We could hear everything. Was not restful at all and I had to drive 10+ hours the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Knitting Factory for our concert.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Very convenient with pets.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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

2/10 Terrible

chris

I called the front desk and was advised they "were aware of a room in the general area" of this room that "had power issues" but "somebody was supposed to be looking into it" and obviously "fell short." If somebody had come to fix the refrigerator as we were advised they would at 6 am this morning, they would have seen the room had NO OUTLETS that worked, a pool of water in the refrigerator and found that the light that's plugged into the wall doesn't even work! Troubleshooting 101 The offer to move rooms at 11:15pm was a complete inconvenience that was out of the question! My 80-year-old mother was already asleep after a long day of being at the hospital since 6:30 am. I expect NOTHING LESS than a full refund on this! I need a phone call.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the decor. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galileo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and the room is tidy with new linens, towels, and pillows. The room is spacious enough. Parking is easy and the area is in the quiet side of downtown with lots of dining options, bars, and shops. Front desk is very informative and helpful. I will stay at this hotel again whenever in Boise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything, modern style, loved the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, and very walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025