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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Boise

With a stay at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, you'll be centrally located in Boise, within a 5-minute drive of Boise State University and Boise Art Glass. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Boise River and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Woodland Empire Ale Craft.

What's nearby

  • Knitting Factory - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boise State University - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boise Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

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

Hotel with free parking, near Boise State University
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.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 182 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Coffee Garden, for lunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Coffee Garden - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 6 AM to 10 AM on weekends; USD 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Garden

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 28 to September 05
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 2529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 501 out of 2529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 433 out of 2529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 451 out of 2529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 460 out of 2529 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

isaiah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying here, the building is old and needs updated soon. The heater only works when its all the way turned up. Other than that there's not much that takes away from staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff helped a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Even though there is a no smoking policy, the hallway strongly smelled of marijuana. The rooms are nice sized and the beds are comfy. Good location. Walkable distance to many places.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diego, Burley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front staff was very polite and courteous. The room I got 339 stunk of pee. Like if someone mopped the floor with pee. I got the manager of the shift to come up and confirm. Since I arrived late to check in. There was no housekeeping. The next morning I let that manager know I was out of the room and if housekeeping can figure out what the smell is and clean the room. When I got back that afternoon, nothing was cleaned. And room still smelt of urine. I did however get a deodorizer to spray the room which only masked the smell and it came back. I stayed two nights. And not once was housekeeping in to clean. Checking out I did notify the staff member and they gave me a small discount.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Could definitely use some upgrades. I had a suite, but some of the chairs were so grungy I wouldn't dare sit in them. And the elevator broke down so I was walking to the 7th floor. 😒
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

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

Refund!

There was no heat in the room. The heater did not work. Its 20 degrees outside. It was not feasible to stay. We left and i was told your company must refund my money. It cant be legal to charge for a room that doesn't have heat. Room reeked of cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cecelia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in room 341 it was dirty walk in and there was fake nails in the dresser there was dirty stained seat , the wall by the bed has like a drink spilled on the walls and floor, it looks like its been there for awhile. Hallway was very dirty garbahe everywhere look like it havent been vacuum in awhile . The smell of the room was a nasty smell. But the manager n staff were ver nice and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you don't care for cigarette smell, no ice machine, slightly dirty room, and cheap rooms. This hotel is for you. Service was okay, receptionist was nice. Close to downtown Boise and sushi place, which was a plus for us. To be frank, it did justice for us. Especially for just one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If this Red Lion were independently owned and operated, I would cut them some slack as trying to maintain a business in an industry of thin margins. However, the once iconic Red Lion brand has found a new low. I would give it one star, but those are usually reserved for fanatics who cannot be believed. Just stay away. That's my best advice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not trust this hotel or the lady that works at the front desk Sarah..all badddd 😡💢
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were several homeless/transient/houseless people obviously placed there; not all, but most were very impolite, rude, and several (at least 6 times over 3 days) asked me for money or food I could spare. The people in the room next to me smoked cigarettes on the balcony and the smoke wafted into my room when I had the sliding door open for fresh air…my laptop and business papers were stolen from in front of my door when I stepped onto elevator for only a brief moment; the room was somewhat clean, there was dust/dirt on floor, table and counter, the bathroom floor was dirty, the tub had yummy film on sides, the shower door had soap scum and the vanity mirrors were smeared. The bed was comfortable. The sofa and chairs were very outdated, dirty, and stained. Lighting was poor. Great view of the mountains and downtown city. Staff was pleasant, only one person available at front most times I stopped by, could not help locate my stolen property, told me to cal police, police responded, but people in room next door refused to answer door. Many many many visitors and noise with the “housed” people. Food was good. Atmosphere with all the homeless/transient people was very offsetting. I will not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rudy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very good experience for a very affordable price. Nowhere near as pricey as hotels right in the middle of downtown but still only about a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Amazing

The staff there is always more than helpful and I can't say enough about the the state that the staff makes there it's absolutely wonderful especially Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025