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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

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1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Albertsons Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Rhodes Skate Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Boise River.

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
  • Albertsons Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 13 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Handlebar Boise - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pine Coffee Supply - ‬7 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, 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.

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.

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

  • In-room 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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
  • 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

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
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

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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Reviews

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

6.4

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 2641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 482 out of 2641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 447 out of 2641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 482 out of 2641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 538 out of 2641 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jeanine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horrible for the price they charge. Outdated, old and musty smells. Hot tub was dirty, the water was cold and the jets didn't work. No pool towels were available for use. Carpet was buckled in many areas causing a tripping hazard and the carpet was duck taped in the bar area. Several burnt out lights in our room. TV remote would not work unless you were standing in front of the TV. Return air vent had at least 1/4 inch of dust. Had a balcony room, but we couldn't get the screen to slide open. Will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just ok. Smelled a bit like mildew, out dated and the doors took a lot of working to actually work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

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

Don’t believe the pictures.

Hallway carpet is way dirty and taped together with wrinkles all over. Several doors had marks from people trying to break in with a hammer or something. The holes in the doors were covered with tape. Hair on the bed, tv didn’t work, fridge hasn’t been cleaned, dirty soap in the shower, patio door wouldn’t lock. It was just gross. E we won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning in the room did not work. The hallways had a strong smell of cigarette smoke. The staff and maintanance guy did the best they could. This is an old and out dated building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was barely clean, wallpaper was coming off in the halls, pool water was green. Hot tub jets did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures online are a bit misleading. The hotel is very run down. The staff were nice and kind. We were on the second floor and the carpet was duck taped to patch it. A door was busted in and several doors were left open. Trashbags were left outside of doors. The outside door leading an exit only had cardboard to keep it propped open during the day. The room itself was semi clean. Someone scribbled the letter b in the closet several times. The room was quiet and it did not have carpet thank goodness. It is close to downtown, only about 8 blocks from everything so that was a plus. Overall, we would not stay here again, but the location is decent if that’s all you care about.
The busted door. I’d definitely not ask for this room
Carpet with duck tape
Carpet with duck tape
Room next to ours was left open but it didn’t seem like anyone was in there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the bed was pretty comfortable. The property is old and not well kept up. the hallway carpet was literally held together with duct tape. Dingy and frayed at the edges are good descriptors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector, Kingwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, the front desk was very attentive and friendly. The breakfast is really good too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Mililani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked how friendly the staff was here during our stay. I enjoyed how walkable this hotel is to the downtown, to shops and to lots of restaurants. I would satay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is nasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Terrie

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The shower didn’t drain so water pooled. The ac didn’t work well. I slept without blankets and was very warm and sweating through the night. The lobby was 20 degrees cooler than the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ludmyla

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
I checked in at 8:53pm and checked out at 9pm. Walked in to the room and found out that AC is broken. It’s 80 degrees outside. Fridge is also not working nor the TV, microwave. Furniture is old and stained/very trashy. I was offered a fan. What would it do when it’s 80 degrees outside? No managers on the weekend nor maintenance. I was speechless finding that hotel in such conditions for the $$$ I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

McKall

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brendan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and hallways were very filthy and gross. Pool was green and hotub was frothing dirty foam. Seemed unsafe for my children to get into. Bathroom ceiling was chipping off from moisture and the fixtures were rusting out in the tub. The control knob for our room temp was missing and overall felt like a traphouse. Well over priced for lower quality then most motel 6's.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Zach

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in bad need of maintenance. I booked a room, and after suffering through an evening in which the room wouldn't get below 85 degrees, I was shown 3 more rooms, 2 of which had the same issue. The third was about 73 degrees, which was just barely acceptable. However, the AC system is so old it barely blows air so you can't even get a good draft to feel cooler. This was the main issue, but the hotel is also very dirty, everywhere, and the property hasn't been updated probably since it was built. Besides the condition of the property, the front desk staff is very helpful and friendly, as well as the rest of the staff. They are obviously doing the best with what they have. The city of Boise also contracts with this hotel to house the homeless, which is fine, but there is just people hanging around smoking and loitering around the front entry and parking lot at all times of the day and night that you don't get at nicer hotels. Overall it doesn't feel unsafe, just dingy and gross.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed here because it was walking distance to downtown. The key didn't work and I had to exchange keys . The new one still didn't work every time. The bathroom door wouldn't close, it was stuck between the tub and the toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francisca

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms had no a/c, my so s room had the vacuum hose for the thermostat just blowing air,big noise,elevator barely works. Maintenance is at the lowest.level
Fire alarm near elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

chad

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor experience

AC didn't work in any of the rooms they had available. Was supost to be fixed next day but afternoon came around no one showed to fix.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was just ok. The coffee maker had a small cord and we couldn't plug it in anywhere in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean and in disrepair. Breakfast cost and was not very good, poor variety
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great disappointment. The overall feeling was it was not very clean. The elevator was very dirty. The room was very old and in need of paint n new carpets. It was dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sally

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning wasnt working, no breakfast available even though it was advertised. The carpet was dirty and taped together. The room doors were kicked in. It was hortible. Expedia should take off there website.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025