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Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Golf

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$152
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6

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475 W Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertsons Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, ExtraMile Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

3-star hotel in Southeast Boise
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, a free airport shuttle, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space.
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An 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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG provides a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning and a complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. Event facilities measuring 960 square feet (89 square meters) include conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests during limited hours. This business-friendly hotel also offers an arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Uncovered self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 available
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 at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3.99 percent
  • Resort fee: USD 14.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Children's club/arcade access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
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

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Only complaint was that several channels on cable were not working or were not on the right channel number. We reported it on our first day, but nobody did anything! We missed some of our favorite shows on at night when we were relaxing after dinner.
View from our room was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My CC card was charged for 3 additional separate charges after I checked in and had already paid for our room through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mendee

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and fresh. Breakfast was outstanding. Property was clean and looked nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff at front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Mukilteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the easy access to the Boise River Greenbelt trail for biking and walking. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Hotel is clean and inviting. The room was good, clean and exactly what you would expect. Pool was heated, small but nice. The breakfast was very nice for a Holiday Day INN. Best I have ever had and I've stayed at a lot of places. Oh and the game room with the TVs and Xboxs great for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tia at the front desk was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was fast to get me checked in. Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
There was a big group of teenagers spread amongst the floors, the noise level was out of control and nothing was done about it. At least put the group on one floor to control the noise. Poor scheduling. Minor details make or break it. Absolutely no sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua a, Milwaukie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access, good breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chad, Meridian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alfonso

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was great. Easy access to green belt trails next to the property. Coffee and food shops within walking distance. As well as in room coffee. Fresh coffee in the clean, large breakfast area. Fantastic selection of delicious hot and cold breakfast options. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff throughout the hotel. Tailgate party for Boise state football. 2 deer visited the parking lot last night!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025