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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
Golf
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
$154
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

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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

Room options

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

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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 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

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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

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

What am I paying for?

Sinks that don’t drain. Peeling headboards, towels that are frayed. What am I paying for?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and in great shape, and in an awesome location. The staff was very friendly. We’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great. The service was great a little rundown the area around it is OK in a residential area and a little businesses walls are thin. The pool is small. That would be a great location if you had business to do in Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was great and the pillows. Breakfast area is huge with lots of good choices. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location-easy access to BSU & downtown- good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dane, Woodinville

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has great and helpful staff with lots of fun amenities. Breakfast was lovely and the pool was a fun perk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hirut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best of best for us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, comfort beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cammy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerod

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool area was fantastic. Our room on the other hand was not. The bath drain was so plugged up we each ended up showering with dirty water building up over our ankles. The front desk check out was not as pleasant as the check in. A simple good morning and how was your stay goes a long way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second time staying in this hotel and we’ve had great experiences both times. The hotel is comfortable and quiet, although you can hear some road noise depending on which way your room is facing. The location is great and close to everything we needed. The greenbelt trail is right across the street which is great if you want to go for a morning or evening walk. My only complaint is there isn’t a fan in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Hot polyester sheets

Great hotel, comfy bed, best breakfast ever! Frittata, gluten free available, large seating area! But - Polyester sheets are too hot…….please go back to 100% cotton!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa, Midway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. The top floor corner room was quiet. Nice to have big windows on two sides.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean, convenient, and walkable to good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025