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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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475 W Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
  • Albertsons Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • ExtraMile Arena
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 208 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 208 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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.

Languages

English

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 12.95 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. 700 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay
Better than average breakfast, very nice outdoor heated pool, sufficient exercise room and decent enough hot tub. Great location for us. Good bed with fridge and microwave. Stayed here before and probably would again. Nice front desk man on evening shift!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need a few more dining options that are walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoset

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, made checking In easy!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was within minutes of the hospital where I was to have surgery early in the am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was charged more than what i was told on the original booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean, quiet, convenient and the staff is nice for the most part. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value close to stadium. DirectTV sucks. Damn near all channels did not match the offering or station. Not sure this company is even in business.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean hotel close to downtown and Northside Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a tour of BSU - highly recommend! First, probably the nicest staff I’ve ever experienced at a hotel. Second, breakfast was amazing! Super impressed with all the offerings. Room was clean, beds comfortable, parking easy. Hands down the best value for level of experience received!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and quiet. Full breakfast is offered with a lot of dishes to choose from. Staff is very attentive and the airport shuttle was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Won’t stay here again.
Paper thin walls. Your hear everything in the neighboring rooms. Refrigerator in room didn’t work. Maintenance had to come fix it. Tub didn’t drain until I work on it for 15 minutes. Rooms seemed small for the price. The bed was very comfortable though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy Stay
We’ve stayed several times at this particular hotel, always clean, always a safe feeling, the beds are comfortable, the location to activity, and the price point all seems reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a bunch of stuff in the carpet that hadn't been vacuumed up. Somebody had had a party or something. There were stains of some sort all over the heater/ac unit. Cobwebs everywhere. Up by the smoke alarm amongst other places. Looks like there was snot blown all over the wall. The smell inside the hallway smelled of glue and some other chemical. And I have pictures if anybody wants to contest this. I was having surgery and got this place for my mother and my wife because I had good reviews. Little embarrassing to be honest. So thanks for that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Placentia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024