Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5-star hotel in West Downtown
Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this hotel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • 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 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 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 microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Pillowtop mattress

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 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 10.0 per night

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

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 2515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 513 out of 2515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 430 out of 2515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 444 out of 2515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 444 out of 2515 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

Cole

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

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It appears that some people live there and very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

4/10 Poor

Cheyanna

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They need to update there lock system it would not always work & we had to go to the desk twice to get into our rooms & they said it happens alot. The bathroom needs updated as well
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay. Loud children in the hall at midnight but not the fault of the hotel and I went right back to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghann

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dustie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and clean, love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was descent especially for the price. The property is dated and I had to get my key card redone everyday. Room was farely clean but you can tell the houskeepers did not sweep.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy

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

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressed
Room was dirty, Tv was broken did not work Items from previous guest were left in drawers. The arm chair looked like hazardous waste. Water damage to the ceiling. The room wasn’t very sound proof. We could here noise from the hall and the room next to ours. The front desk staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
For the price I can’t complain but the room definitely felt quite dated. Also the room was hot, no heat was running and it was 26 degrees outside so that was puzzling. Had to leave the window open over night because the AC couldn’t be turned on. Staff was nice so no issues there. If your decently active walking downtown is a breeze. Lots of food and things to do

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
The person working the front desk, Benjamin, was extremely rude with an extremely bad attitude. As a tour bus operator for bands on tour, I have been staying at the Red Lion Downtowner in Boise for many years due to it having ample parking for a 65-foot long tour bus and being conveniently located. I will never stay there again and have alerted all my colleagues in the industry about what happened when myself and the band members arrived at the hotel. When the band's manager called to find out why we could not check in, Benjamin told her "Go f#ck yourself and don't ever book a room here again", and then hung up on her.

8/10 Good

Joshua

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
As the manager of well-known touring bands, I have routed bands to the Red Lion Downtowner for many years due to being able to park the tour bus onsite, the convenient location, and the bus operator being able to check in early since he drives all night - usually 400 to 500 miles. Upon arrival, the desk clerk, Benjamin, was extremely rude to our bus operator - he refused to let him check in two hours early despite my calling the hotel a week ago to confirm he could check in early. There were ample rooms available, Benjamin wanted to charge him/us $25 per hour (for both rooms that were reserved). When the bus operator alerted me to the situation, I called the hotel and spoke to Benjamin briefly as he hung up on me. I called again - , he answered and I asked why he hung up on me; he did it again. A third call resulted in the same; being hung up on. The band and the bus operator decided to get something to eat in hopes that by the time they returned, they could check in; which, they did. I then called the hotel again planning to thank Benjamin for letting them check-in but once he knew it was me, told me to "Go f#ck myself and to never book a room there again. He then hung up on me (4th time). Benjamin's behavior toward my bus operator, band members & myself was not only rude; it was mean and uncalled for. The music community is big; we have already reached out to fellow band managers & agents to advise them to steer clear of the Red Lion Downtowner in Boise, ID.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
From the “Dusty Lion” with love.
Pros: Comfortable bed with clean sheets. Clean towels. Hot shower with river like flow. Good breakfast when they had breakfast two of the four days we stayed. Felt safe. Friendly staff. Cons: Dusty room with pet hair on the furniture, on the floor, on the curtains, and balcony was completely covered with dog hair. Not the most tidy atmosphere inside and outside the hotel. Room service did not service room during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024