Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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
  • Knitting Factory
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪13 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 spa 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 spa 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 spa 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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 28:
  • Spa 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
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. 667 out of 2450 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 505 out of 2450 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 421 out of 2450 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 430 out of 2450 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 427 out of 2450 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

William

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a muggy, stale smell to it. The floor did not look clean, especially under the bed - tons of dirt. The screen door on the patio barely opened and shut. The outside of the hotel was not taken care of- the trash can outside the door was full the entire time we were there and people were putting trash next to the trash can. We are very unhappy with our experience and will not be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

THOMAS, BOISE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is not well staffed. There were at least eight people lined up to check in, at 3 PM when Management knows a lot of people are going to be checking in. However there was just one person serving customers while numerous office/management people walked by completely oblivious. At one point I needed a glass I asked the bartender for one and he would not give me one. I’m OK
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mekenzie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Gregg

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What happened to you Red Lion?
At check-in I found that the front desk worker had written my credit card number and expiration date down on a piece of paper after I had called it into her for an update. It was still on the counter unattended when I got there to check in. Our room was not great. The bed was terrible and the AC unit made a clanging noise when the fan reached a certain speed. On the first night, we left the room for a dinner and came back to find out key cards did not work. We were on the 3rd floor above THE RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ON THE SECOND FLOOR FULL TIME. I Called the front desk but no answer. I walked down to the front desk and was told, there was some mistake and he made me new keys. The rest of the stay seemed fine but RL used to be a hotel to be proud of staying at. This place was old, carpets had been through hell, hotel room doors looked like they had been soaked in water at one point. All of them were bloated and cracked. Don’t let the pictures fool you, this place has zero luxury left in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ciera

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

zachary

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at the Red Lion was not a great experience. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly, but it was poorly managed. I asked for a different room after the first night, and as soon as I mentioned the room number, the girl at the front desk looked at me with a sympathetic expression. It was clear that they all knew it was a bad spot. My room, located on the top floor, was directly above the elevator, and the back of my TV shared a wall with the elevator shaft. Throughout the night and day, every time the elevator moved, it was extremely loud and made it impossible to sleep.The front desk clerk said they would get me a new room, and I asked them to call me and let me know when it was ready. However, no one ever called. When I returned that afternoon, the manager told me that they couldn’t move me and simply apologized. I had been to the mini-mart earlier, and when he noticed my beer, he said, “Maybe that will help you sleep.” I work in customer service myself and was shocked by his response, so I just left. He never offered a discount or any other form of compensation.Additionally, I was told that the restaurant and bar would be open, but they were closed the entire time I was there. I watched over 15 people try to go in after the football game, only to be turned away because the doors were locked. This was very disappointing and inconvenient for the guests.The rooms were okay, and the staff was generally nice, but I would not stay there again if I can help it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a terrible experience. They were always too busy to assist, and nobody answered the phone when I called from my room. The toilet didn't work. The thermostat was hanging out of the wall and stuck on 85 so I had to leave the slide door open. There was hair stuck to the shower wall in several places and I tripped on a hole out front that was dug by a dog or something and poorly lit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities are dated but price was at least lower than downtown. Room was clean when we arrived but not cleaned while we were there. AC was weak. Staff I talked to were nice but not many of them around. Area is a bit sketchy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AiJing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Long hairs in bathroom
The rooms heating and air conditioning was not working so the room was stuffy and hot. We opened the window to let air in but the traffic was so loud we couldn’t sleep. There were a lot of long brown hairs in the bathroom and the bathroom sink was clogged. The hotel had a lot of homeless people coming in and out as well. At times it felt unsafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the staff members was the rudest person I have ever met. However, the rest were pretty great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like smoke. Several parties going on and nothing was done about the noise late at night. Everything was out of date. The room was dirty. We walked in the room and immediately walked out. There is no way I would recommend anyone staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bobbi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel smelled of animals, air conditioning didn't work. Broken windows when entering building
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Welcome to the Regal Beagle
If you’d like to travel back in time this is your place…. The Regal Beagle Way overpriced! The staff were the bright light of this dingy 70s hotel. You are paying for location and that’s it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024