The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$158
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Albertsons Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (The Willow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite (Sycamore)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel in Downtown Boise
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a picnic area. Change of towels is available on request.
The SPARROW offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. This Boise hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and concierge services. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available. A total renovation of this property was completed in February 2024.

The SPARROW is a smoke-free property.

Form and Function - This coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare.
Crisp - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Crisp
  • Form and Function

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2024
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per night (500 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 821 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitney, Filer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a quick stay as a family. Location is perfect for downtown Boise. Staff was top notch! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking alone was worth it, super walkable. Everything was so easy. Staff checked in regularly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing front desk service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mengjing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New trendy hotel with very cute rooms. Stayed with my daughter and dog on drive back from Portland. Everything is clean and new and trendily decorated. Comfortable bed and good black out shades.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana, Grasonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very accommodating…would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great boutique hotel! Fun decor, cozy robes, good coffee shop, nice outdoor space and such a comfortable mattress. Great for a or couples trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

10/10 Excellent

NANCY Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. Decor and design unique. Very comfortable..would love to stay again,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my the best stays I’ve had! Love the modern look, front desk staff was amazing! Customer service was top notch! Rooms were cozy, beds were comfy with super soft sheets. The whole place smells amazing like a spa. We walked everywhere. Close to the center of everything on 8th street. 10/10 recommend The Sparrow.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Coleman

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel perfect location in downtown, close to shops and dining. Very walkable location, several nice parks close. Basque neighborhood 5 blocks away. One temporary issue, current building construction accross the street. Can be noisy early in the a.m. (6ish)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location in downtown Boise. We were able to walk to dinner, the state capital buildings, and some lovely parks. It was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, room size, and location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaira, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sparrow was perfection! The staff was incredibly sweet (even got me a little gift for my promotion)! The room was spacious & clean! The bed was super comfy, the AC was great & the shower had strong water pressure! I was able to walk to a ton of spots nearby too! Def going to be my go to hotel when I go back to Boise
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Twin Falls

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to walk to dinner and our venue, will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeong-Ho, West Hollywood

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If I didn't have to be rudely awakened due to the noise from the metal garbage bin during the wee hours of the morning accompanied by dumpster truck collecting garbage with loud bangs for over 30 minutes two nights in a row, I would have rated this property 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the sheets so much that I bought them for my house. Comfy mattresses! Great coffee shop too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025