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The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
BBQ/picnic area
Lobby
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
$158
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Suite (Sycamore) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Sycamore)

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

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Suite (The Willow) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (The Willow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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. 733 out of 928 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 928 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 928 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 928 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 928 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

Heidi, Hartford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is maybe the coolest hotel we've stayed at--laid back but professional, very cool design, great room layout, amazing bathroom and toiletries--unusual! And it was right in the walkable downtown area with great restaurants and shops, and near the river walk. Staff was all super-friendly and helpful with recommendations, and we were accommodated with a late check-out so that I could do a Zoom job interview! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Clean, trendy nice place! Loved bunk beds in room. Great for families
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The elevator is dirty as well the halll.. rooms are clean..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dehua

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Lovely hotel

Desk staff was very friendly at check in and we were always greeted when coming & going. Room was clean and cozy. Robes in the room is a very nice touch. Hotel is walking distance to all the downtown places. Coffee bar next to lobby too. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 place, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Besides the room meeting all our needs, the hotel is close to so much to see and visit in Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute! The location is perfect. Close enough to the downtown happenings without being in the middle of it. It's an easy walk to pretty much everything you need. We commented multiple times on how much we loved the look of the room. The colors, the style, and the little touches randomly throughout. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Very friendly and accommodating staff. The room was comfortable with every amenity we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect bed, super clean, loved my experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ooh, did we ever like this hotel. Everything went smoothly and it has a nice modern funky vibe. You can walk to a ton of venues and restaurants as well. Cool staff. Totally solid place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food and coffee options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super cute, beds were very comfortable, and clean and modern. But the best thing about the hotel was the location. Everything was walkable in downtown Boise and it was very convenient to get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyus

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamarin

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

Revisiting Boise

As a graphic designer, I admire all the signage and details of The Sparrow. Super hip and modern. The room was perfect. All the nice amenities of the bright orange mini-fridge & water kettle to make warm beverages. Medina (front desk clerk) went way beyond to assist me. I injured my knee so she helped me load my luggage & bags on a trolley to take up to my room as I parked. The private parking lot was right there. The outdoor area is nice and the coffee shop was surprisingly tasty and convenient. They are building a huge hotel across the street but construction didn’t bug me. I didn’t try out free gym access but will next time. Highly recommend the fun and clean hotel. “Put a bird on it” Portlandia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

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

I was charged $50 for damage to a single washcloth

My dog vomited a little bit on the floor. We used one washcloth to clean it up and got the washcloth quite dirty. However, we left no stains whatsoever on the multi-colored brown carpet. My dog also spilled her water dish in the bathroom so we used our already used bath towels to dry it up, so they were quite wet (from plain water) when we checked out. They charged us a $50 fee. When I called to inquire they said that there was dog urine on the carpet and on several towels. That was patently false. The towels were indeed wet....with water! Yes, we ruined a single washcloth. We had already paid a $35 dog non-refundable pet fee to cover any damage. How much does a single washcloth cost to replace? Seems like that should be covered by the $35 pet fee but then they charged me an extra $50....for damage to ONE washcloth! I left three messages for the manager to call me back to discuss this and they never called me back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The side of the building facing the alley is extremely loud at night with beer bottles being emptied into dumpsters at 2 when bars close and garbage trunks coming by 4 am to empty dumpsters. Air conditioning unit is 2 feet from your head when sleeping. We had many issues with our room but staff did end up refunding us for our stay so I won’t go into details too much but just make sure you check everything for cleanliness before getting situated. Parking is also tough, get there early to pay for a parking spot or you may be out of luck. Location was great, walking distance to all the things downtown and the market on Saturday morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025