The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Boise State University

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Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

Explore the area

Map
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (The Willow)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (SPARROW King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite (Sycamore)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Boise

The SPARROW puts you in the heart of Boise, within steps of Woodland Empire Ale Craft and Boise Art Glass. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The coffee shop, Form and Function, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Downtown Boise hotel, you'll find Boise State University.

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knitting Factory - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boise State University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 12 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Boise State University
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. The SPARROW also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and concierge services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The SPARROW was completed in February 2024.

This Boise hotel is smoke free.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2024
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The SPARROW offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

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 on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: anytime
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: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 USD70 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The SPARROW?

The SPARROW offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The SPARROW?

As of 10 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on 20 Apr 2025 start from AU$229.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The SPARROW?

Yep, The SPARROW has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 15 per night. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to The SPARROW?

The closest beach to The SPARROW is Sandy Point Beach (15.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The SPARROW?

No, The SPARROW does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The SPARROW?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The SPARROW's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at The SPARROW?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The SPARROW?

Dogs are welcome at The SPARROW, with food and water bowls on offer.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 496 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

jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jodi was amazing at check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let me start by saying I would for sure stay here again. Location was convenient, room was very clean, bed was very comfortable. My one take away from this place was that the netflix and apps would not work on the TV and the parking was EXTREMELY tight. The average driver would not even try to dit in some of those spots. Otherwise, great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cool place
Great little hotel near everything cool in downtown Boise. Staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute hotel! Do your own local research.
The hotel has a lot of character and detail in design. It was disappointing to not have food and drink available onsite and the front desk staff couldn't offer local recommendations for food when asked.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful rooms were clean and quiet! Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean, nice rooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiene un estilo de la época hippie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As shown above, there is some construction across the street if you are bothered by something like that. However, it was quite and I had no trouble sleeping. The staff is always friendly and informed. Clean, well lighted, location is convenient to tons of stuff (stores, highway on ramp).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay & Pet Friendly
Really enjoyed our stay at The Sparrow. The room was comfortable and the staff was so kind. We appreciated them being so welcoming to us and our dog. Very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed staying at here! Everything was a short walk and the rates per night were very reasonable. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and great location for reasonable price.
Stayed there for two nights. Staff was helpful and check was easy. The lights in the room are goofy at first but easy to figure out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Karli

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024