The SPARROW

Hotels
9.2 (587 reviews)
1070 West Grove Street , Boise , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise issues
Limited amenities
Parking difficulties

Categories

Cleanliness
9.04
Room was clean and had everything we needed, but some reviews mention the need for daily cleaning and issues with noise.
Service
9.99
Staff was described as helpful and welcoming, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
10
Perfect location downtown with convenient access to venues, restaurants, and parks.
Room Quality
9
Rooms were comfortable overall, though some mentioned issues like noise from street and vibrations.
Amenities
8.53
High-quality toiletries were included; however, there were mentions of missing items like daily cleaning service.
Value for Money
8.99
Overall great stay for great value, with some minor criticisms regarding parking and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Coffee shop was not open during stay, and in-room coffee was considered poor.
Overall Experience
9.53
Guests had a very pleasant overall experience, with minor complaints mainly about noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:18

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in a relaxing stay with our on-site fitness centre, shared lounge, and terrace for breathtaking views.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from the city centre and minutes from popular attractions like Boise Centre and ExtraMile Arena.

Diverse Dining Options
Satisfy your palate with a variety of culinary delights at our restaurant, offering local and international cuisines with special dietary options available.

Book your stay at The SPARROW now for an unforgettable experience of comfort and convenience in Boise!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 587 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.04
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.99
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 9.53
H
Hazelton couple us
4
Will not stay there again.
Pros:

Location was great. Staff was nice.

Cons:

The room backed onto an alley so it was very noisy. Fire detector blinked all night, was very bright. Bed was not very comfortable. The room rate was extremely high and they charged extra for parking.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
V
Vickie couple us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was smaller than we expected.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
K
Kristin extended_group us
9
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
K
Kittelson family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Location is great!

Cons:

I can be sensitive to smells…the air freshener used in the hallways was not pleasant. It also just didn’t fit the hotel vibe. Something citrus/lemon fresh, or nothing at all, would be great

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
L
Lucas solo_traveller us
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
A
Amya extended_group us
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
K
Kent solo_traveller us
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
M
Mattingly family_with_children us
9
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
B
Bruce couple us
5
Nice place to stay. But bring your own sheets.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room. Nice furnishings.

Cons:

Cheap, polyester sheets. Could hear TV from a neighbor's room.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
F
FF_Orseth solo_traveller us
10
Best place in Boise
Pros:

Staff was absolutely amazing! I was helped many times by all of the staff. I was greeted coming in late at night after leaving early in the morning. I was given great recommendations about local food areas to check out. If I'm ever back into Boise I would definitely check this place out again.

Cons:

The walls are a little thin. Hearing the cheerleader group of girls was a little loud.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
D
Dacut extended_group us
9
Great except for the noise at night
Cons:

It was loud at night

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
S
Sergio couple us
10
Small town feels in the big city
Pros:

The property was centrally located and had a small town feel in the big city. The staff were super helpful and willing to give pointers on things to do and where to go. They have a cafe right in the main lobby area so you can get your morning caffeine fix and they even do beer and wine. It was February so the patio wasn’t really open but I imagine it’s fun when the weather gets nicer. Overall a nice spot to check out

Cons:

Can’t really think of anything I didn’t enjoy about it. If anything maybe the gym hours, but that really was my fault. They partner with a local gym and I was either too late to try and go or it wasn’t open yet. Let’s be honest, being on a work trip, I didn’t really have the time.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
K
Katherine family_with_children us
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
D
daniel extended_group us
10
Excellent, would stay again, and would recommend to others.
Pros:

Great location, clean, staff was exceptional.

Cons:

Parking was limited

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
K
Kathy solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

location - room was super clean and modern with modern amenities

Cons:

food truck could have been working better

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
C
carlos couple us
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

It was close to everything in Boise

Cons:

There was construction across the street

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo_traveller us
10
A short sentence to sum up your stay.
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller us
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
T
Tamara couple us
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
K
Kent solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee