Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

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Red Lion Hotels
8 (2695 reviews)
1800 Fairview Avenue , Boise , us
+1 208-344-7691

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Affordable price
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Outdated facilities
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.08
Multiple reviews noted dirty rooms and poor cleaning standards.
Service
9.05
Staff was consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.59
Great location close to downtown, although some noise issues.
Room Quality
6.54
Rooms were noted as outdated and some were not clean.
Amenities
8.07
Some amenities were available, but issues with cleanliness were noted.
Value for Money
8.53
Affordable prices for the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Positive mentions of breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
8.05
Mixed experience highlighted by friendly staff but cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:00

Property Description

Convenient Amenities

The Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers a range of convenient amenities for its guests. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The presence of a fridge and microwave adds to the comfort and convenience of your stay.

Great Location

Situated at the Boise Downtowner, this hotel provides easy access to key attractions. The Boise Convention Center is just a short distance away, while Boise State University and Bogus Basin Ski Resort are also within reach. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, the hotel's location ensures you're never far from where you need to be.

Fitness and Relaxation

Stay active during your stay by making use of the well-equipped gym or take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool. After a day of exploring the city, unwind at the Coffee Garden on-site. The perfect way to relax and recharge before your next adventure.

Book your stay at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner now to experience comfort, convenience, and relaxation all in one place.

Important information:

The additional $20.01 is the nonrefundable pet fee.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BOI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Adults stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2695 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 6.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
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flores • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Nothing was dirty and ac didn't work

Cons:

Everything except the staff feel bad for them working in such a horrible atmosphere of dirty Ness.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Krystal • couple • us
5
Affordable, comfortable, aged
Pros:

It had a good location and an impressive lobby. The check in process was easy and the front desk agent pleasant. The room was clean, the balcony and view were nice, and the pillows very comfortable.

Cons:

Not a lot of information was provided, such as hours of the pool. A welcome book or something in the room would have been nice. The room was clean, but the hallways were filthy and the property poorly maintained. I travel with a low budget, so am used to this type of hotel environment but I was surprised to see it with a Red Lion nametag.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Shelby • couple • ca
1
To top it off the door didn’t even work
Pros:

Staff were nice

Cons:

Sticky floors
Hair in bed
Shower tap produced reddish brown water when first turned on
Door to get in was broken
Pee in corner of stair well
Breakfast was horrible

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Wallin • solo_traveller • us
3
Wouldn't recommend
Pros:

It was quiet...but it WAS a Wednesday night.

Cons:

For starters, when we got to the hotel, there were 6 other guests, besides us, waiting to check in, for about 15 minutes. I had reserved a king balcony room, but there wasn't one available, so ended up with a standard king. I realize the hotel is older, but was surprised at how in need of repair most things were. The carpet in the halls was taped together, the wallpaper in the bathroom was either peeling or missing in spots, the light switch plate in the bathroom was broken, the shower walls weren't the cleanest, and there was some kind of suspect switch on the wall that seemed to go to nothing. It was starting to get dark when we went down to the pool, so I can't say for sure the condition, but it looked a bit murky and didn't get in. Again, I realize its older, but for $150 for the night, I hoped for something a little better. A little regular maintenance could probably fix most of these things.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tyler • couple • us
4
Terrible.
Pros:

that it was a place to stay

Cons:

It was dirty, run down, in a bad neighborhood, sketchy, smelled like cigarettes and weed smoke, and it over all was not a pleasant stay, in fact when i got there i started looking for new places to stay

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • us
5
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
4
Disappointed
Cons:

The hotel is in a good location but the building is old and a bit rundown. The air conditioning didn't work well, so the front desk gave us a fan. The shower drain was clogged so even showering was unpleasant. The hotel is understaffed but they do the best they can to be helpful.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • couple • us
1
Bad
Pros:

It was right off freeway

Cons:

The room was dirty the fridge freezer would not shut because the ice had accumulated so much the front desk came down and chunked off some of the ice the halls were filthy and ceilings were a mess floors were sticky hair dryer was sticky just gross lady outside calling people filthy names

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • us
5
Hotel has seen it’s better days, good shower, bed.
Pros:

Comfortable bed, good shower

Cons:

Dirty room, rough shape , trash outside

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Destom • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

This was the worst stay ever the weather was extremely hot and no AC working in the room

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Curtis • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Bobbi • couple • us
2
It was hot as hell
Pros:

The air conditioner was broke I n my room . It was 101 outside. All they gave me was a box fan the 2 nd night . It was very miserable

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
5
Handy for walking into centre
Pros:

It was central for downtown into centre

Cons:

Breakfast was late 2-3 days due to chef not turning up on time when breakfast was supposed to be open.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Lataysha • couple • us
1
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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August • couple • us
3
I wont stay there again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No ability to wash laundry. Restaurant hours were not at all what i needed.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Monica • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty, very hot (no air conditioning)

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Don • solo_traveller • us
5
Cons:

Late check in

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Rubicela • couple • us
1
Decepcionante
Pros:

Buena ubicación

Cons:

El lobby solamente una computadora funcionaba para atender al personal muy lento, las habitaciones, pasillos, elevador, muy sucio, muy deteriorado muy dañado.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee