The SPARROW

Hotels
9.2 (665 reviews)
1070 West Grove Street , Boise , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 665 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
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Rhonda J • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Rochelle • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was very close to the convention center

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Limona • extended_group • us
10
N/a
Pros:

This is the second time I stayed at this location, and I specifically scheduled my trip thru Boise downtown to make sure I stay there overnight. My experience in both cases was absolutely exceptional. I travel a lot and spent many nights in the hotel, what I really like about this. One is the fact that it's very clean, the staff is a very accommodating, the location is phenomenal, so convenient on all levels!

Cons:

Unfortunately, I was only there for one night.I wish I would have stayed longer.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Hemminger • solo_traveller • ca
10
Book it!
Pros:

The staff was very easy to deal with, and what I loved about the place is that it was very well located. Not to mention it was bright and clean and had a very great modern vibe while at the same time being very cosy. The robes were a special touch.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • couple • us
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • solo_traveller • us
9
Great downtown boutique hotel in Boise, easy walks to great food and a coffee shop in the lobby.
Pros:

Coffee shop in the lobby is a plus. The front desk felt busy AND was responsive to questions. Easy walk to the Y for a workout and then to dinner. On-site parking worked because I was early in and hotel was not fully booked. Downtown Boise has a lot going on so this would be my one caveat.

Cons:

It's a timing "thing" - the highly rated food truck that's right outside was closed.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Dana • solo_traveller • us
10
Great location and pet friendly.
Pros:

Terrific location! Pet friendly room right off the courtyard and close to grassy area. Nice room with great amenities.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • couple • us
7
Liked the hotel and will stay again but as a single person I will need to get a king bed.
Pros:

Location. Cute concept. Love the birds. My room was nice and they had great soap and shampoo.

Cons:

My room was above the Lobby. You climbed an open staircase to a common area that was very hot. My room was just off that. It felt like a dorm. Opening my door and going out was weird when a person was hanging out there. I asked about the room and was told those were the only queen beds. The other area had kings and doubles. I will stay again but not in one of those rooms.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Loved almost everything

Cons:

Did not love the stains on the hallway carpet, or the fact the doors slammed shut so noisily.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Jenny Ocon • couple • us
9
Pros:

central location and easy walks to restaurants and venues downtown

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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McClish • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Quiet and clean rooms right in downtown. Able to charge our electric car overnight.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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JoAnn • couple • us
5
The staff was wonderful but the property was not.
Pros:

The location was excellent and the staff was exceptional.

Cons:

Not easy to get to our room. Had to go up steps to get to the elevator. TV service was unacceptable- if you wanted to watch anything you had to stream it thru your phone app. The room safe wasn’t working and we had to have a manager open the safe to get our stuff out.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Corey • solo_traveller • us
3
Cute hotel for just an overnight stay. The staff made it great.
Pros:

Super cute boutique hotel. Design and art makes it fun and memorable. Great location in downtown. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Clean. Comfortable bed/bedding.

Cons:

The size of the room was fine. However there are no drawers and there is not a closet. There is a small rack on the wall that has slots for 4 hangers only! For staying there for 3 nights/multiple outfits for 2 people, was not fun living out of the suitcase. Our room was off of the alley which is fine (not there for the view) but unfortunately we were there during trash pick up for two nights which woke us up at 4 am and again an hour later! The room comes with ear plugs and assumed it was for the noise from the bar directly next door. Ear plugs not helpful with sounds of dumpsters bashing down. Perhaps the other side of the hotel didn’t experience the noise.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
6
Kind of a mixed bag.
Pros:

From the outside the property appeared outstanding. Once you enter the hallway you are launched quickly back to the 90’s, only to be thrust into a cool room built on the cheap. The woman at the front desk when we checked in was super cool and even gave up her parking spot for us to use.

Cons:

The inside common areas were very dated and stained, the bathroom door in our room was partially ripped off the wall and didn’t work well, and the men working at the front desk on Saturday wouldn’t have lifted a finger if I had dropped dead from a heart attack in front of them.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Steps required before reaching elevator

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • us
10
Awesome
Pros:

Everything, was nice and clean.

Cons:

Their was nothing I didn’t like

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Rettinger • solo_traveller • us
7
Our past 2 stays were above average so it made this stay seem very average.
Pros:

We have stayed here a few times and love it! Love the location and that it’s connected to a coffee shop and the fun upstairs hangout space.

Cons:

We have had really good service in the past but this stay when we checked in, the garbages were not empty and there were things from previous occupants in the fridge. When we notified the staff, they were happy to come and empty things however if I was a cleaning supervisor, I would have encouraged the cleaning staff to not just empty the cans but to go the extra mile and make the bed and replace our mugs that we had used that morning…. It wasn’t dirty, but this time there seem to be less pride in the product of that makes sense.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee