The SPARROW

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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
The current price is SAR 436
SAR 492 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Room options

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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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Pillowtop 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
Pillowtop 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
Pillowtop 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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Pillowtop 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702

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 rejuvenated in 2024 and located near Boise State University
A firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at The SPARROW. The on-site restaurant, Form and Function, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a bicycle repair station
  • Coworking spaces, luggage storage, and a gift shop
  • Concierge services, bicycle tour information, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 67 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Languages

English

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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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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: 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The SPARROW pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The SPARROW?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The SPARROW?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The SPARROW?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The SPARROW located?

Located in Downtown Boise, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Boise State University. Boise Centre and Egyptian Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

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The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 465 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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Amenities
What a hip, fun place to stay, I'm gonna stay everytime we're in Boise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Easy to walk to so many restaurants and breweries. The rooms were so clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little boutique hotel in an excellent location in downtown Boise! The staff was friendly and helpful and my room was cute and clean. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved our stay here for Boise States Moms Weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lube

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay and helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the most clean and safe feeling hotel I’ve found in a while!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Sparrow! Would stay again. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wr had a great stay at Sparrow. The hotel had everything we needed and more. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. The location is perfect if you want to explore Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel with a great staff. I was there for a work trip, and the location was very convenient and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and walkable to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

larinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really clean, accessible and a very walkable area. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay again next visit to Boise!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Sparrow is a gem! Friendly and professional staff, comfortable bed, warm, modern room and wonderful shower wash, shampoo, etc. Location is perfect for downtown access.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kymberly L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay downtown. Walkable to many places.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was super convenient for everything like finding bars, finding dialing walking around the city. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with so much charm and the hospitality was off the charts!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel centrally located. Could use more parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025