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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

Property class: 3.5

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A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, red seating, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a window with blinds.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered entrance area, and a parking lot.
A restaurant with booths, tables, and chairs.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is $130
$115 nightly
$130 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • City view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A modern hotel room with a living area featuring a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Two Double Beds

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Boise

With a stay at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, you'll be centrally located in Boise, within a 5-minute drive of Boise State University and Boise Art Glass. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Boise River and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Jack's Urban Meeting Place.

What's nearby

  • Boise River - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boise Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boise State University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 13 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Westside Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fanci Freez - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Boise hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 182 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at Coffee Garden or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Coffee Garden - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Characters - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Characters
  • Coffee Garden

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 28:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250.00

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay) plus USD 250.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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 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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 28 to September 05
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 2613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 2613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 451 out of 2613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 477 out of 2613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 622 out of 2613 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay has been comforting Breakfast is wonderful, most of all the staff is so welcoming.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kauionalani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very helpful and friendly staff and front desk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience there nice people and staff
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

jerad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind and I loved the rooms as they were spacious and I prefer the vintage look over the basic modern look compared to other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth staying and the price was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything looked good. Staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were really clean and the staff was amazing and attentive. The hotel itself looks outdated and in need of some upgrades but still kept up pretty clean.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anytime I've needed anything I've always had the utmost exceptional help from the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great minus breakfast was not ready at 6an like advertised for 4/5 days I was there
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Savannah and Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gym had plenty of dumbbells, med balls and cardio machines; the view from the balcony was nice; and the location made it easy to get around the Treasure Valley in decent time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms where clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful and polite. Overall I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, nice room, super friendly staff. The hotel definitely needs some love but it was worth the excellent price!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was 7 bux
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Only stayed one night but the staff was great, the room was great, and the price was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Chase

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good and the room was affordable. The ac didnt work and the room wasn't very clean as our dog found old French fries under the bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Aydee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I like how close it’s from downtown. They could to better in the cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another wonderful visit! 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Patio had cigarette butts on it pre us, but other than that great stay and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Romana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great. Staff was helpful. I would recommend this establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John or Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful with a TV problem we had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026