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The SPARROW

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
An outdoor patio with seating and a fireplace, surrounded by modern buildings.
A coffee shop interior with tables, chairs, and a coffee machine.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $178
$157 nightly
$178 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knitting Factory
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a TV, and a shower area.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a gray sofa, a wall with a potato plant diagram, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A wall with a map of Brunei Dunes, a bed with white bedding, and a red lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (Sycamore)

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and botanical wall art.

Suite (Sycamore)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite (The Willow)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Suite (The Willow)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Boise

A stay at The SPARROW places you in the heart of Boise, a short 4-minute walk from Boise Centre and within 2 minutes by car from Boise State University. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Boise Towne Square Mall and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from The Village at Meridian.

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zoo Boise - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 12 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

The SPARROW offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and bicycle tour information.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Form and Function, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a water dispenser. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Form and Function - This coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Crisp - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine. Open select days.

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 self 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
  • 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 990 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1255 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mardell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really cute room and the location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. The location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, intimate venue with a wonderful atmosphere. The service was both attentive and genuinely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, very clean, love the coffee shop, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, quick check in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay so much that we re-booked on our way back through Boise. Perfect location, beautiful, clean, and quiet. Lovely, urban lobby and outdoor space as well!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was very nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Front Desk Staff was terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Centrally located downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EZ parking, quirky hotel right in the middle of restaurants, downtown. You can walk to most everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in, cool rooms with a European feel, assigned parking spot was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is perfectly located in downtown Boise! Cozy robes and amazing coffee shop in the lobby! Have stayed 3 times and live walking from this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was great and the front desk help was amazing. We will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and beautiful amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds and pillows alone are to die for! The best sleep I have had in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and service was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is great, including the location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bunk Beds were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and room was spotless! Great location near by lots of good coffee shops and local bars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and professional. The property clean and the bed very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and thoughtful in every way. Beds were extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026