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The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
$169
$149 nightly
$169 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26

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

Room options

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

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

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Suite (Sycamore) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Sycamore)

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

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

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

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Suite (The Willow) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (The Willow)

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

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About the neighborhood

Boise

With a stay at The SPARROW, you'll be centrally located in Boise, within a 5-minute drive of Boise State University and Jack's Urban Meeting Place. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Boise Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Egyptian Theatre.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬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.
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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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: 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. 880 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kemp

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it there. I don’t think they offer anything for my status. I thought maybe at Least free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are fun, clean, comfortable beds and staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location to great restaurants and bars. I’ve there several times and love it. On site parking is great and very low cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Already did a big review over on Google
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the personal conversation at check in and a text to follow. So kind and friendly. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location where you can walk to restaurants. Very clean and well organized rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Seger

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Korina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was very easy and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Amenities
Staff was amazing. Great room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tae

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Very clean and comfortable. Kind staff. Quiet rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern with some nice personal and arty touches. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayden, Boise

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, clean, and incredible for our family. Really enjoyed the place and will always be the top consideration when staying in downtown Boise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry, Renton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got there and tried to park, but a.) there's a 6 foot limit for cars which is super short and b.) they didn't have any spots left anyway so had to find street parking and walk with all our luggage. The staff were fine, the rooms themselves were clean and nice, the hallways though were so scented I was choking and my nose was going crazy, too much perfume of fir smell.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff, Hailey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

juli, Bend

you state that the total includes all taxes and fees, we were charged extra for our pet and to park park, we booked a king-pe pet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service is second to none!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was AMAZING for the price and the bed was so comfy. Even the pull out sofa was comfortable! Super quiet area and the robes were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were super friendly, nice and super helpful with recommendations. We also got a free upgrade to a king room, I accidentally booked the queen room. The rooms were clean and comfy and it smelled it good, not like that smell that hotels usually have. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay at The Sparrow. We were able to charge the car we borrowed from our grandson and parking was easy. The room was nice and comfortable, if a little spartan, and perfect for our stay. Great location, easy to get to a lot of Boise from here.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025