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The SPARROW

Property class: 2

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A modern building with a rooftop patio, outdoor seating, and a visible street sign for Grove St.
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a robe hanging on the wall.
A reception desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with a view of the street.
An outdoor patio with seating and a fireplace, surrounded by modern buildings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $188
$167 nightly
$188 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of buildings.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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

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
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a robe hanging on the wall.

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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
(67 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a wall-mounted bicycle illustration, a coat rack, and a wooden 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

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
(20 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

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)

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

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)

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a wall with a circular diagram, a lamp, and an air conditioner.

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

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

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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 Woodland Empire Ale Craft. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Jack's Urban Meeting Place and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Boise Art Glass.

What's nearby

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

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Acero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broadcast Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 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 on-site 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
  • 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
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 1095 out of 1395 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1395 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1395 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1395 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1395 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a sweet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting place, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice staff, clean rooms but very small, coffee shop inside was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is thoughtfully designed, the rooms are clean, and the bedding is so comfy. The shower and lovely coffee in the morning were perfect! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in the Downtown area. Would definitely stay here again on my next trip to Boise
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Thanks for a great stay. Nice location friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice room, great shower, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place, especially for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to walking downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay here EVERY time we come to Boise. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option in downtown Boise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful well-located hotel in downtown Boise. Staff were outstanding. Will stay here again if I return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly great location very cool!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing. Parking situation was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, warm and lively staff and centrally located
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool concept with great design and execution. Rooms were fully modern and well decorated. Nice coffee shop and restaurant on site. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful about the sparrow… The staff was awesome. We loved Veronica. Everything was very clean and it was a perfect location for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026