Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Point of interest
Land view from property
Golf

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
475 W Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
  • Boise State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Albertsons Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • ExtraMile Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Boise

In the heart of Boise, Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Albertsons Stadium and Idaho Central Arena. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from ExtraMile Arena and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Zoo Boise.

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • ExtraMile Arena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Zoo Boise - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Idaho Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 9 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nahm Thai & Burmese Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zero Six Coffee Fix - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Albertsons Stadium
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An 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 159 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Boise? This hotel has 960 square feet (89 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 960 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3.99 percent
  • Resort fee: USD 12.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Children's club/arcade access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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

Holiday Inn Express University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Boise Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Boise Downtown Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was very comfortable, pillows were fluffy, soft, staff was nice,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel was very clean service was great however hotel didn’t state pool was closed. And had a VERY SMALL hot tub located in the fitness room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for stay

I enjoyed the hot tub. I also enjoyed the beds. I really hate soft beds so I was able to get a good night's rest. The breakfast spread was wonderful. My mother and I enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came to Boise State for an orientation. The staff was extremely friendly and offered things to do during our stay. The hotel was very clean and always smelled fresh and clean. Breakfast was amazing. We will stay again on our next trip out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blythe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay. Nice rooms and really good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rough conditions. Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

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

2/10 Terrible

Evelyne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Asked for another night then the next morning they declined me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near BSU campus, yummy breakfast options and clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
‘70’s style chair and ottoman- shiny green and gold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I reserved one room with two queen beds, but my travel mate could not make the trip, so I changed to a single queen room next to the House Service room and Electrical room. The humming from the Electrical room was so loud I could not fall asleep. At 12:30 am I finally went down and changed room to a double queen away from the Electrical room (each floor had its own Electrical room). The new room was quite and clean. The breakfast was very good. The staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be back loved the pool room was comfortable and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Duvall

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a few nights while visiting Boise and the university area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Washougal

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

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Israel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was up charge 12.95fee and they never mentioned that at checking in other than telling me about the 50 dollar deposit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024