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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Seasonal outdoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertsons Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rhodes Skate Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Boise River.

What's nearby

  • Knitting Factory - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boise State University - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boise Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 13 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Green Acres Food Truck Park - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pine Coffee Supply - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

Hotel with free parking, near Boise State University
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers 182 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable 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 gift shops/newsstands.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Coffee Garden, for lunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. 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 6 AM and 10 AM.
Coffee Garden - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 6 AM to 10 AM on weekends; USD 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Garden

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

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
Smoking rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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

Property is also known as

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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 2620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 469 out of 2620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 434 out of 2620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 483 out of 2620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 548 out of 2620 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Trouble with the air conditioner. Changed rooms 3 times to get one that worked somewhat. Thankfully it had a balcony and I could open the window at 3 am to let in some cool air. It was close to downtown but was hard to enjoy given the conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleksandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Inigo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

The place is old and furniture/carpet are beaten up. But most importantly, VERY DIRTY!!! As soon as I arrived, I had to eliminate using toilet paper balls of hair and dust from the bedroom and the bathroom. The mosquito screen was broken and the air-conditioning … it was running, but not sure it was actually cooling at all. The only thing going for it, location and extensive parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

rebecca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor ofour room was filthy, you could literally see the grim on it. It turned our feet black instantly. My husband got in the shower to wash the dirty film off his feet and proceeded to slip because of the yuck from the floor on his feet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noble

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I really felt bad for the dedicated employees trying to manage a bad situation. I understand that it may be difficult to find adequate staff, but the condition of my room was beyond unacceptable. If I could give one recommendation it would be to sell the building to a non-profit, then convert the rooms to SROs(Single Resident Occupancy) for low-income residents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Total Disaster

The trip was terrible. A total disaster. ........ I was shocked to find out when I checked in, that I would be financially responsible for MY ENTIRE WEEK'S STAY up front. I specifically booked this hotel with the understanding that I would pay upon check out, as I always do during my other stays across America, and the world. ......... I had planned to use my current funds to pay for my trip's day-to-day expenses, such as food, entertainment and sight-seeing, while paying for the hotel stay using my direct deposit paycheck which was set to go thru later in the week, the day before check out. .......... After trying to get an accommodation, unsuccessfully, and the managers Caitlyn and/or Vanessa refusing to talk to me, I fled the hotel the next day, and had to abort my trip, after having driven 635 miles, one-way, from California. ....... On top of that, the toilet seat was cracked almost in half, in my room, the chair next to my bed was urine-stained, and the elevator sounded like it was going to explode. ...... It was a bad scene for everyone involved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

The air conditioning went out in the room at 2am .. very inconvenient and to move me was not going to happen. Since booked threw expedia could not refund me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Loyal Marie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay here!!

Air conditioning did not work in the room and was replaced with box fans, poop was still in the toilet, linens did not look clean, breakfast was a joke there was literally nothing to eat a hour before they were scheduled to shut down, sketchy part of town!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Will

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible Stay

I recently had the misfortune of staying at the Red Lion in Pocatello and subsequently at the one in Boise. While the Pocatello hotel left much to be desired due to its age, the Boise hotel proved to be an even more disappointing experience. In fact, I have stayed in certain motels in Los Angeles that, despite being located in rougher neighborhoods, offered better accommodations. Upon entering our room, we were greeted by darkness and dinginess. When we turned on the light, only a strip of it lit up at the opposite side of the room. The room's temperature felt sweltering and humid, yet the thermostat was set to 60 degrees with the switch already turned on. I requested a fan to help cool my wife down and later asked for a second one for myself due to the unbearable heat. The floor was visibly dirty, and the beds appeared worn out. The limited number of outlets made it challenging to plug in essential devices like a bipap machine and charge our phones. We had to unplug the lamps sitting on old nightstands to use our devices. At this point, we had not yet used the shower and were apprehensive about what to expect. Seeking respite, we decided to visit the pool area, only to find it in a deplorable state. The patio outside our sliding door was littered with trash, including plastic bottles with cigarette butts, and the floor seemed not to have been swept in a while. The towel cubby was empty, and the pool water had a green hue, discouraging us from swimming.
Showed up Sunday, left Tuesday and it still looked nasty
Borrowed 2 nasty fans to keep cool in a 60 degree
Thermostat shows 60 degrees, but it felt 85 degrees
Mosquito killed in the shower wall, who knows how long it's been there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carina

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

Horrible! Read the reviews!

This hotel has been being used as a homeless shelter since 2020. There is no transparency on this matter whatsoever. They advertise these beautiful, clean rooms but everything is filthy and damaged or broken and the air conditioning barely works. This is false advertising and I feel cheated. They should not be allowed to advertise as a regular hotel. I was expecting the same great conditions I had experienced before at Red Lion hotels but this was a such a letdown, maybe more of a shocker. AND, even in this condition, they're still charging $160-$190/night! I will never stay here again.
Chair in room
Chair next to elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elesa

Liked: Staff & service
The room was way better than the lobby and hallways led us to believe, but it was still a million degrees in there. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel with good bones but it has not been updated im terms of infrastucture....only 50 % air conditioned. The front desk was handing out box fans. The pool isa nice size but is in need of a good cleaning. Again, there is very little staff for the size if the proerty abd housekeeping service is hit ior miss.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodi

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was supposed to be at 3. We weren't able to check in until 3:30 due to the staff were still "cleaning". The lobby was dirty, hot, and smelled. Once we finally got in to our room, it was also hot, very unclean and smelled. We went back downstairs and canceled the reservation. I would strongly detour anyone from staying in that disgusting place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Times in Boise

I can't begin to describe the FUN! From playing Guess That Stain to hunting for a working ice machine to getting so excited when the elevator actually comes! And my wife and I were really impressed by how much fun the group in the room next to us could have until 5 am. But seriously, we paid over $200 for an experience you would expect in a motel that charges $50 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wry comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great over night stay! King bed was comfortable, the room was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Updates being made but still great service

This large hotel is in the midst of some over due updating and expansion. The staff were excellent, the beds and pillows extremely comfortable, room was clean and the meals good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Edale

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

STEVE D

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and the bathroom smelled like urine. There was hair all over the bathroom sink like somebody shaved right before we got there. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ciera

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is run down and disgusting. I booked two rooms, checked in, walked into my room, turned around and we checked out and went to another hotel. The hallway carpet was taped together with duct tape the entire length of the hall, the room smelled like a dive bar, and the doors look like they had all been broken into or attempted to be forced open. I asked for a refund but since I booked through Expedia the front desk lady told me I’d have to talk to her manager the next day. I sent a message through Expedia and called and left a message with the manager. I’ve never received response to either message. 0/10 experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025