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The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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Café
Reception
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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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)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

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

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Suite (Sycamore)

Suite (Sycamore)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Suite (The Willow)

Suite (The Willow)

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

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About the area

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 - 0.4 km
  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 organised 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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. 843 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1063 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Duncan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Very comfortable rooms close to downtown
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mollie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great for spending time downtown. Our only complaint was the barn door on the bathroom was so hard to move we ended up just leaving it open.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room. Simple set up but everything we needed for an excellent night sleep. Nice mattress, outlets on each side of bed. Wonderful bathroom and shower. Loved our time here. Great to be in downtown Boise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above. Very nice stay. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with easy parking and access to all of downtown Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always super friendly. Love the style of The Sparrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable and we will likely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy but nice. The music at night was club tho ping si they moved me which was better. But, still the walls are thin and you can hear everything from The outside. Bring earplugs! The beds were super comfortable and the location great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute spot! Staff was super friendly, hotel was walking distance to everything, water pressure & temperature was great, and the form and function coffee shop attached was delicious. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service. Very close to downtown and all the happening bars and restaurants. Rooms are clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Naline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean rooms and friendly staff, but if you’re a light sleeper, this is not the place for you! The hotel is located right next to a bar or club that is very noisy. At some points my room was shaking at 1am. I had a long drive the next day so this was unfortunate. The walls are also very thin so you will hear everything above you and next to you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie, Twin Falls

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

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and practicality. Great for Downtown visitors on foot, particularly for the Basque district. $15 for overnight parking was reasonable. We will be back and recommend the Sparrow!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Paradise Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025