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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Boise State University

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

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

Suite (The Willow)

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 515 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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 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)

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 270 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)

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Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 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)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillowtop bed
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702

What's nearby

  • Boise Centre - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boise State University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • ExtraMile Arena - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Boise State University
A firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at The SPARROW. The on-site restaurant, Form and Function, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and coworking spaces
  • Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture, bicycle parking, and a water dispenser
Room features
All 67 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Languages

English

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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 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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: anytime
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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The SPARROW pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The SPARROW?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on May 26, 2025 start from $108.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The SPARROW?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The SPARROW?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The SPARROW?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The SPARROW located?

Located in Downtown Boise, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodland Empire Ale Craft and Boise State University. Boise Art Glass and Jack's Urban Meeting Place are also within 5 minutes.

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The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 549 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Xandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jodi was so lovely and the hotel was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, helpful information about restaurants etc. very clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynzee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time! Fire pit was awesome. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Amenities
What a hip, fun place to stay, I'm gonna stay everytime we're in Boise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Easy to walk to so many restaurants and breweries. The rooms were so clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little boutique hotel in an excellent location in downtown Boise! The staff was friendly and helpful and my room was cute and clean. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I loved our stay here for Boise States Moms Weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lube

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were so cute and modern. They were clean and the service was great. Only complaint was the small parking lot but this understandable being in downtown Boise in a small place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

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

10/10 Excellent

CRYSTAL

So great! Pet friendly and great city location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an adorable hotel!!!! Just awesome!! Modern and unique with such NICE, comfortable rooms! Great location! Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was great, unique, Homie, and easy! It was a seamless, check-in and checkout process with quirky, fun rooms, and lots of colors!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great spot downtown. When the hotel across the street is done, it will be a lot quieter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff super helpful and thoughtful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay and helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the downtown restaurants and bars that everyone goes to on weekends and the hockey arena was right there so didn’t have to spend money on uber o food delivery and it was nice and clean with an amazing staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the most clean and safe feeling hotel I’ve found in a while!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025