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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Warm up by the firepit or explore Downtown Boise's lively scene just steps away. Fuel up for adventure with breakfast at Form and Function.

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Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Room options

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Suite (The Willow)

Suite (The Willow)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 48 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

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (SPARROW King)

Room (SPARROW King)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Sycamore)

Suite (Sycamore)

Highlights

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

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702

What's nearby

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

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 rejuvenated 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 a bike repair station
  • A 24-hour front desk, bike tour information and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a gift shop
Room features
All 67 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as 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

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 on-site 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 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

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: 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 are 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.
Cots (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 USD70 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 any lifts

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 1 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on 18 Mar 2025 start from AU$243.12, including 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?

Checkout 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. 327 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 412 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

John

Pleasant stay and helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lube

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Loved the Sparrow! Would stay again. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Super cute hotel with a great staff. I was there for a work trip, and the location was very convenient and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

It was clean and walkable to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

larinda

Super cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Great place to stay downtown. Walkable to many places.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Wonderful hotel with so much charm and the hospitality was off the charts!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Small hotel centrally located. Could use more parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kymberly L

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorene

Staff was very friendly and helpful rooms were clean and quiet! Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great location, great deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garland

I enjoyed staying at here! Everything was a short walk and the rates per night were very reasonable. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Really enjoyed my stay here. Bring a fun and engaging taste of Boise and Idaho to the decorations and design. The local coffee (Form and Function) that is served is really good! Staff was very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

The Sparrow is a chic property that is conveniently located to the downtown Boise area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Seemingly new, everything in great shape. Great bed, towels, bathroom. Great downtown location. Easy parking. Excellent friendly service, all at the best price I could find for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The hotel is so nicely appointed. Beds are comfortable and i love the pillows. This area is so fun- and trendy. We enjoyed it very much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Excellent location, clean, nice rooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Amenities
Spacious clean room! Friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karli

Loved this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

great location, very clean and unique rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

I've stated here twice and was completely satisfied with the modern flared hotel. Great location to the Downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Jr

Love the vibe and customer service. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Great place for a quick work trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Lee

Super cute clean and smells amazing