The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)
Reception
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Boise Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Idaho Central Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (The Willow)

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (SPARROW King)

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

Suite (Sycamore)

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

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Boise State University
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a picnic area. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
During your stay at The SPARROW, you're just a quick walk from Jack's Urban Meeting Place. You'll find features like a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a car charging station, and a communal living room
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Jack's Urban Meeting Place and 4 minutes by foot from Boise Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. The SPARROW also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and concierge services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The SPARROW was completed in February 2024.

This Boise hotel is smoke free.

Form and Function - This coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare.
Crisp - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine. Open select days.

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: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 463 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

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As shown above, there is some construction across the street if you are bothered by something like that. However, it was quite and I had no trouble sleeping. The staff is always friendly and informed. Clean, well lighted, location is convenient to tons of stuff (stores, highway on ramp).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay & Pet Friendly
Really enjoyed our stay at The Sparrow. The room was comfortable and the staff was so kind. We appreciated them being so welcoming to us and our dog. Very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and great location for reasonable price.
Stayed there for two nights. Staff was helpful and check was easy. The lights in the room are goofy at first but easy to figure out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karli

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Stay!
The Sparrow was great. The room was spotless clean, very hip, perfect location to downtown, the sheets were smooth as butter!!! It was a very cool place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigham

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Jodi was great & extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Pocatello

Nice character
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton M

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Very cute. European style. If you need a closet or more formal decor this is not for you. It is very minimalist style. Beds are comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with partner
It was ok but the room need work. The bathroom was small and the shower needed work because the shower head was clogged and the shower handle was broken. Overall it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Boise Hotel!
Great front desk staff Sara and ? Love the simple rooms. The AC/heating could use a little quieting down.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lube

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best little hotel I have ever stayed in. From front desk to the maids very friendly knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely stay again oh in the rooms are very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central
Great location and the staff was friendly and helpful. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal touches from staff via text. Space in room, fridge in room, desk, fold out sofa, parking on site, robes, perfect rain shower head, counter space in bathroom, coffee shop in lobby. On site food airstream, comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing new downtown Boise stay! Will come back again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024