The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Boise State University

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Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer
Lobby
Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Downtown Boise's vibrant energy pulses through The SPARROW, where a firepit and outdoor entertainment area invite relaxation. Savor a meal at Form and Function, or grab a coffee from the on-site cafe - with in-room WiFi, you'll stay connected throughout your stay. Previous guests rave about their experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Digital TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
$152 nightly
The total price is $172
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Suite (The Willow)

Highlights

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

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

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Highlights

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

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite (Sycamore)

Highlights

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

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702

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
  • Boise State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The SPARROW

The SPARROW puts you just a 5-minute drive from Boise State University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Form and Function, which serves breakfast and lunch.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Offsite parking within 500 ft (USD 15 per night)
    • Street parking available
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike repair services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2024
  • Picnic area
  • Communal living room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 15 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 15 per night (500 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Does The SPARROW offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The SPARROW does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The SPARROW?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The SPARROW?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 15 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The SPARROW?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The SPARROW and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. The SPARROW also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The SPARROW?

Yes, Form and Function offers Fusion cuisine.

What's the area around The SPARROW like?

The SPARROW is in Downtown Boise, a short 16-minute walk from Boise State University and 4 minutes' walk from Boise Centre.

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The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

Great little place to stay in the downtown area.
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay!
1-night trip

10/10

Great downtown location, updated and hip, priced right compared to other fancier hotels nearby. Reasonable $15/night parking. Nice coffee shop in lobby. Comfortable and clean rooms.
2-night trip

10/10

Would definitely stay there again!
1-night trip

10/10

It was a nice environment with all the accommodations I needed. Great first visit to Boise!
4-night trip

10/10

Great location and friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent location and staff
1-night trip

10/10

One of my favorite places to stay while in Boise. Staff are always pleasant, helpful and attentive. I've only stayed in the courtyard units which are well appointed, super comfortable and fun.
1-night trip

10/10

This was a fun hotel to stay. Close to downtown and great to walk to the Boise Center each day for the conference I attended. I enjoyed the aesthetic and would book again! Staff was really nice as well and helpful!
3-night trip

10/10

Will stay here again for sure.
3-night trip

10/10

This was an extremely cute and new feeling spot! I say it feels new because it is pristinely clean, like it was just built. This is in great walking distance to shops and restaurants.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff, decor and location were more than I expected. I will definitely book my next stay at The Sparrow. Only request would be for a late check out option for all guests.
2-night trip

10/10

The stay was excellent, good reception, comfortable bed, clean room, parking and EV charging. Lovely stay.
1-night trip

8/10

Hotel was great although our room faced the alleyway and it was quite loud and garbage picked up early on our stay, and it was quite loud.
2-night trip

10/10

Room was nice and clean, comfortable bed, staff was super friendly.
3-night trip

10/10

Wonderful hotel, really great location. Pet friendly. Nicely decorated, clean and comfortable rooms. Nice bathroom, as well.
3-night trip

10/10

Love this hotel; so many nice touches and the location can’t be beat
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent service by front desk staff! Jordan and Jody are great and I will definitely be coming back sooner than later.
2-night trip

10/10

What a hip, fun place to stay, I'm gonna stay everytime we're in Boise
1-night trip

10/10

My daughter and I loved our stay here for Boise States Moms Weekend!
2-night trip

10/10

Pleasant stay and helpful, friendly staff
2-night trip

10/10

Loved the Sparrow! Would stay again. Great location!
1-night trip

10/10

We spent 2 nights. Great location on downtown Boise. Fresh design, stylish, thoughtful touches, interesting local wall decor and commentary, very nice staff
2-night trip

10/10

Super friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent place! Will stay here again!
2-night trip