Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Property amenity
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool
Golf

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
475 W Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
  • Boise State University
    7 min walk
  • Boise River & Greenbelt
    7 min walk
  • Albertsons Stadium
    14 min walk
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    10 min drive

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 208 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 208 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Boise

In the heart of Boise, Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Idaho State Capitol Building and Knitting Factory. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Boise State University and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Boise River.

What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albertsons Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • ExtraMile Arena - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 8 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nahm Thai & Burmese Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zero Six Coffee Fix - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Knitting Factory
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area, an IHG Hotel offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 159 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Boise? This hotel has 960 square feet (89 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Uncovered self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 960 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent
  • Utility fee: USD 12.95 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Service fee: 3 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Boise Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Boise Downtown Hotel

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat customer should say it all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay at this location whenever I visit my children. Friendly staff, great breakfast and convienent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

8/10 Good

Rick, Kent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time we travel to Boise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv doesn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarid

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

6/10 Okay

Valeria Annahi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

The property was fine. The beds were so uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Kuen G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and best services.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. good breakfast selection. Good bed and bathroom size.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but a nice stay over on the way to Oregon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. Breakfast was great. Pool was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vilwanathan

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