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The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
$187
$166 nightly
$187 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 3 - Mar 4

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knitting Factory
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 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)

  • 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)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 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)

  • 350 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite (The Willow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boise

With a stay at The SPARROW, you'll be centrally located in Boise, within a 5-minute drive of Boise State University and Boise Art Glass. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Jack's Urban Meeting Place and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Boise Centre.

What's nearby

  • Idaho Central Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Egyptian Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and bicycle tour information.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Form and Function, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a water dispenser. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Form and Function - This coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare.
Crisp - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine. Open select days.

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 self 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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: 3:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1039 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Jr, Mercer Island

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Special touches.. kind staff, amazing coffee in cafe. Great lication, covenient and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing - so kind and helpful. Loved the style of the rooms. Most comfortable beds! And the coffee downstairs was so good. Overall the vibe was on point! Excited to go back and stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Things were perfect super comfy bed ! And smart tv lol
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was incredibly easy and the front desk person was awesome. Room was very quiet for being downtown. Tons of great restaurants and bars are walkable from here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were gracious and helpful. The room was cleverly designed and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very comfortable and it's perfectly located near everything downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our initial room was the one with the Queen bed and bunk beds. This however is located on the ally side and there is bar that is adjacent to the room. We found out that bands play there live on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9pm to 11pm on Thursday and 9-12pm on Fri and Sat. We told the front desk we would like to change rooms to the other side of hotel. They happily accommodated our request and had a great rest of our stay. I really wish they would have put the rooms with bunk on the other side of the hotel so guests with kids do not have to worry abut the noise from the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a week at this hotel. Staff was super friendly. The room is really not meant to stay in for an extended time. We stayed a week. There is no closet or dresser to store your clothing. There is a rack to hang a few items. We basically lived out of our suitcases which made it difficult to stay organized. The room was on the small side which made this even harder. Since, we stayed a week they don't clean your room but do what they call a refresh. Which included towels and bed linens which was fine by us but why only have one hand towel and one wash cloth for two people? We had to ask for additional towels. The bed is super comfortable. The pillows are a bit too soft for us. Had no support. The shower!! The shower was beyond the best I've had in a hotel in awhile. The location is great! We walked everywhere with no problem. So close to museums, eateries, the capital and the parks. The parks in Boise are beautiful especially, in the fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy, staff were nice enough and the room was great. The only flaw is the fact that many of the room sit in an alley, which can be loud due to garbage and delivery trucks very early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dezmond

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Having reserved parking was nice! We did have to pay for it which I missed when booking but that’s okay. When we were leaving someone in the alley going to what looked like a business behind the hotel parked behind us and blocked us in. But we were able to squeeze out when we realized they weren’t coming anytime soon. There’s a coffee shop that had some food choices and alcoholic and non alcoholic options as well. The room was super cute and the beds were comfy! And the room had bath robes in it! How cool! If I’m ever looking for a hotel in Boise again, I will definitely look here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect room of stay. I would love to visit again once I am staying Boise for busienss trip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. Everything about the design appeared to be intentional. We loved that it was eco friendly. The staff was super friendly and very helpful. Form and Function Cafe was delicious. We loved the outdoor space and only wish the food truck hadn’t closed for the season. The location downtown is walkable to just about everything. Would love to come back and highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Having previously stayed at The Wren, part of the same hotel group, I was excited to experience The Sparrow, and it did not disappoint! This cute and unique hotel features charming decor and a cozy atmosphere. The friendly staff made me feel right at home, and the entire place was impeccably clean. I loved the convenient location, making it easy to explore nearby attractions. Plus, the attached coffee shop served fantastic brews to kickstart my mornings. Overall, The Sparrow is a delightful spot that I highly recommend, and I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable beds, nice decor, great location. Room heater was a little loud, ground floor rooms are noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was so friendly, the amenities were perfect, the room was so cute, and the location was incredible to walk to food, shops, and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Business traveler
Decent property but had a slight problem at checkout with a billing charge. Four night business stay (Sun-Weds), three nights the billing was the same but one night (Tues) the charge was $38 more than the other 3 nights. When questioned the attending staff told me that the rates fluctuate daily...No other explanation, it is what is. Rude and the reply does not make sense.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and style of this hotel. Great price, have stayed before and hope to stay again. Staff is always super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025