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Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast
Golf
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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475 W Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
  • Boise State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Albertsons Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • ExtraMile Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Albertsons Stadium
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, a free airport shuttle, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space.
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG 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 hot 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.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Boise State University. Free WiFi in public areas, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a free manager's reception are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 14 minutes by foot from Albertsons Stadium and a 4-minute drive from Idaho Central Arena
  • Free airport shuttle service
As a guest of Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Event space at this hotel measures 960 square feet (89 square meters) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. An arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Boise hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Uncovered parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • 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 at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3.99 percent
  • Resort fee: USD 14.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Children's club/arcade access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1022 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idaho / Deb

Hotel was located in a beautiful area .. view was nice … downtown and Fb Stadium was only a few blocks away .. Breakfast was Superior. Thanks for the stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fabulous 3 night stay at this property while in town for work. I find this location very convenient for getting anywhere in the Treasure Valley. Restaurants nearby are easily walkable and I especially like its closeness to the Greenbelt for evening walks. The rooms/beds are comfortable and always very clean! I joined the free happy hour (beer, wine, snacks) they offer on Wednesday evening this visit and it was very enjoyable! I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The rooms were comfortable. The pool was unbelievably warm and wonderful to swim on on a cold day. The buffet was out of this world. Never seen anything that good at a hotel They had loaner bikes for us and it was an excellent location to the university. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area is huge!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bob

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude and unprofessional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gracelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean and safe, but what really stood out what how much effort and energy were put into personal touches and making it an incredibly comfortable and welcoming space. The staff when above and beyond to make it a great stay. The breakfast was outstanding, the pool was heated and fun, there were personal touches like Broncos flags and painted murals, and there was a free and easy shuttle to and from the airport. It is not the most up to date hotel, but it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janeale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and great breakfast! Could use more updating as some of the decor, doors and carpets are outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracee L, Clovis

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great with lots of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SHARON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady checking us in was kind of rude but Katya with the Wednesday wine and dine was AMAZING!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay close to BSU and lots of great places to eat and visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazingly friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was very comfortable, pillows were fluffy, soft, staff was nice,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel was very clean service was great however hotel didn’t state pool was closed. And had a VERY SMALL hot tub located in the fitness room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

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

Great value for stay

I enjoyed the hot tub. I also enjoyed the beds. I really hate soft beds so I was able to get a good night's rest. The breakfast spread was wonderful. My mother and I enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025