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The SPARROW

2.0 star property

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Suite (The Willow)

Suite (The Willow)

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

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

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

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

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

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Suite (Sycamore)

Suite (Sycamore)

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

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

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

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Room, 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 Woodland Empire Ale Craft. 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
  • Steps from Woodland Empire Ale Craft and Boise Art Glass
  • 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. 435 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 551 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

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Spacious clean room! Friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

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

Chirp Chirp-- Sparrow is awesome!

It was great! Such a charming spot-- clean, sleek, cute, and fun! Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Jr, Mercer Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe and customer service. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerida

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

Definitely going back!

Great location! Delicious coffee and wine bar. Very friendly staff. Beds are so comfy. Second time staying and I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute clean and smells amazing

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Fantastic hotel !

What a great place at a really affordable rate! The staff was really friendly and helpful. Great location in the fabulous city of Boise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Boise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with so much charm and the hospitality was off the charts!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is an absolute gem. Perfectly appointed, comfortable and quiet. Absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is charming and excellent location. Rooms are perfect and the most comfy robes. The staff is amazing. Thank you Jordan and Ayla!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025