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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Seasonal outdoor pool
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Knitting Factory
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Boise State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5-star hotel in West Downtown
Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this hotel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers 182 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

A seasonal 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.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Coffee Garden - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Garden

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 28:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 28 to September 05
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

Property is also known as

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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 2577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 496 out of 2577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 441 out of 2577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 471 out of 2577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 480 out of 2577 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karina

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

4/10 Poor

Carla

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My sliding door did not lock. The a/c did not work and the room was too hot. The floors in my room were dirty. The floors in the elevator and the hallways were dirty and the hallways smelled of urine. The 5th floor smelled of marijuana several times
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

HEATHER

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and our reservation was cancelled even though I called to tell them of our late arrival. There were a dozen of people roaming around the parking lot when we arrived. I had to go out to get license plate number and was followed to my car. The hotel itself is very dated. Not super clean. In our room there were multiple light bulbs not working. Bathroom was extremely dim due to only 1 out of 5 lightbulbs working. The coffee pot did not work. There was not a lock at all on the sliding door to balcony. Was told no other room was available. The closet door was stuck closed so you couldn’t access the hairdryer or ironing board. The bedside light bulbs were actually colored with an apparent sharpie. We paid extra for the breakfast. It consisted of expired milk. Hard French toast. Bagels that were moldy. Extremely overcooked oatmeal. We did not even attempt to eat anything at all for fear of illness except a granola bar. Desk clerk was not helpful. The absolute worst hotel experience I’ve ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is dated and car alarm went off early in the morning. Had to hunt for ice machine. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Traveled with partner
The room seemed to keep heating up even after turning off the heater. The TV did not work. The bar did not have items on the menu. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Don

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucio, Santa Bárbara

Liked: Cleanliness
It was an old property with no renovations and far from downtown. The room was a good size.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice, helpful and friendly. The restaurant staff wasn’t too friendly. I paid for breakfast. It was limited food two of the days it wasn’t even meat served two of the days. It wasn’t no white milk for the cereal. They could be much cleaner in the bedrooms. It needs upgrade. the ceiling in the dining room was leaking where you sit and eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

NANCY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff could not have been better. They were awesome.. so friendly and accommodating. We did have trouble with our room keys they would not work even after we got replacements, The card reader on the door. might need to be replaced.. The TV remote was very difficult and frustrating. The bathroom the toilet seemed like it was for kindergarten kids. It is just hard to relax when you have these hiccups during your stay. It was very clean and comfortable the other areas.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air in our first room didn’t work. Had to switch rooms. It had a smell to it. Our card reader to the room did work several times. At one point the staff had to get us in our room with the master key. She was extremely helpful and apologized.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Keirstyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, unkept and scary. Booking was non refundable so felt forced to stay. It appeared to be for homeless people living there. NOT AS ADVERTISED! I will never stay at a Red Lion again because of this experience. Very disappointing experience. I felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Keirstyn

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were little bugs in the sink and on the floors and walls in the bathroom area, and our key cards were constantly not working. Staff kept trying to enter into our room early morning before we checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirsten

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homeless shelter DO NOT STAY

They really should warn you that you’re staying at a homeless shelter. Literally. They are housing Boise’s homeless and have been for 5 years. If that’s your thing, go for it. It made me feel really uncomfortable. It was also disgusting!! Carpets filthy. Floors in room were sticky. No drains would drain especially the shower. Pros: right across the street from a police station (loud) and a “bikini bar” lol. Just don’t stay here. (Pic of the hallway all day yesterday and today)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other then my deposit taking more than 10 days to get refunded the stay is nice at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

THOMAS, BOISE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very run down. Everything is scuffed up, peeling, dingy, etc. But still not a bad deal for the money if you can get it for cheap
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Needs repair

This hotel is desperately in need of a deep cleaning and new carpet. The staff was very friendly and the room was relatively clean; however, the box spring was horribly stained, and there were stains on the chair. The hallway and stairwell carpet were both on poor condition and didn’t look like they’d been vacuumed in a very long time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bobbi

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had hair all over it, blood looking substance on toilet, took too long to check in, suite had no heat, fire alarm went off at 2 am until 3am. No breakfast because of broken pipe, smelled bad . Sad to see a classic hotel be in such bad shape
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Woke up to the fire alarm going off no connection. Phone didn't work. Place was so dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025