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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Boise State University

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Experience the sleek design of FORM & FUNCTION, where modern architecture meets urban living.
Relax in a spacious interior with a view of the street outside, featuring a comfortable seating area and a convenient table for planning your next adventure.
Relax in style with outdoor seating for dining or relaxation, featuring comfortable chairs and tables under a covered roof.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable desk area.
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Popular amenities

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

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

Suite (The Willow)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 48 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702

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
  • Boise State University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Albertsons Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grove Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Boise State University
A firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at The SPARROW. The on-site restaurant, Form and Function, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, coworking spaces, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 67 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Languages

English

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The SPARROW pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The SPARROW?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The SPARROW?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The SPARROW?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The SPARROW located?

Located in Downtown Boise, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Boise Art Glass and Boise State University. Jack's Urban Meeting Place and Boise Centre are also within 5 minutes.

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The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 725 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

Gena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet place convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool cute place! Loved staying there. The lobby/coffee shop/bar was a plus too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only needed an overnight stay but would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for anyone looking for somewhere to stay within walking distance of the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this stay was great. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very accommodating…would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a super cute quirky hotel. We will definitely stay here again. The sheets were amazing. The beds were comfy and the showerhead was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, staff and clean rooms. I would highly recommend the sparrow to my friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sparrow was a super nice place to stay, extremely convenient to downtown and any surrounding areas if you have a car. The hotel was really clean and had a wonderful coffee place for breakfast or for drinks in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & thoughtful touches in a very comfortable room...even had bathrobes for us to use!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room a little on the small side, close to things to do, staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun different hotel with friendly staff. Clean and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel. We loved the little coffee shop with the great breakfast options. So convenient with being on the go
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very helpful - loved our upgrade. Facility and room was clean and quiet. Great location, within walking distance to many restaurants. We’ll definitely be back when in Boise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location downtown everything is walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, room size, and location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were nice! Good food is within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little spot in downtown - safe, clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great boutique hotel! Fun decor, cozy robes, good coffee shop, nice outdoor space and such a comfortable mattress. Great for a or couples trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025