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About the Hotel

1800 Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83702

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner is a full-service hotel uniquely positioned in Downtown Boise. It offers convenient access for travelers visiting Boise State University, the Idaho State Capitol, and surrounding attractions. The hotel caters to both corporate guests and leisure travelers with a range of amenities and services.

Location

Located in the heart of Downtown Boise, the hotel is close to numerous restaurants, shops, and cultural destinations. It offers easy access to public transportation and has a free shuttle service. Guests can explore the region's outdoor recreational activities, including skiing and boating, all within proximity.

Rooms

The hotel features 182 remodeled, smoke-free guest rooms, including two spacious suites. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a fridge, and a microwave. Private bathrooms include a shower or tub, along with complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Some units offer views of the mountains or pool for added comfort.

Eat & Drink

Dining is available at Coffee Garden, which serves a signature breakfast and casual American fare. For 24-hour food options, guests can visit Café2Go, located within the hotel. The immediate vicinity also hosts various restaurants and bars for diverse culinary experiences.

Leisure & Business

Leisure facilities include a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub, catering to relaxation and exercise needs. Business travelers can utilize 0.5 m² of meeting space with modern audiovisual equipment, alongside professional planning and catering services. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, along with complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Two Double Beds Disability Access

Max:

2 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Pool view

Shower

Heating

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King Room Disability Access

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

2 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Pool view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Boise 1.1 km

Airports

Boise (BOI) 11.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Ample Free Parking

“I appreciated the plentiful free parking available, which made it super convenient for my travels.” view full review

Cozy Bed Bliss

“The bed was incredibly comfy, providing the perfect rest after a long day of exploring.” view full review

Thoughtful Accessibility

“I noticed thoughtful features in the accessible facilities that ensured comfort and ease of use for all guests.” view full review

Clean and Fresh

“While there were some issues, the cleanliness of the overall bathroom gave me peace of mind during my stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Sun loungers
Jacuzzi
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1800 Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83702

Map view

1800 Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83702

City landmarks

Zoo

Zoo Boise

2.1 km

Public Building

Idaho State Capitol Building

1.8 km

Park

Julia Davis Park

1.8 km

Park

Kathryn Albertson Park

1.1 km

210 N 9th St

Freak Alley Gallery

1.3 km

233 S Capitol Blvd

CenturyLink Arena Boise

1.4 km

Museum

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

1.7 km

Museum

Discovery Center of Idaho

2.3 km

Event hall

Boise Center

1.2 km

Gallery

Boise Art Museum

2.1 km

611 W Grove St

Basque Museum and Cultural Center

2.0 km

Boise River Greenbelt

3.0 km

Park

Ann Morrison Park

690 m

Gallery

Boise Art Glass

860 m

University

Boise State University

2.3 km

Museum

Idaho Black History Museum

2.0 km

Church

First United Presbyterian Church

1.2 km

Market

The New Boise Farmers Market

1.0 km

1910 University Dr

Albertsons Stadium

2.6 km

Museum

Idaho Historical Museum

1.7 km

Church

St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral

1.3 km

Grove St

Basque Block

1.4 km

Store

Albertsons

720 m

Church

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

1.7 km

Bridge

Capitol Boulevard Memorial Bridge

1.5 km

404 S 8th St

Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame

1.7 km

Gallery

Gallery 601

1.7 km

Library

Boise Public Library

1.7 km

Nearby

Galactic

200 m

Shapes I

310 m

Restaurants

Blimpie

620 m

1781 W State St

Mazzah

640 m

1772 W State St

Westside Drive-In

790 m

1929 W State St

DK Donuts & Little Bean Espresso

1.1 km

1300 W State St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

58%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient location

Nice and open feel in rooms

Unfriendly service

Below average dining experience

5.8/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.3

Location

6.3

Service

6.0

Dining

5.0

Edward

United States, February 2024

6.0/10

My stay at Red Lion Hotel in downtown Boise, ID had its ups and downs. The rooms were okay; they had a large window that provided a nice open feel, but they got extremely steamy after a shower. The service was unfriendly and unhelpful, and there were some concerning practices with pets in the parking lot. The location was convenient, being a short drive from downtown attractions, but the surroundings were a bit spooky. The dining experience was below average, with additional charges for breakfast that was supposed to be included. Despite these drawbacks, the hotel had its positive aspects that stood out.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had a nice open feel with a large window, but they got very steamy after a shower.

Service

5.0

The service was unfriendly, and there were questionable practices with pets in the parking lot.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient, close to downtown attractions, but the surroundings were a bit spooky.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was below average, with additional charges for breakfast.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were average.

Convenient location

Unfriendly service

Stephen

United States, January 2024

5.0/10

The room had a very nice view, and a special thank you to Jay, the most helpful, polite, and professional receptionist I've ever met. However, the room was very dirty with dust on fixtures and floor, long hairs on the bed sheets, a musty smell, and pee stains in the bathroom. Plus, the presence of about ten police officers early in the morning was quite scary.

Rooms

5.0

The room had a very nice view, and Jay, the receptionist, was extremely helpful. However, the cleanliness was disappointing.

Service

7.0

The service team was friendly and professional, quickly rectifying any issues. They made me feel a little better despite the challenges during my stay.

Location

5.0

The location is conveniently about a 15-minute walk from the center, but it seemed like it wasn't well maintained and cleanliness was lacking.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was below expectations with spilled juice covering the area. However, the granola was delicious.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities appeared worn out and not well-taken care of. Consideration should be made before using.

David

United States, September 2023

5.6/10

The hotel was conveniently close to an exit and the ice machine, but the rooms could have been bigger for the price paid and a bit cleaner. There was a very strong odor of cleaner that required leaving the door open to air out, and a leak from the vent onto the floor. The carpet throughout the hotel was old, worn, and emitted odors.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms could have been bigger for the price paid and a bit cleaner. We had to leave the door open to air out a strong cleaner odor. Additionally, there was a leak from the vent onto the floor, and the carpet was old, worn, and emitted unpleasant odors.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly, efficient, and rectified problems quickly. However, there was a slight dismissal of our concerns regarding a noisy fan issue.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was great in terms of easy access to downtown, but it was on the verge of becoming a problem, being close to a police station. The area was convenient yet had some downsides, especially with an eyesore view.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited and sometimes expensive, with mediocre selections and frequent unavailability of items. The quality of the offerings was not consistent.

Facilities

The hotel lacked sufficient dining options and maintenance in the rooms, with noticeable issues like a leak from the vent. However, the friendly staff and quick problem-solving were positive aspects of the stay.