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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
Golf
Lobby
Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 centre and Access to 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 centre and conference space.
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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 round-trip 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 centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast 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, Access to hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre 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 metres) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. An arcade/games 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 a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.

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 self 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
  • In-room 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (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 per cent
  • Resort fee: USD 14.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Children's club/arcade access
  • Fitness centre access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Nearby fitness centre 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 on 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was great. Easy access to green belt trails next to the property. Coffee and food shops within walking distance. As well as in room coffee. Fresh coffee in the clean, large breakfast area. Fantastic selection of delicious hot and cold breakfast options. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff throughout the hotel. Tailgate party for Boise state football. 2 deer visited the parking lot last night!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice. The room was comfortable and clean. There are restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

2/10 Terrible

thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kaleen, Stansbury Park

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brion

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about our stay! Really loved the extra touches for the football fans that stayed at the hotel for the game!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a Boise State football game!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

jenny

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and common areas of hotel seem to be kept fairly well, however is a different story when you go to the rooms where you are greeted with cream faux snake skin head boards that are crumbling, mildew in the grout of the shower, mold next to the tub area that someone has attempted to paint over- however it is bleeding out from underneath the paint. The carpeting looks like no one vacuums the edges of-the room, and behind the dresser is caked in dust. The largest eyesore, however, was that one whole wall of the room had peeling paint at the top 1/4 of the wall, indicating some sort of water damage or problems in the room. I was very disappointed with the maintenance manager’s response to my complaint and lack of solutions or compensation for our poorly maintained room, even after she acknowledged that the room was unacceptable. Simply told us we could check out early. Since I boked through a third-party (Expedia), the manager stated she could offer no compensation or future compensation as a result of our complaint, leaving us to elevate this with Expedia. Even after elevating this issue with Expedia, the main general manager has not followed up to make things right. I’m very dissappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything I would expect from a stay at a hotel. Every expectation was met during out stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Travelled with family
The courtesy van did not pick us up at our Rendevous area. We waited for 1 1/2 hours and called six times!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Great place to stay

Clean, comfortable bed, nice shower, very friendly staff. Close to the College. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was great and the rooms are clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good restaurants nearby and close to river for morning run.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice super friendly hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff was pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025