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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
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast
Golf

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 clean guestrooms and the breakfast
  • 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 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1005 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

Arcelia, Smithfield

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Nice and clean and a good Shampoo and Conditioner was provided (Dove). I enjoyed that they kept refilling the breakfast area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecily

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

10/10 Excellent

Toby

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel, a little bit farther out from downtown which made it quieter. Right next to the greenbelt walking trail which was great. Outdoor pool area is lovely. Sara at the front desk was super friendly and helpful getting me checked in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I went to check in I had made a mistake booking my stay. I only booked Saturday night and I wanted Friday and Saturday night. The gal told to cancel my reservation and rebook the two nights. When I rebooked it only booked for Saturday night again so I didn’t try booking again. She gave us the room for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Millcreek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hotel to stay at. It’s clean, quiet, and its location close to the greenbelt makes it an ideal place to walk and enjoy the beauty of the Boise rive. And let’s not forget breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy, breakfast was great. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family friendly, very clean.

Quick overnight stay, 10/10 recommend, everyone was very nice and the room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat, clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location walking distance to greenbelt. The Dove amenities and the breakfast were awesome. The staff was extra helpful. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasan, Canton

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of best places I stayed in Boise. You will need a car though to move around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
except for a parking lot light shinning directly into the window and no blinds to pull to block it out this hotel is a good choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in an area that is not busy so it’s easy to get to. Not too far from downtown or restaurants. The breakfast is good with lots to choose from. Room was clean and has a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay at this property. Breakfast was better than most. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Had a lovely view out of our pool view window. Great dining options nearby. My only issue is that the walls are very thin at this hotel. We were on the second floor, and I could hear music from the lobby all night long and other guests at random times. I would stay here again, just maybe on a higher floor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

Hasan, Canton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the first time with my student. Last time a month ago my student stayed at this hotel too. Convenient location, walking distance to BSU. Eateries nearby, more
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reva, Sparks

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Meshelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Recent stay

Everything and all the staff were perfect. We were checked in during a very busy time with a minimal wait. The breakfast selection, quality, and presentation were very good. The staff recognized the University graduates and were all pleasant. Great experience. Pool was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sink was backed up, bathroom was only room cleaned, interior smelled of of putting cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025