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Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

Property class: 3

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A lobby with leather chairs, a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and an American flag.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning

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475 W Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertsons Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, ExtraMile Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a coffee maker.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, two armchairs, a sofa, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 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. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and free use of bicycles are on-site.
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 a 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
  • 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 helpful staff 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, a 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.

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
  • 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
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. 725 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1059 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great central location, breakfast was great, very clean rooms and a great price. And helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean quiet comfortable rooms. Nice hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, the breakfast was wonderful and we loved the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area and a amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quite location with excellent restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Lived the little gym and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly. Breakfast was included and very delicious! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable. It was very quiet and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, pool was fun breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and was stocked frequently. The rest of the staff was friendly and the hotel appeared well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice very clean friendly staff great breakfast clean pool and Jacuzzi room was clean and smelled great. Had an amazing time. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Great location and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean spacious room, updated and conveniently located. One of the best breakfast buffets i have seen. Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent bed, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean hotel with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes breakfast was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is was a pleasant stay. Clean. Good staff. Quiet. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was awesome with so many choices! Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent everyday. I especially enjoyed the coffee, fresh brewed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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