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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, Corner)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds (Pool Access)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

Hotel with free parking, near Boise State University
Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this hotel has a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers 182 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

A seasonal 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rhodes Skate Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Rhodes Skate Park and 10 minutes on foot from Woodland Empire Ale Craft
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Boise hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and at the weekend from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Coffee Garden – This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 6 AM to 10 AM on weekends; USD 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Garden

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 5 September to 28 May:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 250.00
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Smoking rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 7 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay) plus a one-off USD 250.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • The seasonal pool will open on 28 May and close on 05 September.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in smoking rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Red Lion Boise Downtowner
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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
Red Lion Hotel Downtowner
Boise Red Lion
Red Lion Boise
Red Lion Boise Downtowner
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Hotel
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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 2626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 472 out of 2626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 434 out of 2626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 484 out of 2626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 548 out of 2626 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Disappointing with Major Cleanliness Issues

I recently booked at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner from August 22-25, and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. Upon arrival, we were given our first room, only to discover bugs in the bathroom, on the bed, and on the floor. It was alarming to see multiple bugs flying out of the curtains. We promptly informed the front desk, and while the staff was accommodating in offering us a new room, our next experience was equally disappointing. The second room had an unbearable smell of urine and rotting food, and half of the lights didn’t work. The overall cleanliness was unacceptable, which led us to decide not to stay at the hotel any longer. When we sought a refund, we were informed about a 24-hour cancellation policy that allowed for a refund of only two nights, despite the issues we faced. Customer service promised a follow-up from management, but we never received a call. I would not recommend this hotel based on my experience. Cleanliness and comfort should be a priority, and unfortunately, this location fell short in both areas. Pictures of this hotel are very misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The carpets in the hallway are decades old and have been duct taped in some areas and are shredded and bunched in others. It made the whole hotel feel grungy. Actual room was in good condition and clean. There was a balcony, but no chair to sit in although the downstairs rooms had chairs on their patios.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelli

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE. DON’T GO THERE. ITS VERY OUT DATED. THE HEATER WAS ON IN THE HALL WAY IN THE SUMMER.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely horrific. Waiting for a refund as I left. The hotel is used as a homeless shelter and I am unsure how Expedia does not disclose that fact. The door to the room I was in had been broken down with no door jams. Pool was green. Couldn't even swim in it. Poop on the sides of the toilet. Bugs on the wall. And most importantly no AIR CONDITIONING in 100° heat. Whatever you do - go somewhere else. I was in a long line of people waiting to get refunded
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel Steven, Tacoma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

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

Red Lion needs more pride

Ooof, this hotel has gone downhill. I used to stay more, before I had a family and would come into town for shows - it was typically clean and maintained, spartan but comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. “Midwest nice” is getting competition from Boise these days. However…the desk chair had no cushion, the plate all but protruding from the bottom. The bathroom was dingy, the mirrored closet would only open halfway and then took force to get over screw heads in the bottom track to close. The curtains had a rod on the floor instead of being attached to the curtain, which tells me as much about the thoroughness of the cleaning as anything to have not found it and at least removed if not fixed it. The pool appeared green from our view instead of blue, paint was flaking inside and out, and overall the place seems run down and in bad need of renovations and updates. I have seen Red Lion in other cities and don’t see them as run down as this property was, so the chain seems healthy - we will not be staying at this property ever again, however.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lost its glory

Room was comfortable and relatively clean but the walk down the hall way with duct taped carpet was disappointing. On the elevator I talked to a family that looked like they went swimming. The mother told me the pool was pretty scary and they didn’t swim. The lobby and check your n was good but that hallway was bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hollee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Do not stay here

Bugs everywhere. Floors looked as if they were not cleaned prior, the desk chair and one lounge chair were not clean, both with stains and crumbs. The sheets had accidentally lifted from one corner of the mattress exposing a very concerning/alarming type of stain type.. Variety of dead and alive bugs. Bugs were crawling on our dog within 30 minutes of him laying on the floor. This place is disgusting. Balcony was dirty, spider webs and cigarette butts. Would never go back or recommend, even the front desk worker was horrified after showing pictures the next morning. We arrived late with a 12:30AM check-in from a long 12 hour day roadtrip, only once loading everything into the room and finally settling, we turned on all the lights to really discover what was happening in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jarod

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was dirty, several of the doors looked like someone tried to break into rooms, non-smoking room smelled like cigarettes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are amazing, friendly, helpful, caring. The property is so run down - the hallways, carpet. rooms in good shape. Pool area terrible, dead plants, weeds, pool is dirty and has mold. The lobby is warm, the hallways warm. Fans everywhere. Ran out of food at breakfast by 815am. very slow to refill, brought undercooked bacon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is run down, outdated, wore out, haven’t put a dime into facility in years. Evedently they had a fire in a room over six months ago doors have axe cuts in them, carpet is duct tape together, room hadn’t been swept in weeks, cob webs on windows, toilet wouldn’t flush. All this after we were given a room that hadn’t been “cleaned” yet. By that I mean the bed and roll away bed which was still in there hadn’t even been made yet. Staff as friendly but I will definitely avoid ever staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Travelled with family
This hotel is very old, which I expected, and didn’t mind at all. What I didn’t like was that it was pretty dirty. All the surfaces were kind of dusty, and the top part of the headboard was extremely dusty. I thought to myself maybe that was just because it’s been a while since somebody stayed in that room and they hadn’t cleaned it in a while. Then the shower had a plastic shaving razor cover in it meaning it wasn’t clean very well, and the bottom of the shower curtain was mildewy, and there was like a squished skittle on the floor. It looked like.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and received an uograde
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peggy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David D

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please don’t stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice & room was clean. BUT.. It was 97 degrees outside and almost that hot in the room. Maintenance was sent up, couldn’t be fixed. I had to ask to be moved to another room. It was still terribly hot. We were not offered a fan & I didn’t know to ask for one until day 3. We were miserable at night. The elevator floor was really dirty. Like it was clean when we got there then never cleaned again. It became a joke. The pool looked pretty suspect too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is way past its prime.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025