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Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast
Golf
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, desk

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG

3-star hotel in Southeast Boise
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 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. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space.
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG provides a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning and a complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. Event facilities measuring 960 square feet (89 square meters) include conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests during limited hours. This business-friendly hotel also offers an arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Uncovered self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Travel crib

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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib
  • 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 available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3.99 percent
  • Resort fee: USD 14.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Children's club/arcade access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 721 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area is huge!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bob

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude and unprofessional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gracelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean and safe, but what really stood out what how much effort and energy were put into personal touches and making it an incredibly comfortable and welcoming space. The staff when above and beyond to make it a great stay. The breakfast was outstanding, the pool was heated and fun, there were personal touches like Broncos flags and painted murals, and there was a free and easy shuttle to and from the airport. It is not the most up to date hotel, but it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janeale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and great breakfast! Could use more updating as some of the decor, doors and carpets are outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracee L, Clovis

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great with lots of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SHARON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady checking us in was kind of rude but Katya with the Wednesday wine and dine was AMAZING!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay close to BSU and lots of great places to eat and visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazingly friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was very comfortable, pillows were fluffy, soft, staff was nice,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel was very clean service was great however hotel didn’t state pool was closed. And had a VERY SMALL hot tub located in the fitness room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana

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

Great value for stay

I enjoyed the hot tub. I also enjoyed the beds. I really hate soft beds so I was able to get a good night's rest. The breakfast spread was wonderful. My mother and I enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came to Boise State for an orientation. The staff was extremely friendly and offered things to do during our stay. The hotel was very clean and always smelled fresh and clean. Breakfast was amazing. We will stay again on our next trip out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blythe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay. Nice rooms and really good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rough conditions. Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

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

2/10 Terrible

Evelyne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Asked for another night then the next morning they declined me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025