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The Sparrow
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702
Lowest upcoming
$110
26 May 2026
Highest upcoming
$359
20 Jun 2026
Median nightly
$164
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
24 to 30 May
29% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 24–30 May 2026
at $117/night
(29% below median)
Review
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2025
Character and identity
The Sparrow is a 67-room reimagining of a midcentury motor lodge in Boise, leaning into Americana without tipping into kitsch. Design cues are unmistakably local: sliding barn doors, cabin-warm rooms, and regional artwork referencing Bogus Basin and the Bruneau Dunes. Bathrooms run spa-adjacent with walk-in showers, plush robes, and Malin+Goetz amenities. The property's stated ambition is to push guests out the door and into the city's parks, trails, and cultural quirks (the art glass studio among them), positioning itself as a chipper, low-key base camp rather than a destination to linger inside.
Who's it for
Best for:
Active travellers and design-minded road-trippers who want Rocky Mountain access with a stylish, regionally rooted home base. Couples and solo explorers drawn to hiking, parks, and Boise's small-city cultural scene will get the most out of it, particularly anyone who values a strong sense of place over resort-style amenities.
Should look elsewhere:
Guests expecting full-service luxury with multiple restaurants, a proper spa, or concierge-led pampering should look elsewhere. The motor-lodge format is intentionally modest, and travellers who want to spend their days on property rather than out exploring Boise may find it underpowered.
Bottom line
What defines The Sparrow is its commitment to being a launchpad rather than a cocoon: rooms are charming and well-appointed, but the city is the main event. Book it if you're planning active days in and around Boise and want characterful lodging to return to. Standard rooms suffice for most; shoulder seasons offer the best trail conditions and rates.
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Location
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho, United States · 43.6167° N, 116.2071° W
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Amenities
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Front desk
Smoke-free property
Parking
Accessible
Accessible parking
Pets allowed
Dogs allowed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
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