Boise Hotels and Accommodation

(Boise, Idaho - ID, USA)

Boise, the largest city in Idaho, has plenty of hotels and accommodation options to choose between, and its range of seasonal activities ensure that it remains busy. With nearby summer hiking trails and winter ski slopes, the best hotels in the Boise area can quickly become fully booked, and so advance reservations are sensible.

Further hotels and lodging is available close to Boise at a number of neighboring towns, such as Eagle, Meridian, Mountain Home and Nampa.

Do bear in mind that the demand for accommodation in the city is greatly influenced by the biggest seasonal events, which reliably draw large crowds. Hotels soon become fully booked during the Gene Harris Jazz Festival each April, and again in June, when both the Snake River Stampede and the Boise River Festival take place.

Where to Stay

Many of the most popular hotels in Boise are situated in the heart of the downtown district, close to restaurants and shopping areas. A number of new hotels have been built in downtown Boise and offer the latest in modern facilities, although older accommodation with more character is also available.

Other popular places to stay include nearby mountain inns and accommodation to the south, hotels around Boise State University and the Parkcenter Boulevard area, and also lodging close to the airport. Boise Airport (BOI) stands just a few miles south of the city, with nearby hotel chains including the Best Western Inn, the Comfort Inn, the Comfort Suites, the Extended Stay and the Shilo Inn, amongst others.

Boise offers a good selection of budget hotels, travel motels and family run bed and breakfast (B&B) guest houses. The main hotel chains in Boise tend to provide the best value accommodation, together with excellent facilities, restaurants and convenient locations. Many popular cheap hotels can be found along the Airport Way, Fairview Avenue, the Federal Way, Grove Street, Main Street, the University Drive and West Parkcenter. These budget lodging options include the likes of the Best Western Northwest Lodge, the DoubleTree Club, the Econo Lodge Boise, the Fairfield Inn, the Hampton Inn and the University Inn.

Many local residences in and around central Boise have been converted into friendly bed and breakfast accommodation, often offering cheap rooms and comfortable lodging. These guest houses are a popular alternative to more mainstream hotels, although the quality of facilities can vary, with price being a good approximation of what to expect.

Slightly more upmarket accommodation options in Boise include a range of hotels with scenic views, apartment rentals and historic inns. Close to the city center, the Grove Hotel is part of the Bank of America Center and is a vast complex, with superb facilities.

Other mid-range and more luxurious hotels in Boise can be found along the East Mallard Drive, North Cloverdale Road, South Capitol Boulevard, West Overland, West Denton and West Emerald. These hotels include the Amerisuites Town Square Mall, the Ameritel Inn Spectrum, the Ameritel Inn Towne Square, the Anniversary Inn, the Residence Central Cap Boulevard and the Springhill Suites.

Additional, more scenic accommodation, is sited just a short drive from Boise. Standing around 16 miles / 26 km from central Boise, the Bogus Basin Resort is popular throughout the year, with winter skiing and summer hiking trails. Lodging here includes the Pioneer Condominiums, where you will discover some of the best possible views of the area.