Residence Inn Boise Downtown University is built for longer stays and families. The all-suite format means each unit has a separate sleeping area, a living space and typically a kitchen, which makes it practical for groups, relocating workers and anyone who wants to cook or store food. It sits between downtown and Boise State University, close to the river, so you get access to both the city core and the Greenbelt. Suites range from studios to larger layouts with separate bedrooms. Kitchens typically include a refrigerator, microwave, cooktop and basic cookware, and a grocery shop nearby makes it easy to stock up. A free breakfast is common for the brand, and the hotel offers a fitness area, a pool or hot tub at some properties and laundry options. Check the room features you need when booking.
The location is a good balance between campus and downtown. The university, with its blue football field and arts events, is next door, and the Greenbelt is a short walk. Downtown restaurants, the Capitol and the Basque Block are a few minutes by bike or a short ride away. On football weekends, traffic and prices rise, so book early.
Families, sports fans visiting the university and travelers staying a week or more will appreciate the space. The hotel is also helpful for parents visiting students, as it is near campus. Couples who prefer quiet may enjoy it, though it lacks the nightlife of central downtown.
Rates at Residence Inn Boise Downtown University move with demand in Boise. Summer weekends, football Saturdays at nearby Boise State, big conventions and the holiday season are the busiest periods, and midweek stays in late winter are usually the quietest and cheapest. Ask about parking, since downtown garages are common and charges differ from hotel to hotel, and check whether breakfast, Wi-Fi and any resort or facility fees are included in the quoted rate.
If you are traveling with a bike, a pet or a lot of luggage, mention it when you book so the front desk can plan for you.
Ask about parking, pet policies and shuttles. Many guests walk or bike to the sights, and the Greenbelt gives a car-free route into the city center. Good value comes from longer stays and midweek bookings.
Boise is easy to navigate from any downtown base, with the Greenbelt, the Basque Block and the Capitol all within a short ride or walk. Whether you pick Residence Inn Boise Downtown University for its location, its style or its value, the practical advice is the same: reserve early for summer, ask for a quiet room if you are a light sleeper, and plan one or two days around the foothills and river so that you leave with more than a city view.
Why stay here
- ✓All-suite rooms
- ✓Kitchens in suites
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Near Boise State
- ✓Close to the Greenbelt
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Air conditioning
Good questions
Do the rooms have kitchens?+
Suites typically include a kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and cooktop. Check the room type when you book.
Is it near Boise State University?+
Yes. It is close to the campus and the river.
Is it good for long stays?+
Yes. Suites, kitchens and laundry make it practical for a week or more.
