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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

3.0 of 5
1800 Fairview Ave., Boise, ID 83702 (Formerly Doubletree Boise Downtowner)
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Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
Ranked #17 of 55 hotels in Boise
4.0 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
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Salem, Oregon
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Upon check in, was told that the breakfast was included in the price of the room. At checkout, they tried to charge me $5 per person per day. After much arguing I was finally comp'd the meals. Rooms were older, beds were small and uncomfortable. I am sure there are better places to stay nearby. More

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Avon, CT
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I was only spending one night in Boise and got this hotel through Hotwire. It was great! It was close to everything I wanted to see, there was a nice little restaurant downstairs for dinner and a little breakfast cafe in the morning. The hot tub has recently been redone, so it was nice too. The bed was very comfortable.... More

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Ken Kester, General Manager at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, responded to this review
9 May 2012

We were thrilled to know that you had a great time with us during your recent stay. Thank you for taking the time to write such wonderful comments. We are always thrilled when we are able to exceed the expectations of our guests. Exceeding your expectations is what we aim to do each and every time and knowing that we... More

Salem, Oregon, United States
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I stayed at the Red Lion for 4 nights while I attended a group meeting. I was very impressed! The staff met every request with a smile and prompt action. The rooms were very comfortable and clean -- but the biggest plus was the staff! We were treated like honored guests by every group of employees. As an group traveling... More

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Ken Kester, General Manager at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write such wonderful comments about your recent stay with us at the Red Lion Hotel Boise. We are always thrilled when we are able to exceed the expectations of our guests. Exceeding your expectations is what we aim to do each and every time and knowing that we were able to achieve that... More

Sacramento
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We had a great stay at the Red Lion in Boise. Room was clean and very nice. The beds were great--very comfortable. Staff went out of their way to help. Nice stay. More

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Ken Kester, General Manager at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your experience here at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. We realize that you can stay anywhere and we thank you for choosing the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. We hope to see you again in the very near future and if there is anything we can do to... More

Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I stayed here for a group meeting. The room rate was very good for the quality of the hotel. The biggest issues were the room door lock and the staff responsiveness to a potential fire hazard that I alerted them about. The door locks are antiquated massive brass monstrosities that seem to read the key cards but fail to unlock... More

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Ken Kester, General Manager at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, responded to this review
18 April 2012

I would like to extend my appreciation for the time you spent sharing your observations with me. I noticed your review stated that you stay in May 2011. We are trying to investigate and take corrective action on the items you mentioned. Can you please contact me, so we can discuss the issue with the door lock? Our guest room... More

Heber City, Utah
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

My cousin and I meet in Boise twice a year and usually stay at this hotel, mainly for it's convenient location. We have always had clean rooms and friendly employees. We brought our daughters with us this year over St. Patrick's Day weekend. Our check-in went smoothly and the front desk employees were very friendly and helpful. However, we went... More

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Ken Kester, General Manager at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your experience here at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. We realize that you can stay anywhere and we thank you for choosing the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. As you reviewed stated we certainly made a mistake in schedule our staff the weekend of your stay. Characters Sports... More

San Francisco, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

The hotel is average, a little dated in need of updates but the service makes up for it. Thanks to Mike for the great service, will definetly recommend. More

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Ken Kester, General Manager at Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your experience here at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. We realize that you can stay anywhere and we thank you for choosing the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner. We hope to see you again in the very near future and if there is anything we can do to... More

PacNW
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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Because the manager of the hotel replied to my poor review of his hotel, I called and spoke to him about the conditions of the hotel during my last stay. He offered me a free night to come back and try again. I have to say that the second visit was MUCH, MUCH better. The room was clean and we... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

I've stayed at the Red Lion Boise several times over the years and it's a great hotel. Clean, updated rooms, friendly staff, one of the best hotel sports bars around! It might not be in the heart of downtown but it is within walking distance and in an area that I feel is safe to walk in. More

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Vancover, WA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

We got this hotel through hotwire for $49 so we weren't sure what to expect. As it turns out, we enjoyed our stay here thoroughly. We were especially nervous after reading some of the reviews on here but were pleasantly surprised by how nice the room was. The breakfast buffet for $4.95 is a bit of a rip off. It... More

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Address: 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise, ID 83702 (Formerly Doubletree Boise Downtowner)
Price range (per night):* RM282 - 424

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