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Residence Inn by Marriott Boise Downtown/University

★★★ 1401 Lusk Avenue, Boise, US

9.3 guest rating· 183 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Airport Transfer and Amenities

Experience a seamless stay with our complimentary transfer service to Boise International Airport, located just 3 miles away. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, and fully-equipped kitchens in all suites.

Comfortable Suites with Entertainment Options

Relax in style in our suites and studios featuring a living area with a flat-screen satellite TV, fireplace, and a balcony or patio. Perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Boise.

Relaxation and Recreation

Indulge in our seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center for ultimate relaxation. Don't forget to make use of the barbecue facilities for a delightful evening. Book your stay at Residence Inn Boise Downtown for a memorable experience.

Rooms & rates

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Loft, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 6 · 82 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>883 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch HDTV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free newspaper, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and recycling bin</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 4 · 59 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>635 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and recycling bin</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Loft, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 6 · 82 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>883 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and recycling bin</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Loft, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Sleeps 6 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Energy-saving switches and recycling bin</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Queen Studio with Sofa Bed

Sleeps 4 · 51 m² · Sofa bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen, seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV and sofa bed, and dining area are all available in this studio. A fireplace and a patio are included.

Penthouse Suite

Sleeps 6 · 82 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen

This very spacious suite features 2 bedrooms and a separate living room an dining area. A full kitchen and a fireplace are also provided.

One-Bedroom Queen Suite

Sleeps 4 · 59 m² · Sofa bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen and a balcony are featured in this spacious 1-bedroom suite. A separate living room with 2 flat-screen satellite TVs and a fireplace is included.

Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite, 1 king and 2 double

Sleeps 6 · 82 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen

Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a fireplace. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower.

King or Queen Studio with Sofa Bed and Adapted Tub - Mobility Accessible

Sleeps 4 · 51 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen

The spacious studio features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The studio has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.

King or Queen Studio with Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible

Sleeps 4 · 51 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen

Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The spacious studio offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness center
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Business center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fax/photocopying
  • First aid kit available
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Minimarket on site
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Public Bath
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Tennis court

Location

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1401 Lusk Avenue, Boise, US

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.3183 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Clean rooms+ Good breakfast− Limited parking− Need for more breakfast selection− Uncomfortable fold-out bed
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.5
Room Quality9.2
Amenities8.9
Value for Money9.2

great place with easy access. fireworks show was a bonus.

10.0

Great and friendly staff. unit exceeded my expectations.

− N/A

Terry · US · 2026-07-06

Came here to visit Boise State University for campus tour

10.0

Staff was exceptional. Cleanliness was amazing, rooms are very spacious. Definitely will be staying here again!

lindseyChurch · 2026-06-25

Room 713 is noisy, too small, and has serious maintenance issues

4.0

The location of this hotel is great and the grounds are wonderful and I appreciated that it was pet friendly. Also, the front desk was friendly and the breakfast was nice. However, I am a Gold Marriott member and felt like I was put in maybe one of the worst rooms, room 713. When I checked in, they acted like this was a really nice room, especially for our dogs, but it was a disappointment. Because I used points, unlike in the past, all I could book was a studio, but this was the smallest studio I've ever stayed in at a Residence Inn - or at IHG hotels where I also have Platinum status. I have stayed at so many Marriott hotels that I had over 1,000,000 points when I retired and this was by far the worst room I've ever been given anywhere I've traveled in the world. First, the HVAC system was so LOUD that we could not use it. It made a high squeal underneath what sounded like a jet engine and it shook inside the locked closet where it was located. Also, one of the lights on the King bed flickered and also made a high squeal so we couldn't use it as it was painful to our ears and our dogs' ears. In addition, the salt and pepper shakers were completely empty on arrival and it took 2 days to get a replacement. We were there for only 3 nights, but traveling with 2 dogs and 2 bikes, so we decided to "live with it" and not use the HVAC as **it would have been a lot of work to move** and, instead, we opened the patio door at night to stay cool. Only the patio door did not open onto a patio, but the parking lot! We could do this because it was cool in Boise and we had big dogs to protect us (women staying alone do not feel safe with doors that open to a parking lot and our bikes - and dogs - are very valuable!) That door and the one window in the studio both looked out onto a busy area so we were never able to open the curtains and get natural light inside. Weirdly, the outside A/C units for the entire hotel are all enclosed in a patio area - so the patio doors are just for looks I guess. One morning, someone was trying to park a large truck (the lot was clearly marked for compact cars) right outside our room and he drove onto the small walkway by our room and almost drove right through the patio door! I was amazed that no one from the front desk saw this and we had to run outside our room yelling at him to stop. He did stop - literally 2 inches from smashing our patio door. In addition, the location of room 713 was the closest room to the BBQ area and the pool and so we could smell smoke when we opened the patio door and one night there were teenagers partying there past the socially acceptable quiet time of 10pm. Our last morning, a groundskeeper was using a leaf blower and the LOUD noise went on and on and on. We watched him walk back and forth in the parking lot blowing dirt to and fro, but never blowing it out of the way. He must be paid by the hour. He even blew right outside our front door and it was already clean! So, this was a NOISY room with an HVAC that was unusable. Ironically, my two dogs did not bark once during our stay - though the driver who almost drove into our room did scare them. The two dogs in the room above us did bark though. Sigh....We made do and I did tell the front desk when we checked out about all this issues so, hopefully, they will fix the HVAC before putting anyone else in that room now that the weather is getting warm in Boise. We usually stay at the Townplace Suites next door, but decided to check out this hotel. Never again! They are right next to each other and the Townplace Suites has bigger rooms and is more quiet plus everything works correctly. Again, this was the SMALLEST Residence Inn room I've ever experienced and I travel all over the world. I used points for this stay and maybe that's why they didn't seem to care to put me in a good room - a slap in the face somewhat due to my status. I even offered to pay for an upgrade when we checked in, but was told no. I assumed the hotel was booked solid, but we could tell this was not true when we walked the grounds with the dogs and saw the empty parking spots. I was visiting a friend in Boise whose sister had died and made sure everyone in her family and extended family knew to not have friends stay there. I don't usually write negative reviews, but this experience was just too negative to stay quiet. If it had been one night, it would have been easier, but 4 days and 3 nights made for a very annoying stay. Yes, the location is great, but if regular maintenance is not done then this hotel is going to go downhill like room 713 is downhill. And who puts dogs in a room next to the parking lot when there's grass throughout the grounds and grassy dog areas? Sorry, but the experience for this frequent traveler was epic fail.

deweese3 · 2026-05-20

Guest review

10.0

This was my second stay while visiting my son at Boise state. It’s perfect walking distance to everything and the staff is great, rooms comfortable and clean. I’ll definitely keep booking with them.

Kevin Or Suzy · US · 2026-04-13

Nice experience overall, but avoid reserving a fold-out bed.

7.0

The location is great, the staff is friendly, the facility is good, and the complimentary breakfast was good.

− We were a party of three (father, mother, daughter) and we reserved a room with a queen-sized bed and a fold-out bed. The fold-out bed was very uncomfortable and there was only a thin blanket, so my daughter was cold. The next day we asked for another blanket and received a second very thin blanket. It worked, but the fold-out bed isn't a good option for anyone in terms of mattress comfort or blankets.

Josh · US · 2026-01-19

Guest review

9.0

Large room

− Breakfast selection Tight parking

Suzanne · US · 2026-01-02

Good to know

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

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›Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

›Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 5 per day.