Boise
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Travelers have sought refuge within Boise's comforting arms since the beginning of Boise's history. Oregon Trail emigrants, looking forward to their stay at Fort Boise, remarked that the early Boiseans were "exceedingly polite, courteous and hospitable." Boise's charms attracted early 1900s dignitaries like Will Rogers, Teddy Roosevelt and Clarence Darrow to the chateau-styled Idanha Hotel.
Downtown
The Owyhee Plaza Hotel is considered one of the top choices in the Downtown area. The 90-year-old facility retains an old-fashioned charm while offering modern conveniences, like 11 meeting and banquet rooms.
Nearby, is the Grove Hotel, the pulse of downtown Boise. Offering 250 rooms and 22 suites, the hotel is connected to the
For a luxurious, pampered stay in Boise, visitors should check into one of the newer hotels, the Anniversary Inn. With 38 theme rooms, the Inn spoils its guests with a Jacuzzi and big screen television in every room. Close to the Kathryn Albertson Park and Boise River, it offers delightful recreation nearby. Adjacent to the Boise River, the Shilo Inn Riverside is the perfect location for downtown convenience and Boise River access. Guests jog, bike or skate along the paved pathway, stopping at a riverside restaurant for a cool refreshment or snack along the way.
Boise Bench
On the other side of town, west of downtown, Boise State University and ParkCenter Boulevard, lies Boise's shopping hub, the Boise Towne Square Mall. Flagship stores like Dillard's and the Bon Marche attract shoppers from around the state. Chain restaurants and other large stores dot the area.
The mall's popularity has also attracted comfortable lodging options. Two all-suite hotels, AmeriSuites Hotel and Plaza Suite Hotel, are close to the mall and only a few minutes by car to downtown Boise. Shopping junkies should check into the Ameritel Inn, located next to the mall, and indulge in their bargain-hunting impulses.
Southeast
Boise River accommodations are popular for a reason. Guests can combine some of Boise's best features with friendly lodging. Sitting next to the Boise River Greenbelt, Cavanaughs ParkCenter Suites is an all-suites hotel so close to the river that fishermen might want to bring their gear. The equally comfortable Doubletree Club ParkCenter is located nearby, offering the same large hotel luxuries, as well as freshly-baked cookies, a tradition that many hotel chains now include. These two luxurious hotels are located in the ParkCenter Boulevard area, home to elegant houses lining the Boise River and a variety of shops and restaurants.
Considered an entertainment hub, nearby Boise State University (BSU) attracts visitors for musical and theatrical entertainment at the Morrison Center for Performing Arts and BSU Pavilion, and sports events at the Bronco Stadium. The University Inn is a popular lodging option for Bronco fans with easy access to BSU and downtown attractions.
Southwest
As the mall's growth has attracted hotel chains, so has Boise's airport area. Flights, bringing businesspeople to Boise for high-tech meetings, have increased. Located in Boise's barren southwestern district, these hotels offer modern comforts but do not have the ambiance of Boise's other locations. However, if convenience to the airport is your only criteria, you will be amazed at the number of hotels greeting you as you leave the airport.
The Shilo Inn Airport and Holiday Inn Boise are two of the more expensive airport hotels. The Holiday Inn offers an unique entertainment complex, the Holidome, with a video arcade, indoor pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center. The hotel is also home to one of the larger conference facilities in town.
