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Reviews of Boise Guest House

3.5 out of 5
Boise Guest House
614 N 5th Street, Boise, ID

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Newport Beach

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the travel suite which is 2 bedrooms, a living room and a full kitchen. It felt Ike home. The location was great within walking distance of the capital and downtown. I highly recommend the Boise guest house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Chris - BGH on Nov 10, 2020
Judy, Thank you for making the Boise Guest House your home away from home. We are happy to hear it was comfortable for you.

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Boise, Id

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessibility to downtown, easy to get in and out, no key required. Nice kitchen etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Chris - BGH on Jul 21, 2020
Thank you, Martha. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Derek, Boise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulously refurbished six room boutique hotel right in the heart of everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Good neighborhood. Good location. Boise is wonderful city. Room was too small. Bathroom sink area was too small. Shower was dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neal, Palm Springs

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully remodeled downtown Victorian. Beautiful room. Beautiful view. I wish I had days to spend and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was very charming and the bed was comfortable. Everything you would need was provided. Since it is an old building it isn't silent, a small fan for white noise would have been nice. I could hear from the neighboring room shoes walking on the wood floor and tv or music playing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVED everything about this property!My only complaint is my only one day and night to enjoy.So beautiful so peaceful so perfectly decorated .I want to move it to Oregon and have as my living space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s an excellent location and so cutely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boise Guest House: Disappointing and Overpriced
Boise Guest House is an antiquated rooming house which might appear to be charming from the descriptions but is actually quite disappointing. Our $200+ room was listed as a 'story suite' but was actually a cramped single room with a bunch of random items--microwave, refrigerator, table--added to make it seem like more than just a room. None of the furniture matched and the chairs provided were the wrong height for the table. The 'bathroom' sink is tiny and actually located in the room, not in the bathroom. The building itself is over 100 years old and is many ways that's obvious. For example- the area for hanging clothes was not a closet but rather a small very dark curtain-shrouded niche next to the bed, about two feet in height, that was actually pretty scary looking. As it was so low it was necessary to bend way over to either place clothes there or retrieve them. Finally, they have a self check in system, which is convenient, but as a consequence, no staff are on the premises, making the whole experience a bit creepy. The Boise downtown Hyatt, a few blocks west, is a much better deal for $40 less--huge room, brand new facility with a pool and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very quaint and cheerful place to stay. I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Boise. We spent 8 nights there with our 11 year old boy and absolutely loved it. Felt like home
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
It was a great alternative to a chain hotel and a great walking neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fabulous. Very centrally located. Great for a family (only downside the bathroom was in the bedroom with the queen. And the room was VERY warm - we turned down all the heat to 55 which helped. All in all the it was set up will and there was not an amenity that was missing. Very clean and comfortable and well thought out. We will definitely stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

An excellent first time stay. I loved how easy it was to check in. The room was adorable and had more than I needed. It’s only 2 blocks to the capital mall where my work is located. I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Eve on Nov 27, 2018
Thanks for your review, Jeffrey! We appreciate you taking the time to tell the world about the Boise Guest House! And we thank you in advance for booking directly. See you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, McCall, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique, cozy, downtown getaway!
What a cozy and unique place to stay! My wife and I very much enjoyed the decor, location, comfortable bed, and amenities that were provided. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Eve-Marie on Oct 31, 2018
Thanks, Joshua! We always appreciate reviews! Have a wonderful Halloween and we hope that if your travel plans bring you back to Boise that you will consider staying with us again. Warm Regards, Eve-Marie

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Gem in the Gem State
Lovely spot within walking distance of everything, be it the conference center, local night life or nearby hiking trails. I was upgraded to a suite and had a truly lovely experience. Bed was comfy, room was well stocked with everything I could want (including yoga mat and laundry!), Wifi was fast, and the outdoor area was simply beautiful. Lots of privacy as well with my own entrance. Even the price had me smiling. I won't be staying anywhere else in future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Eve-Marie on Oct 31, 2018
HI Jonathan, Wow! What a wonderful review. Thanks for staying with us and taking the time to write a review. Reviews help keep small businesses optimized! Looking forward to your next stay! Cheers~Eve-marie

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guesthouse is in a great location; close enough to walk to downtown and bike to the Greenbelt. From the Treetop Suite I could see the Capitol dome, and even with the proximity to downtown the neighborhood was quiet. The suite was clean and comfortable with the right combination of old-fashioned charm and modern style. Staff was very friendly. It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Eve-Marie on Sep 18, 2018
Thank you so much for writing a review! We look forward to having you stay with us again if your travel plans bring you back to Boise! Cheers~ Eve-Marie Bergren | Owner

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
I highly recommend to anyone traveling thru or to Boise to check out the Boise Guest house and make your reservations! Great location, clean and homey! You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Eve-Marie on Sep 18, 2018
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to write a review for the Boise Guest House! We hope that if your travel plans bring you back to Boise that you will consider staying with us again. Cheers~ Eve-Marie Bergren | owner

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Elko, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My second night, a week after the first, went a bit smoother since I knew the check-in procedure, and had the access code at hand. Another nice room, great atmosphere, excellent location. Takes a while to figure out the tv-remote setup, though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Eve-Marie | Owner on Aug 10, 2018
Hi Patrick, Thanks for staying with us at the Boise Guest House! Yes, the check-in is a little different as we are a very small Inn. It is hard to describe all the details of our boutique lodging when guest book on Expedia. You are always welcome to book directly at Boise Guest House! thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, San Diego,CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel with great decor and layout. In central Boise and beautiful historical district. Could see the capital building from our room and walk to it. Definitely will stay here again when I return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Eve-Marie on Aug 11, 2018
Thank you, Barbara! We appreciate you taking time to review our little Boise Guest House on Expedia! I hope you have a great summer and we'll see you next time. Please note you can always book directly with us at Boise Guest House and save a small business online travel agency fees. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

A, Salt Lake City, UT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodations near downtown Boise. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from K on Aug 1, 2018
Hi A, So glad you had a great time staying with us. Thanks for taking your time to write a review! Please consider booking directly through our website at Boise Guest House. Have a great summer! Cheers, Katriel | Guest Services

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Elko, Nv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice central location, very quiet and comfortable. Minor difficulty getting an access code for the front door, but call for assistance went right through, and all was fine. Like a b & b where you’d just as soon be by yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Eve-Marie | Owner | Boise Guest House on Jul 24, 2018
HI Patrick! Thank you for staying with us! We appreciate you taking your time to let others know you had a positive experience. Have a wonderful day! Eve-Marie

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
This was a great place to stay when traveling through Boise. It's very homey, Airbnb-esque, while still being a hotel. I stayed in Room 3 and it was ideal. It had a full kitchen, living room, access to the backyard, and 2 bedrooms. You also can walk anywhere downtown from the location - it's great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Eve-Marie | Owner | Boise Guest House on Jul 24, 2018
Hi Holly! Thanks for writing a review and letting the Expedia community know about our accommodation. We look forward to having you back when your travel plans bring you back into Boise. Please feel free to also book directly on our website. Cheers, Eve-Marie

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet B&B
Such a lovely, historical home! Our room was sweet as could be! We got to hang out on the porch during a rainstorm complete with thunder and lightening which we don't experience in California often! We had a very interesting encounter with a passer-by too which overall added to the charm of porch living! My only drawback to the visit was that there was restoration painting going on and hazard roping off of the home with lead base paint. I get it, but we got some funny looks and comments while hanging out on the porch! Aside from that totally charming !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Eve-Marie on Aug 9, 2018
Hi Carol, Thank you so much for writing a review on Hotels.com! We appreciate you mentioning the historic porch and how lovely it is to enjoy the passersby. Yes, we had a surprise from the painting company, cordoning off the entire building before I could even get there... it was a total surprise, they didn't even tell us that would be happening and was an inconvenience to staff and guests alike! I hope that if your travel plans bring you back to Boise that you will consider booking directly with us at the Boise Guest House and save a small inn the online booking fee. Thanks again! Have a great summer. Eve-Marie

10/10 Excellent

kate, Ketchum, ID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stylish Suites in Charming Guest House
The Boise Guest House is our favorite place to stay when we are in town. The location is fantastic with such close proximity to great restaurants and cafes downtown. Each suite has its own magical theme with impeccable design. On top of that, some suites are dog-friendly which is so convenient when traveling with Fido. Classy, cozy, convenient...I hate it when it's time to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Eve-Marie | Owner | Boise Guest House on Jul 24, 2018
Hi Kate! Thanks for writing such a nice review on Expedia. I'm so glad you had a great visit. If your travel plans bring you back to Boise, please consider booking directly with us on our website. Have a wonderful day! Cheers, Eve-Marie

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Eve-Marie on Aug 9, 2018
Hi! Not much here to respond to, just a rating! Let us know how we can serve our customers better to earn a 5 star rating! Thank you, Eve-Marie, Owner at Boise Guest House

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a lovely place to stay. I didn't have any interaction, except for email communication, with the staff so I can't speak to the service, but I loved this spot and will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A vintage gem in the City of Trees
The Boise Guest House Annex is in a lovely residential neighborhood easy walking distance to both retail and dining options in historic downtown Boise. Nestled amongst Victorian homes and verdant trees, it is a quiet, peaceful environment. The apartment itself is spacious, well equipped and tidy, with a Boho chic decor and fun original art for purchase. Bikes are available for cruising the neighborhood, and the the staff is readily available.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this cute place. Different than the usual hotel. Staying there again.
Response from Eve-Marie on Apr 24, 2018
Hi Laura! Thank you for staying with us, I appreciate your review! I hope that if your travel plans bring you back to Boise, you will choose BGH! Word of mouth is a small business' best friend, thanks for helping optimize our accommodation. Best Regards, Eve-Marie | Owner, Boise Guest House

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming room in a house-like setting. Everything immaculately clean, and laid out for an extended stay, including kitchen facilities, coffee pot, etc. Also quite close to the Capital building. Very nice overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, unique, comfortable. You feel like you are at home rather than being in a hotel room while traveling for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, fantastic suite and a very homey atmosphere. It would have been perfect if not for the spotty wifi and incredibly uncomfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Hi Adam! So sorry to hear this, looks like I have some sleeping to do at my own inn on the calendar. The mattresses are fairly new, so I'm unsure if you prefer a firmer mattress or if our mattresses are too soft? It's hard to meet everyone's needs! I am also looking into the wifi at BGH today! Best Regards, Eve-Marie Bergren | Owner Boise Guest House

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cozy stay in Boise
Looking for a different experience than just a hotel room? Then stay at Boise Guest house. It was so quaint staying in a historic house that has been converted into individual studio rooms with a fully stocked kitchen. It’s not a B&B and it’s very private. Loved it and we are planning a trip back to Boise just so we can stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

jan, portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cute and cozy boutique lodging. Clean, comfortable and convenient location in the heart of Boise. Great rates and amenities. Highly recommend and will stay there again. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visit downtown Boise near St Luke's Hospital.
This was a nice quaint old house that was modified for guest rooms. The room I had included a half size refrigerator with stove, microwave, about 24 inch flat screen TV and comfortable queen sized bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walk everywhere.
Close to downtown and many restaurants. A short drive to Art Museum, Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and the airport. Clean, comfortable, quiet. Our room had a living room/kitchen and two bedrooms. Safe feeling area with off-street parking. There were even brownie muffins where you pick up your keys. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Slippery Rock, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
This is a cute little place that is very close to downtown. We stayed in the animal trophy room (which has no dead animals, btw.) The room was clean and nice. It has a stove and refrig and would be nice for extended stay. The owners have thought of almost anything that you would need for your comfort. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Hello Kathy! Thank you for writing a review. We appreciate you taking the time respond and hope you will let us know how we can improve to earn a 5th star! Best Regards, Eve-Marie Bergren Boise Guest House | Owner

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Why make me give a rating for service when I interacted with no one from the guest house? It was self check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
HI Michael! We do our best to set the Boise Guest House up to be a hands off experience. We are always within a phone call's reach or just down the street, if not on site. As a small inn, we have designed it this way intentionally, and hope that Expedia's partners made it clear on their profiles that we are a self check-in! Unfortunately, they have the same criteria for our little inn that big box hotels have! We hope you will return to stay with us! Cheers, Eve-Marie Bergren | Owner Boise Guest House

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was what we needed Comfortable pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the place and will b spending another wkend this yr
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Twin Falls, ID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Boise
We were able to check in early while getting to know the delightful Kate, who was cleaning our room. And what a comfortable cozy room! Next best thing to being at home! It was in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet we were only a few blocks from downtown. Could walk to great restaurants and shopping. Had a fantastic time at the Santana concert, came back at 11 pm and totally enjoyed sitting outside on the classic front porch drinking gin and tonics before turning in. You can't do that at a motel! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy Tree Top Suite
The guest house was cozy, clean, quiet and centrally located near the Capitol park and downtown food and events. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Kept Secret
It was our first stay at the Boise Guest House... an impromptu overnight in Boise. We chose to try something a little different and now will put BGH at the top of our list for places to stay in Boise!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017