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Nov 30, 2009 by Tyler from Kirkland,WA
Overall Rating: 7

• Newer remodeled rooms.
• Facility was older than expected.

“The room was fairly comfortable and clean but I would not rate the hotel as a 3-star. Probably more in the 2.5 star range. It is a little tough to access from the freeway but all around a fairly pleasant experience.”

Nov 25, 2009 by Vick's from Idaho Falls,ID
Overall Rating: 5

• Location.
• They forgot to make our breakfast.

“It was okay, no good channels and they forgot our breakfast.”

Oct 9, 2009 by Laurie from Twin Falls,ID
Overall Rating: 8

• The hotel was very clean and modern.
• The TV channel selection was not very good.

“The hotel was nice. At check-in, the woman was very nice and allowed us to check in almost three hours before we were supposed to. The room was very well appointed. The only problem we really had there was the electronic card scanners. They were very touchy and it took us some time to get into our room and into the pool area. Also, the pool was not very clean. It had a lot of leaves in it. However, the hotel itself was very clean. The furnishings were very modern.”

Oct 7, 2009 by Kelly from Hagerman,ID
Overall Rating: 7

• Price was good.
• Across the street from a club! No complimentary breakfast.

“It is an older hotel across the street from a club! I am not sure what makes a hotel have higher stars. If it is because of the overpriced room service or restaurants on site, that is ridiculous. I would take a Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express, etc. any day. Even local calls were not free. Cable selection was poor as well in comparison with other chains.”

Oct 6, 2009 by James from Bartlett,TN
Overall Rating: 8

• Nice bed, quartz bathroom finish, nice pillows.
• Older, rougher area of town, inconvenient location.

“This hotel reflected an older establishment with a nice, quiet room, and good bed, in a older part of the city. We found the management competent, and a pleasant staff. There is no free continental breakfast at this location.”

Sep 27, 2009 by James from Pocatello,ID
Overall Rating: 10

• It was beautiful and easy to find.
• No free breakfast and no fridge or microwave.

“Overall,
I think it is a great hotel, except for the fact you have to pay for breakfast the next morning, and there isn't a fridge to stock up yourself.”

Aug 27, 2009 by Patti from Brush Prairie,WA
Overall Rating: 8

• The rooms were very nice, the beds fantastic.
• The lobby and hallways need to be updated, smell smokey.

“The rooms are nice, the bed was fantastic. Pass on the hotel restaurant, the sports bar was lively and friendly. Didn't have time to use the hotel gym but peeked in; nicer than most.”

Aug 27, 2009 by Linda from Cinebar,WA
Overall Rating: 8

• Beds were very comfy.
• Room needed repairs.

“It was nice, but not convenient to places to eat. The room needed repairs done.”

Aug 17, 2009 by Richard from Tunkhannock,PA
Overall Rating: 9

• Everything, especially the soft beds
• two twin-like size beds

“If you stay at Red Lion you can't go wrong. Very comfortable beds and nice size rooms. The bar served great food at a very reasonable price. All of the staff was nice and friendly.”

Aug 4, 2009 by Jessica from Gooding,ID
Overall Rating: 7

• The hotel was clean, attractive, and comfortable.
• While the remodeling of this hotel is nice, the bathroom and room doors could have used an upgrade as well.

“The hotel is a great economical value. It is close to downtown, and is great for business travelers. I used the hotel gym and was pleased with the quality of the equipment, and good use of space. Be prepared for the hotel to debit an extra $40 out of your account, and then credit it back to you once your stay is complete. I am use to hotels holding my card number, but not actually debiting my account. This was not stated up front, and I was very disappointed.”

Jul 13, 2009 by Shelly from Logan,UT
Overall Rating: 9

• It was very clean and the room we stayed in had great access to the pool. The front desk clerk was helpful in asking us if we would like a room close.

“Great!”

Jun 30, 2009 by Kirk from West Valley City,UT
Overall Rating: 9

• Room was
  very nice and comfortable.

“I would recommend it to friends for sure.”

Jun 7, 2009 by Brian from Everett,WA
Overall Rating: 3

• The beds were small and uncomfortable.

“The beds were small and uncomfortable and the sheets felt Grimm.”

Jun 7, 2009 by Dan from Caldwell,ID
Overall Rating: 8

• Room was clean and attractive.
• Only had two double beds as an option.

“This is an older hotel that has undergone a recent remodel. Room was, clean and well-appointed.”

Jun 5, 2009 by Sherry from Springville,UT
Overall Rating: 8

• They didn't provide a breakfast.

“It was clean and comfortable.”

Jun 4, 2009 by Sandy from Chino Hills,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Clean rooms, separate sinks and
  good service.

“Our overall experience with this hotel was pleasurable.”

Jun 4, 2009 by Bob from Surrey,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Very clean, comfortable beds, good service.
• No complaints.

“Very clean. Would recommend it.”

Jun 1, 2009 by Cindy from Olympia,WA
Overall Rating: 4

• Close to downtown Boise.
• Too loud, sliding glass door lock not very secure.

“I would definitely not rate this hotel as a three star hotel. The pool was very functional but had no resort type feel to it. The workout room was nice, but fairly small and only had a few things. The strip bar environment across the street was not peaceful or safe feeling late at night.”

May 19, 2009 by Sue from Wendell,ID
Overall Rating: 9

• Clean and close to BSU where our business was located.
• They need a continental breakfast.

“The hotel was nice and
we enjoyed our stay.”

Apr 18, 2009 by Lisa from Idaho Falls,ID
Overall Rating: 10

• Everything.
• Nothing.

“This hotel was very comfortable and the staff was helpful would highly recommend.”

Apr 8, 2009 by Douglas from Sugar City,ID
Overall Rating: 9

• Great staff.
• Too much cleaning solution used in the room.

“First time at a Red Lion hotel, and we will return there soon.”

Apr 2, 2009 by Anne from Nampa,ID
Overall Rating: 3

• It was clean for the most part.
• Pool was closed. No
  DVD player, old TV's, not many channels with cable.

“The elevator was broken, the staff helped as minimal as possible. It had no DVD player, the TV's were old style with not very many channels, the sheets were old and would not stay on the beds, therefore leaving us directly on the mattress. Room service was extremely slow.”

Mar 26, 2009 by Terese from Hansen,ID
Overall Rating: 4

• It was quiet.
• It took twenty plus minutes to check in as the manager didn't help the desk clerk.

“Our room was not clean. Rugs not vacuumed, bathroom and mirrors dirty. Misc maintenance was needed.”

Mar 19, 2009 by Brad from Idaho Falls,ID
Overall Rating: 8

• A
  wonderful king room.
• The people in the adjoining room were very noisy.

“Easy to find, good parking.”

Jan 28, 2009 by Rhonda from Koosharem,UT
Overall Rating: 9

• The bed was very comfortable.

“The Hotel was very nice, we arrived very late 4 A.M. because of bad roads so we didn't get to enjoy it as much as we would have liked to but it was very nice, the beds were very comfortable.”

Nov 15, 2008 by Kelly from Prosser,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• The rooms were large with upscale finishings. Very comfortable beds.
• Older exterior and updated interior.

“Very nice rooms with great beds, upscale finishings and safe parking.”

Nov 1, 2008 by Gordon
Overall Rating: 10

• Comfortable room and easy access to Riverwalk.
• Does not apply, nice hotel.

“Easy access to city center or mall and freeway. Also accessible to river-walk area.”

Oct 21, 2008 by Jane
Overall Rating: 9

• I thouroughly enjoyed myself, thank you!
• Could not stay longer!

“This is a very nice place to stay, great location, nice, friendly, well informed non-intrusive staff! A great escape! Thank you!”

Oct 2, 2008 by Vernon
Overall Rating: 7

• Good toiletries in the bathrooms and good shower head.
• Location.

“Decent hotel. Adequate, but nothing special. Staff was friendly and helpful. Being pet friendly is nice. Our small dog was comfortable.”

Sep 19, 2008 by Jill
Overall Rating: 6

“All was good except our room didn't get cleaned one day and the card for the room kept failing. All in all it was very nice for the price and great location.”

Sep 16, 2008 by Jon
Overall Rating: 7

• Very convenient downtown location.

“Clean, good location.”

Sep 13, 2008 by Elzy from White Plains, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Incredibly comfortable mattress.
• Pillows without labels - I was told there was no down in room, but got terrible allergic reaction after sleeping there.

“It's a nice place, small room, nicely decorated, as I always check pillows and other bedding for down content because of severe allergies. Pillows did not have labels and housekeeping/front desk told me they were not down. Nevertheless, I had a terrible allergic reaction after spending one night there.”

Sep 13, 2008 by J from Riverside, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Good location.
• Nothing.

“Hotel was very nice and fairly close to downtown. I would stay here again.”

Sep 12, 2008 by Carla from Halfway, OR
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Convenient restaurant with good food. Close to downtown.
• Outdated and tired looking.

“This hotel is conveniently located close to downtown, even walking distance for those who like to stroll. The on-site restaurant is convenient and serves good food. The rooms are well appointed with comfortable beds and plenty of pillows. It is very quiet. The heating and cooling system does not go on and off noisily like in some places. The only complaint I have is that it lacks updating and has a very businesslike feel. I noticed a lot of airline pilots stayed there.”

Sep 7, 2008 by Julie C. from Salem, OR
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Comfortable bed and pillows also the use of Bath & Body products.
• Coffee maker was not clean. Sugar packets were under the coffee maker.

“The bed was very comfortable and was much appreciated after a long day of travel. Staff was friendly and helped us with our questions.”

Sep 1, 2008 by Jerrica from Pocatello, ID
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• The beds were so comfortable.
• Our rooms were not adjoining.

“It was a great hotel and the price was fantastic. We would stay there again.”

Aug 31, 2008 by Mel from South Jordan, UT
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very nice place to stay in.
• View from window was bad. You could see the roof and the other rooms on the other side.

“Very nice place to stay. Great room and the people there were great. Just ask and you got help with any question.”

Aug 30, 2008 by Don from Des Moines, IA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Staff was very pleasant.
• Wise it was closer to downtown.

“Very happy with this hotel. Staff was always helpful. Room was always cleaned well. I requested a late check out (1:30 PM) and there was no problem.”

Aug 29, 2008 by Patti from Halfway, OR
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• The room was quite pleasantly decorated, it was comfortable, quiet and the mattress was good to sleep on.
• We always like to watch the Home and Garden Channel when we go on vacation. The Red Lion didn't offer this channel and it was a big disappointment.

“The Red Lion was located well, allowing for great walks in the North end of Boise as well as into downtown. The hotel was quiet, clean and very comfortable. The price was very reasonable and made it possible for us to stay more nights. Our only complaint was that the cable TV package they subscribe to seems heavy on sports and news channels, and HBO - which never has movies we want to watch. Perhaps the hotel's choice of cable service is aimed to please a male business traveler? We like to watch programs on the Home and Garden channel when we go on vacation and this channel wasn't available.”

Aug 25, 2008 by Hugh from Steamboat Springs, CO
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[4] • Location:[3]

• Leaving it.
• Everything, including bed bugs.

“Awful, I don't recommend this property to anyone. Not worth the price and the antiquated furnishings reminded me of an outdated truck stop.”

Aug 23, 2008 by Barbara from Eugene, OR
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location was convenient to everything we needed in Boise.
• Lack of complimentary continental breakfast.

“The staff here was great, the room was very clean and the pool was outstanding. We will definitely stay here again when we travel to Boise.”

Aug 22, 2008 by Fran from Cascade, ID
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• The tower rooms are nice.
• Carpet was dirty.

“I have stayed at this hotel in the past and was very disappointed in the quality of the room that was provided on this stay.”

Aug 22, 2008 by Charity from Las Vegas, NV
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was convenient, clean, and quiet for the price.
• It was lacking a fridge.

“I would highly recommend this hotel for those visiting Boise. It was about a 2 minute drive to downtown, which was adorable. The hotel itself was very clean and quiet with most amenities a traveler would need. The staff was friendly and helpful as well.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Daryl from Graham, WA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• Friendly staff, excellent bed, large bathroom.
• Shows it's age.

“Expected cleaner looking hotel. Hotel is heading toward seedy. Room was nice, staff was friendly and helpful, amenities are available. Just gives impression of being a dowdy lady.”

Aug 19, 2008 by Elisa from Rigby, ID
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Handicap accessible room provided with no problem.
• Room was kind of small, would have been nice to have breakfast included.

“Very clean and comfortable. Easy to work with staff.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Dan from Denver, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Location.
• Can't find any fault. It was a nice hotel.

“Nice hotel. Formerly the Double Tree Hotel. I think the room is nicer than the current Double Tree location.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Deana from Delta, UT
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• Bed were very comfortable.
• Rooms were on the small side.

“Nice hotel for the price. Better for business travel or adults without children. Rooms seemed cramped, but beds were very nice.”

Jul 26, 2008 by Rich from Tucson, AZ
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• The bed was comfortable.
• It wasn't a 3 star.

“A clean and decent place to stay. Quiet and nice if you need to be near Downtown.”

Jul 23, 2008 by Sharon from Rexburg, ID
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Room was very clean, excellent, comfortable bed.
• No continental breakfast. No fridge in our room, but staff helped with that situation.

“It was very convenient for our needs. Easy on and off the city connector road. Staff was very accommodating when we found there was no fridge. They even offered to change our room, but we just had them keep our left-overs in the dining room fridge overnight. Loved the bed - wished we could have stayed longer.”

Jul 21, 2008 by Melinda A. from Redmond, WA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Pool, weight room, parking, internet.
• Room smelled of smoke, did not like bed.

“The hotel would be great for families - close to the freeway and downtown, has a pool and restaurants. Rooms were nice, but not extravagant. Free WiFi and parking! Newly remodeled, although it still smelled a bit musty.”