New hotels in Boise

Boise tracks three open hotels, all within downtown's compact core: an independent AAA Four Diamond boutique, a restoration of the 1910 Tiner Building, and Idaho's largest hotel, a dual-branded tower that opened in 2026. No new project has been announced beyond these three as of today, so downtown is effectively the whole map for now: the difference between the three comes down to era, scale and price rather than location, since all three sit within about a 15-minute walk of one another.

What to do

A weekend in Boise

Walk the Basque Block, home to the Basque Museum & Cultural Center inside the 1864 Cyrus Jacobs-Uberuaga House, the only Basque museum in the United States, plus the Basque Center, Bar Gernika and Leku Ona restaurant, a concentration of Basque-American culture unusual outside northern Spain itself. In the afternoon, follow the Boise River Greenbelt, the paved path tracing the river through downtown past parks and public art, then head up into the foothills for sunset at Camel's Back Park, a short drive or bike ride from any of the three downtown hotels.

A full week

With more time, the Idaho State Capitol offers a free self-guided tour a few blocks from all three hotels, and Boise's foothills trail network extends well beyond Camel's Back into more serious hiking and mountain biking terrain toward Table Rock, with sweeping views back over downtown. Bogus Basin, Boise's local ski area, is about a 30-minute drive northeast for a half-day trip, and downtown's own restaurant and brewery scene along 8th Street rewards an evening without a car.

Where to stay

West Grove Street: Hotel Renegade

Hotel Renegade opened in 2024 at 1110 W Grove Street, downtown Boise's independent boutique hotel, holding AAA Four Diamond status in a market that hasn't historically had much boutique-luxury supply. The 122-room hotel starts from $120 a night.

Main Street, inside the 1910 Tiner Building: The Avery

The Avery opened in September 2023 at 1010 W Main Street, inside the 1910 Tiner Building: previously the Manitou Hotel, then one of the Northwest's largest moving-picture theaters, and from the late 1970s to the early 2000s the Blues Bouquet music venue. Michelin-recognized chef Cal Elliott, returning to his native Boise, and developer Michael Hormachea led the restoration, keeping original guest-room doors and an existing Brunswick bar intact after the upper floors had sat vacant as hotel rooms since 1971; the 39-room hotel starts from $165.

10th and Grove, Block 19: AC Hotel Boise Downtown

AC Hotel Boise Downtown opened in May 2026 as part of Idaho's largest hotel, a 15-story dual-branded tower developed by Pennbridge Hospitality on the former Block 19 site that pairs 175 AC Hotel by Marriott rooms with 121 Element by Marriott extended-stay suites under one roof. The 296-key building sits within walking distance of the Boise Centre, Idaho Central Arena and the Basque Block; the 16th-floor rooftop restaurant, The Boise Post, is downtown's newest dining destination, with AC Hotel rooms starting from $180.

Which hotel for your trip

Travelers who want boutique-scale luxury

Hotel Renegade's AAA Four Diamond rating and downtown address suit travelers who want a higher design and service level than Boise's market has typically offered.

Travelers who want a building with history

The Avery's restoration of the 1910 Tiner Building (kept intact through its moving-picture-theater and music-venue eras, with original doors and bar surviving) gives guests a specific piece of Boise's past rather than a new-build shell.

Business travelers and longer stays

AC Hotel Boise Downtown's scale, rooftop restaurant and adjoining Element extended-stay suites make it the practical choice for conventions at the nearby Boise Centre or multi-night business trips.

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest hotel in Boise?

The dual-branded tower housing AC Hotel Boise Downtown and Element Boise Downtown, which opened in May 2026 with 296 combined rooms and suites.

What is the Basque Block?

A stretch of downtown Boise's Grove Street built around Idaho's Basque-American community, including the Basque Museum & Cultural Center, the Basque Center, Bar Gernika and Leku Ona restaurant.

Is The Avery hotel new construction?

No: it's a restoration of the 1910 Tiner Building, which operated first as the Manitou Hotel, then a movie theater, and later the Blues Bouquet music venue before its guest rooms sat vacant from 1971 until 2023.

Are Boise's hotels within walking distance of each other?

Yes: Hotel Renegade, The Avery and AC Hotel Boise Downtown are all inside downtown Boise, within about a 10-15 minute walk of each other and the Basque Block.

How far is Bogus Basin ski area from downtown Boise hotels?

About a 30-minute drive northeast of downtown.

Is Idaho's Basque community only found in Boise?

Boise has one of the largest concentrations of Basque-Americans in the country, but the community's presence traces back across southern Idaho's sheep-ranching history; the Basque Block itself remains the most visible, tourist-facing hub. The three hotels covered in this guide are all downtown: travelers looking at the airport area or the foothills will find a different, largely chain-branded supply that isn't tracked here, since none of it represents a recent notable opening.