Holiday Inn Exp University Area, BoiseHoliday Inn Exp University Area in Boise, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 49 of 84 hotels we score in Boise. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $204 a night (cached, not a live quote).This Holiday Inn Express sits on W Parkcenter Blvd in Boise, about a mile from Boise State University and a short drive from downtown and the airport, with a free airport shuttle. It is a contemporary IHG property with an outdoor pool, fitness centre, business centre, valet parking and pet-friendly rooms. Guests get free WiFi, a complimentary breakfast buffet and a manager's reception, and the front desk runs around the clock. Rooms are described as clean and quiet, and staff get consistently good feedback. It suits travellers visiting the university, flying through Boise, or working in the city. Note that rates start around $204 a night, which is not cheap for this category.What stands out

Friendly, accommodating staff

Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms

Generous free breakfast buffet

Free airport shuttle and parking

Watch out for

Nightly rates start around $204

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