The 10 Best Hotels in Boise ID 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the City of Trees’ Finest Stays

Boise in 2026 is no longer just Idaho’s capital — it’s the Treasure Valley’s luxury powerhouse, where downtown towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Boise River Greenbelt. With two major openings in 2025 (The Avery and AC Hotel Boise Downtown), a $100M+ renovation wave at icons like the Inn at 500 Capitol and Hotel 43, and the 8th Street district drawing 10 million visitors annually, the City of Trees now rivals Portland and Salt Lake City for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's skyline glamour to the North End's historic chic, Boise's hotels finally match the city's outdoor spirit.

Curated by the Boise-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Boise hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, biked the Greenbelt, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the City of Trees.

Why Trust This Boise Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Boise ID 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Inn at 500 Capitol – Downtown's Boutique Crown Jewel

Location: 500 S Capitol Blvd, Downtown

The city's intimate luxury icon — 112 rooms with Italian-inspired design, the only boutique hotel in Boise with a Forbes 4-Star rating and Richard's restaurant.

Standout: Rooftop terrace + complimentary breakfast 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.8/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,200+ reviews)

→ Inn at 500 Capitol Official

2. Hotel 43 – Downtown's Modern Classic

Location: 981 W Grove St, Downtown

112 rooms with local art — the only hotel with a rooftop bar (43rd floor) overlooking the Boise Foothills.

Standout: Chandlers Steakhouse + 43rd-floor lounge 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ Hotel 43

3. The Avery – The New 2025 Downtown Boutique Star

Location: 1100 W Front St, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 120 rooms with contemporary design, the only boutique hotel with a rooftop pool overlooking the Boise River.

Standout: Avery Rooftop + in-room Peloton bikes 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ The Avery

4. AC Hotel Boise Downtown – The New 2025 European Chic

Location: 700 W Main St, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 140 rooms with minimalist design, the only AC Hotel in Idaho with a rooftop bar overlooking the Capitol.

Standout: AC Rooftop + in-house bakery 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ AC Hotel Boise Downtown

5. The Grove Hotel – Downtown's Convention Classic

Location: 245 S Capitol Blvd, Downtown (connected to Boise Centre)

253 rooms with river views — the only hotel connected to the Boise Centre convention facility.

Standout: Indoor pool + Trillium restaurant 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ The Grove Hotel

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Hilton Garden Inn Boise Downtown – Downtown value ($400+)
7. Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown – Free breakfast ($380+)
8. Hyatt Place Boise/Downtown – Indoor pool ($420+)
9. Courtyard by Marriott Boise Downtown – University area ($400+)
10. SpringHill Suites Boise ParkCenter – River views ($420+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Boise ID 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Inn at 500 Capitol Downtown $480–$1,800+ 4.8 Forbes 4-Star boutique 2. Hotel 43 Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 3. The Avery Downtown $480–$1,800+ 4.8 Rooftop pool 2025 4. AC Hotel Downtown Downtown $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2025 5. The Grove Hotel Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.6 Convention connected