Modern Hotel
Mid-century modern design hotel; converted roadside motel with a Mad Men aesthetic, wooden accents, vintage photos, and a genuinely cool bar scene. Casual but design-forward.
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Why It Matters
Cited by The New York Times, Vogue, and New York Magazine as a standout property. Family-run across three generations with Basque boarding-house roots. The Modern Bar draws locals as much as hotel guests, and the whole property operates without unnecessary fees or pretension.
A former Travelodge motel on the edge of downtown Boise's Linen District, completely overhauled into a 39-room boutique design hotel that opened in 2007. The rooms run mid-century modern throughout — Nelson Bubble lamps, Cherner chairs, Grohe rain showers, pillow-top Simmons mattresses — and the on-site bar has become one of the most talked-about spots in town. It's an independent, family-owned property with real character and no hidden fees.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
ADA Single Queen & Queen Suite
ADA-accessible room option in both Single Queen and Queen Suite configurations. Full design package with accessibility features built in.
QueenBalcony Double Queen
Two queen beds plus a private balcony with urban views. Same mid-century design throughout. Good pick for two couples traveling together.
Two QueensBalcony King
King bed with balcony seating for two looking out over the city. Walk-in rain shower with dual Grohe showerheads. Same sharp mid-century furnishings. Note: no pets allowed in this room type.
King
Courtyard King
King bed with the full mid-century modern treatment, looking out toward the courtyard. Same furnishings as the Single Queen — Nelson Bubble lamp, Cherner chair, Grohe rain shower. Pet-friendly in select rooms. One loyal guest wrote: 'I'm Diamond and Platinum status with Hilton and Marriott but neither come close to a stay at the Modern.'
KingDouble Queen
Two queen beds for families or travelers who need the extra space. Full mid-century package with dual Grohe rain showers and all the standard Modern amenities. Pet-friendly in select rooms.
Two QueensKing Balcony Suite
The top-of-the-line room. King bedroom plus living area with queen sofa bed, kitchenette, private balcony, soaking tub and rain shower, and two 40" Samsung TVs. No pets allowed. The suite that earns the 'this is worth it' reaction.
King
Queen Suite
The step-up suite: queen bedroom plus a separate living area with queen sofa bed, kitchenette with fridge and microwave, and a soaking tub alongside the walk-in rain shower. Two 40" Samsung TVs. Good for longer stays. Pet-friendly in select rooms.
QueenSingle King
King bed with the hotel's signature mid-century modern design package. All standard amenities: Grohe rain shower, Samsung Smart TV with Channel 39, USB outlets, and independent HVAC.
KingSingle Queen
The entry-level room, but don't let that fool you. Queen-sized pillow-top Simmons mattress, Nelson Bubble lamp, Cherner chair, custom built-in desk and closet, and a spacious walk-in rain shower with two Grohe showerheads. 40" Samsung Smart TV with the hotel's own Channel 39 short film festival. Pet-friendly (max 2 dogs, $25/dog/stay).
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel's custom Channel 39 plays a curated loop of independent short films on the in-room TV. Running for over 10 years, it's a genuine differentiator — the channel has become a beloved part of the Modern experience. They revisit favorites and add new picks regularly.
The front desk can direct guests to the Bogus Basin ski shuttle in winter — a convenient way to access the local ski area without renting a car.
Hotel guests get 20% off co-working day passes at Inspiration Alley, a co-working and event space located just two blocks from the Modern at 217 S 11th Street.
Free cruiser bikes available for hotel guests at the front desk. Perfect for riding south down 13th Street to the Boise River Greenbelt or Shoreline Park. Just check one out at the front desk.
The hotel's outdoor courtyard features gas fire pits that run year-round. With string lights overhead, it's a good spot for an evening drink. The Modern Bar patio is adjacent and all ages.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The property is a converted motel with car-to-door walk-up access. No elevators on site.
Computer and printer with copy and scan capabilities, available around the clock.
Wireless internet access throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
Local premium mini-bar items available for purchase at the front desk.
Served daily 7–10am. Includes housemade frittatas (meat and veggie), granola, fresh fruit, fresh-squeezed OJ, Flying M locally-roasted drip coffee, and teas from The Vervain Collective.
Dogs welcome in select room types (Single Queen, Courtyard King, Double Queen, Balcony Double Queen, Queen Suite). Maximum two dogs per room, $25 per dog per stay. Dogs must be leashed in the courtyard.
Year-round gas fire pits in the hotel courtyard. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome in the courtyard. String lights overhead.
Complimentary cruiser bikes available at the front desk for hotel guests.
Each room has its own independent HVAC system with no shared air circulation.
Available upon request.
Complimentary car service to and from Boise Airport for direct bookers. Requires a smartphone with SMS messaging enabled to coordinate pickup.
Surface parking lot at the back of the hotel, monitored by 24-hour security cameras. Free for guests.
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