Modern Hotel and Bar
1314 W Grove St
Boise, ID
Boise's Best Argument for the Boutique Revival.
About Modern Hotel and Bar
The Modern Hotel and Bar occupies a 1960s Travelodge footprint in Boise's Linen District, transformed by its owners into what a mid-century roadside property would look like if it had been designed by someone who cared deeply about teak furniture and Nelson lamps. Thirty-nine rooms spread across the original structure, each with soaking tubs or rain showers, an aesthetic that borrows from the Mad Men era without becoming a costume party. The bar and restaurant are a genuine draw independent of the rooms: the kitchen has been staffed by a James Beard Award semifinalist chef, and the communal patio becomes a neighborhood gathering space on evenings when the weather allows. Complimentary breakfast is included, parking is free, and the Linen District puts guests within walking distance of Boise's most active blocks.
What Modern Hotel and Bar Is Known For
The Modern Hotel proves that the mid-century roadside revival can be done right, with a design point of view that earns the aesthetic, a food and beverage program that justifies the bar's role in the property, and a neighborhood connection that makes the stay larger than its rooms.
Amenities
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Complimentary breakfast included
- On-site bar and restaurant
- Soaking tubs or rain showers
- Communal patio
- Free parking
What Guests Love
- Teak furnishings, Nelson lamps, and soaking tubs carry the mid-century design through completely, a revival done with real design commitment.
- The on-site bar and restaurant feature work from a James Beard Award semifinalist chef, not an afterthought.
- Complimentary breakfast included for all guests.
- The Linen District puts guests within walking distance of Boise's Greenbelt, the Basque Block, and the city's best restaurant corridor.
- Free parking eliminates a daily city-driving friction that downtown Boise would otherwise impose.
Worth Knowing
- The Modern Hotel is a design destination with rates that reflect the program. If you need a low-key budget stay in Boise, this is not it.
- The communal patio can be active in the evenings. If you prefer quiet perimeter rooms, request one away from the patio side.
- Boise is in active growth phase. Construction noise is possible in the Linen District and surrounding blocks.
The Room
Rooms at the Modern carry the design through fully: teak furnishings, Nelson lamps, soaking tubs or rain showers, and iPod hookups. William Roam products in the bathrooms. Suites come with kitchenettes for extended stays. The color palette holds deliberately to the mid-century era without feeling forced. Beds are comfortable and consistently praised. Noise insulation is better than typical for a converted property of this scale.
The Grounds
The Modern Hotel's communal patio is the center of the Linen District on warm evenings, a gathering space shared by guests and neighborhood regulars. The bar and restaurant operate at standards unusual for hotel food and drink. The Linen District places the property within walking distance of the Boise River Greenbelt, the Basque Block, downtown Boise's restaurant corridor, and the Idaho State Capitol. Free parking on-site.
The Experience
The experience at the Modern Hotel is shaped by the bar as much as by the rooms. Guests who book here for the design find that the cocktail program and the restaurant elevate the stay beyond what a room-only property would deliver. The complimentary breakfast removes a daily decision. The Linen District neighborhood is one of Boise's most appealing, and the Modern's patio makes the property feel like a neighborhood hub rather than a place where guests disappear.
Details
Boise, ID 83702
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Modern Hotel and Bar have EV charging?
No, Modern Hotel and Bar does not have EV charging.
Does Modern Hotel and Bar have WiFi?
Yes, Modern Hotel and Bar has WiFi.
What is there to do near Modern Hotel and Bar?
Boise River Greenbelt: 0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. The Basque Block: 0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Hyde Park and the North End: 1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Modern Hotel and Bar from Boise River Greenbelt?
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Modern Hotel and Bar from The Basque Block?
0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Modern Hotel and Bar from Hyde Park and the North End?
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Is breakfast included at the Modern Hotel?
Yes. Complimentary breakfast is included with a stay at the Modern Hotel.
Does the Modern Hotel have a restaurant?
Yes. The Modern Hotel and Bar has an in-house bar and restaurant. The kitchen has been staffed by a James Beard Award semifinalist chef.
Is parking free at the Modern Hotel?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available for guests.
How close is the Modern Hotel to downtown Boise?
The Modern Hotel is in the Linen District, part of downtown Boise. The Basque Block, Boise River Greenbelt, and Idaho State Capitol are all within a short walk.
Does the Modern Hotel allow pets?
Contact the Modern Hotel directly to confirm current pet policy before booking.
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Things to Do Near Downtown Boise and the Treasure Valley
Boise River Greenbelt
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The Boise River Greenbelt runs 25 miles along the Boise River through the city, with a paved multi-use trail passing parks, public art, and river access points. The Linen District end of the Greenbelt connects to Ann Morrison Park and the Julia Davis Park complex, home to the Boise Art Museum and the Idaho Historical Museum.
The Basque Block
0.3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The Basque Block on Grove Street is one of the most distinctive cultural blocks in the American West, home to Basque restaurants, a cultural center, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, and a fronton built for Basque handball. Boise has one of the largest Basque communities in the United States, a legacy of Basque sheepherders who settled the Snake River Plain in the late nineteenth century.
Hyde Park and the North End
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Hyde Park is Boise's North End commercial strip, a walkable Victorian-era neighborhood with local restaurants, coffee shops, and specialty shops along 13th Street. The North End neighborhood is one of Boise's most architecturally intact historic districts, with tree-lined streets connecting to Table Rock and the foothills trailhead network above the city.