From the minute we walked into the lobby, we were delighted. You've got to love the personal touches (pictures of the grandmothers), the sly humor (check out the hilarious bathroom gnomes) and keen attention to good, clean design. And that's just the lobby!
Better yet, our suite was seriously cool and I wish that I could transplant the bathroom into my own home. Really, everything was beautifully done. We were impressed.
Lastly, check out the lounge. We were there in the dead of winter and had fabulous service from the funny bartender...but I want to go back and enjoy drinks out on the patio.
If you are visiting Boise...staying here.

We live in Boise and had several friends coming in to town, and so for a vacation at home, we booked room 231 and loved it, it has wonderful light and a generous floor plan. The bed is amazing- it's a King and truth be told, we prefer a Queen, but who ever hears of a King in a hotel these days?!

The bathroom, I swear was bigger than the rooms we have been happy with in other places, so to think that we could both get ready at the same time was a dream!

I am not a "style at the price of comfort" kind of person, not that I don't like beauty and style-- I do, but it must be functional as well. And never once did my room sacrifice comfort for style. We didn't have use for the sleeper in the front room but having a well appointed suite was a boon! It was so nice to let my partner sleep while I went out, grabbed a cup of (good) coffee in the lobby, along with some fruit, the Sunday paper and a most delicious pastry (I've since learned they come from Boise's own local Le Cafe De Paris's bakery) came back, plopped on the firm but comfortable sofa, watched the TV (huge, and 2 of them in the room- what is luxury, except well planned extravagance?)

Finally, we have stayed in hotels all over the world (finding the best and the worst on this site) and it was a very reassuring feeling about our town, and this hotel, that two guys checking into a room was as normal as if it happens everyday- while it is becoming very politic to have 'same sex couple' policies, when you deal with the housekeeping staff and the front desk and the night clerk, well- everyone, and they all are as professional and, politely and appropriately disinterested in the sex of the guest instead focusing on our having the best time while we are there, was most gratifying.

I love to the discover the unique properties (just say no to chain names) that reflect the local atmosphere and The Modern was such a delight to experience. The lobby was inviting and comfortable. The staff was incredibly personable and very informative. The rate for the room was excellent. The bed was extremely comfortable and cozy with plenty of wonderful pillows. The complimentary Wi-Fi was very useful. The flat screen HDTV was incredible as was having an iPod docking station bedside. The huge oversized showers (and the towels-I LOVED the huge towels) were very nice as were the AVEDA products. The rooms and property were very clean and well maintained. I am looking forward to staying there again when the weather is warm so that I can enjoy the unique courtyard. The Bar was beautifully crafted with excellent service and selection. The Modern is also located within walking distance to the best nightlife that Boise has to offer-what a great place to stay.

The Modern is the only place to stay in Boise. The comfortable chic rooms offer all a hotel room requires:; cozy beds, custom decor, huge showers and soundproof walls. The hotel is in easy walking distance of
downtown Boise but has its own cool bar adjoining the lobby. This is Boise at its bestl.