I stayed at this hotel and while some of the staff were very helpful Kim in particular some were not. I am a truck driver and had to stay in this hotel for a total of 4 days. The first three days were fine, I had some of the same views as others reported kinda drab and outdated but clean and serviceable. My problems happned on the third night. i went in to pay cash for the third night and noticed on my bank app that I had 5 transactions from the hotel on my credit card. I thought that it was strange because I should have only had 2. 1 for the first day and 1 more for the second day because i payed cash for the third day. They over charged me by 286 dollars and then made no effort to help me out and treated me like somekind of criminal. So now I am out 286 dollars and no idea when that money is comming back and no apology for doing it.

I booked the Shilo Inn Boise Airport on Hot Wire without knowing what hotel I was booking. It was simply presented as a 2 1/2 star hotel near the Boise Airport. I wasn't disappointed when it was revealed that it was the Shilo Inn. I've stayed there before and it is fine for a short stay. It's right off the freeway and a straight shot down Broadway Avenue to Boise State and Park Center.

The check in process was quick and painless. The desk clerk even upgraded me from a standard room to a mini suite. The room was large, with a king bed and a sofa sleeper. There was a wet bar, refrigerator and an ancient microwave. The room was clean but the decor was dated and worn. The television was as old as the microwave (I can't believe the clunky old tube televisions still are around).

The hotel corridors were a bit dark and gloomy. I was on the second floor, but it is on the main level with the lobby so you don't need to use stairs or an elevator. It was also on the same level as the workout room, pool, spa and sauna. The workout room is small with only a one treadmill, a stationary bike and an elliptical machine. The pool is outdoors and tiny. The spa is indoors along with two sauna's that didn't seem to be working.

The breakfast is very basic: bagels, waffles and yogurt. There is always coffee available in the lobby.

The Shilo Inn shares a parking lot with a truck stop, so you can find yourself parking next to a big rig. The truck stop has a restaurant and a couple of fast food options.

Bottom line, the Shilo is pretty basic, but adequate for a short stay, especially if you are on a budget.

The staff is always friendly and attentive to the needs of its guests... if something is wrong they will fix it. The rooms are clean and the hot tub is so relaxing after a long day's work. It's been a great run since this has been like my second home, averaging almost 3 nights a week here.

Good hotel for the price and location. Kim checked us in and was so great to deal with!! Definitely recommend this place! Has pool, hot tub and sauna. Good location right off freeway and by airport. The suites have a ton of room and they have pay per view movies to rent if you get stuck in your room.