Hotel 43 takes its name from the 43rd parallel of latitude, which runs through Boise — a reference that anchors the property's identity in Idaho geography. Located at 981 Grove Street in the BoDo (Boise Downtown) district, the hotel sits one block from the Grove Plaza, within easy walking distance of the Egyptian Theatre, the Basque Block, and the city's main concentration of restaurants and bars. The boutique property has 112 rooms spread across a contemporary building with a design aesthetic that balances urban sophistication with Pacific Northwest materials including reclaimed wood, stone finishes, and warm textiles. Superior and Deluxe Rooms occupy the lower floors; Junior Suites and Premium Suites on upper floors offer city and Boise Front Range foothills views with sitting areas and upgraded bath amenities including soaking tubs in select configurations. Fork, the hotel's signature restaurant, operates with a seasonal Idaho-ingredient philosophy and draws both hotel guests and downtown regulars for dinner service, with a menu that shifts quarterly to reflect local agricultural availability. The hotel bar is a compact but well-regarded space with a curated bourbon selection and a rotating lineup of Pacific Northwest craft beers on draft. A fitness center with cardio and free-weight equipment is available around the clock. Valet parking handles vehicle storage. The concierge team is fluent in Boise's outdoor calendar — Bogus Basin ski conditions, Payette River whitewater windows, mountain biking on the Boise Ridge trails — as well as urban programming like Treefort Music Fest and Boise Hawks games. Hotel 43 suits leisure travelers and professionals who want a downtown address with genuine local character rather than a franchise experience.
Room types
- Superior Room
- Deluxe Room
- Junior Suite
- Premium Suite
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center
- Valet parking
- Pet-friendly
- Concierge
Location
981 Grove Street, Boise, ID 83702
43.6143, -116.1993 View on map
Highlights
- Named for the 43rd parallel latitude — boutique identity rooted in Idaho geography
- BoDo district: one block from Grove Plaza, two from the Basque Block
- Fork restaurant spotlights seasonal Idaho ingredients with a farm-to-table philosophy
- Concierge team fluent in both outdoor adventure and urban Boise events
- Upper-floor Premium Suites with city and Boise Front Range foothills views
Tips for visiting
- Premium Suites on the upper floors have the best foothills sightlines — worth requesting when booking if available close to the base room rate.
- Fork restaurant is popular with local diners on weekend evenings; a reservation placed before arrival is strongly advisable.
- The Basque Block, two blocks away, is home to some of Boise's most distinctive dining and the Basque Museum — a worthwhile cultural stop any evening.