Candlewood Suites Boise - Towne Square By IHG United States

Boise Towne Square Getaway: Candlewood Suites Luxury Awaits!

Okay, buckle up, buttercups! Because we’re diving headfirst into the Boise Towne Square Getaway at Candlewood Suites! And let me TELL you, I just got back. My credit card… well, let’s just say it’s weeping. But, was it worth it? Let's find out, shall we?

First Impressions & Location, Location, Location! (and the slight panic of arrival)

Right off the bat, the name "Boise Towne Square Getaway" – nailed it. Because, wow, it's practically inside the Towne Square mall! Talk about convenience. If you're a shopaholic, like, seriously a shopaholic, this is your personal Mecca. And for everyone else? Well, it's still pretty darn convenient. You've got restaurants, entertainment, and all the usual Boise goodies just moments away. The airport transfer, well, it's there – a sigh of relief. Because, let's be real, navigating a new city after a flight is its own special kind of hell. Car park [free of charge] and car park [on-site] – both a huge win. No circling the block like a lost vulture! I definitely needed that. The doorman? Didn't see him. He might have been there, he might not have been.

Accessibility: A Few Bump and a Lot of Charm

Okay, so, I’m not in a wheelchair, but I always look for places that actually consider accessibility. The elevator? Check. That matters. More importantly, the attitude around accessibility. Did they consider it? I'm assuming they did. And that’s the spirit of this hotel.

Rooms: Comfort & Convenience (and the Blackout Curtains – Praise Be!)

The room itself? Not cavernous, thankfully. But it had everything I needed, really. The little things that matter: Air conditioning (duh!), a comfy bed, a desk, a mini bar, and amazing blackout curtains. Seriously, those curtains are worth their weight in gold. I’m a light sleeper, and I swear, I slept like a baby. The complimentary tea and free bottled water are small touches, but they add up. There's an iron and ironing board. Now, I’m not a fan of ironing (who is?), but hey, at least it’s there if you're trying to look like you have your life together. The seating area was nice, and the bathroom was clean.

Cleanliness and Safety: Gotta Feel Safe, Folks!

So, cleanliness and safety. In this post-pandemic world, this is HUGE. Daily disinfection in common areas? Check. Hand sanitizer everywhere? Check. Staff are trained in safety protocols? Check. Room sanitization opt-out available? Check. Anti-viral cleaning products? Double check! Look, it's not just about being squeaky clean, it's about making you feel safe. And Candlewood Suites nails that. Seriously, I felt like I could breathe easy.

The Amenities – A Real Mixed Bag!

Fitness Center: Didn't use it. (I'm on vacation, people! Let me wallow in sloth!)
Pool with view: The pool was there… and it looked… fine. Not exactly Insta-worthy. But hey, a pool is a pool! It was outdoors, so you're okay if it's not too hot or crowded.
Wi-Fi [free]: Yes! And it actually worked, people! This is a major victory. Internet [Lan] worked too, but I used the Wi-Fi.
Breakfast: Okay, here's the thing… it wasn’t a gourmet affair. It's a buffet, nothing to write home about really, but it's there. I personally didn't go, since I was up, it's not really my thing, so. [Breakfast takeaway service] and [Breakfast in room] too.

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – Adventures in Culinary Exploration… Maybe Not.

There's no restaurant in the hotel, and the breakfast is minimal. But… you’re right next to the mall! So, you're spoiled for choices. [Snack bar] is available, but I wouldn't expect too much.

Services and Conveniences – The Little Things That Matter (and the Not-So-Little)

Contactless check-in/out: Thank goodness! Saves time and awkward small talk, which is always a win.
Daily housekeeping: The room was immaculate, and that's a big thumbs up.
Laundry service: Useful if you're staying awhile.
Concierge: I didn’t use it, but again, it’s there.
Elevator: Crucial.
Facilities for disabled guests: Present and accounted for.

For the Kids – A Little More Room to Flex

Family/child friendly: Absolutely! Kids are welcome.
Babysitting service: I didn’t see it actively advertised, and was more focused on the grown-up things. Kids facilities were there, but I honestly didn't pay attention.

Getting Around - Easy peasy

Car park [free of charge]: Yes! Big win. Huge.
Airport transfer: Available.

The "Could Be Better" Bites

Ambience: It’s not exactly a "luxury" hotel, it's more like a super convenient hotel. Don’t come expecting marble floors and chandeliers.
The Food: Breakfast is okay, but the general dining scene is better outside the hotel.

Okay, Okay, So… Is It Worth It? The Verdict!

Yup. Absolutely. If you need a super-convenient, clean, comfortable place to stay in Boise and you’re okay with a more functional vibe, then the Boise Towne Square Getaway at Candlewood Suites is a winner. It's clean, safe, well-located, and offers solid amenities. The staff were friendly and helpful.

My Big-Hearted, Human-Sized "Offer" – Let's Book!

Okay, here's the deal! Feeling the wanderlust? Need retail therapy like yesterday? Then Book the Boise Towne Square Getaway at Candlewood Suites NOW! We’re talking:

Prime location: Steps from the mall, eats, and everything Boise has to offer!
Super Clean & Safe: Rest easy knowing they are on top of the cleanliness!
Comfy & Convenient Rooms: Blackout curtains for the win! Free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast (sort of): A quick bite to get you going.
Free parking

Click Here to Book Your Stress-Free Boise Adventure! Don't delay! This deal won't last forever! (Disclaimer: availability and price fluctuations may apply) Don't forget to look for those secret rewards programs!

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Okay, buckle up, buttercup. This isn't your sterile travel brochure. This is my trip to the Candlewood Suites Boise - Towne Square. Get ready for a whirlwind of highs, lows, and the glorious, messy truth of travel (and maybe a little too much coffee):

The Boise Blitz: A Soul-Searching (and Pizza-Devouring) Adventure

Day 1: Arrival and the Great "Is This Place Real?" Panic

1:00 PM (ish) - Arrival at Boise Airport (BOI): Landed! Finally! The flight was… well, let's just say the guy behind me in row 17 had a hacking cough that could rival a chain smoker living in the Amazon rainforest. My attempts at using headphones was a complete failure. Anyway, I'm here. And the first hit of Boise air? Fresh, crisp… and surprisingly brown. Maybe it's jet lag messing with me.
1:30 PM - Uber to Candlewood Suites: Hopped in an Uber, driver seemed nice enough, but kept giving me this intense stare through his rearview mirror. Made me double-check my fly was still zipped. Not a great start.
2:00 PM - Check-in Disaster (or, the Saga of the Missing Reservation): Found the Candlewood. I was a little late due to the Uber ordeal. The front desk person, bless her heart, was struggling. Apparently, my reservation had vanished into the ether. Cue the internal freakout. After 20 minutes of awkward clicking and sighing, she found it. Apparently, I'm "Brenda" instead of "Me." Close enough. Room key in hand!
2:30 PM - Room Reconnaissance - Initial Impressions: Okay, the room. It's… clean. Functional. A little… beige. It's like the decor committee was obsessed with the color of unsalted crackers. But the bed looks comfy, and there's a mini-fridge. Score!
- Quirky Observation: The ice machine makes this god-awful grinding noise that sounds like a dying walrus. This is going to be interesting.
3:00 PM - Panic over food: After the long day of travel and the missing reservation fiasco I was already hungry. Google maps to the rescue! I search for whatever is closest.
- Anecdote: It's the little things. The microwave is clean, the shower is surprisingly powerful, and there's a ton of shelf space in the bathroom. I can finally unpack my toiletries properly without feeling like I'm playing Tetris!
4:00 PM - The Great Pizza Pilgrimage: Found a local pizza place called "Flatbread Neopolitan Pizzaria." I'm a pizza addict so the hunt was on. The pizza was divine. The crust was perfect. This is what I call a good start.
- Emotional Reaction: Pure elation. Seriously, eating pizza this good made all the travel chaos, the questionable coughing on the plane, and the beige room melt away.

Day 2: Exploring, Existential Dread, and a Whole Lot of Coffee

8:00 AM - Morning Struggle: Woke up. Still in Boise. Coffee time. The instant coffee in the room? Grim. Thank god for the coffee shop down the street.
- Messy Structure: I'm supposed to be doing something productive, but the lure of fresh coffee and people-watching is strong. Ugh, the inner conflict!
9:00 AM - Downtown Boise: A quick walk around downtown Boise. It's pleasant, actually. The trees are lovely.
10:00 AM - The Boise Art Museum: Spent a couple of hours at the Boise Art Museum. Some truly amazing pieces. Got completely lost in thought looking at the paintings with such beauty.
- Emotional Reaction: A sudden wave of existential dread hit me in front of a particularly abstract sculpture. (Is this what my life is? A series of slightly-confused moments?) Maybe I need more coffee.
12:00 PM - Lunch and Rambling: Decided to head back to the cafe down the street for lunch. I start rambling about the art museum.
2:00 PM - The Hotel Gym Debacle: Attempted to use the hotel gym. I feel like an idiot.
3:00 PM - Rest and Reflection: Back in the room. Feeling a bit drained. Decided to take a moment to reflect on the trip so far.
- Opinionated Language: The need to travel is so strong! Some people are just not made for sitting still. Time to head out for another adventure!

Day 3: Goodbye Boise, You Surprising Place!

8:00 AM - Wake Up/ Pack:
9:00 AM - Breakfast: Got breakfast. Nothing special, but they have instant oatmeal. The essentials.
10:00 AM - Head to the Airport: All done. Time to go home.

The Takeaway:

Boise was… unexpected. The Candlewood Suites was… a hotel. But the pizza? The art? The moments of clarity (and existential crises)? They made it all worthwhile. Travel isn't always perfect, but that's what makes it real. Until next time, Boise! (And maybe I'll bring my own coffee next time.)

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So, Boise Towne Square Getaway: Candlewood Suites... Luxury Awaits? Really? Let's Be Honest.

Okay, okay, "luxury" might be a *tad* ambitious. Let's just say, after *that* week I had, the thought of a suite, even a Candlewood one, sounded like a goddamn dream. It's more like, "Comfort and a Microwave, Please!" Which, honestly, sometimes that's all a person needs, right? Right?! I mean, I needed to escape the screaming kids, the mountain of laundry that threatened to consume the house, AND the sheer existential dread of realizing I hadn’t showered in… well, let's not go there. Boise was calling! Or, you know, the *idea* of Boise, and a place to hide from the reality that IS my life.

What's the Deal with the Suites, Then? Big Rooms? Lots of Space to… Breathe?

Yes! Okay, this is where Candlewood *kind of* delivers, in a practical, utilitarian sort of way. The suites are actually pretty spacious. I mean, I could swing a cat in the living area – though, for the record, I didn't (and even if I did, it wouldn't be *my* cat because I'm a dog person – see, tangents already!). The kitchen area? Glorious. Seriously. A full-sized fridge? Thank. Freaking. GOD. Remember that week, I was living almost entirely on leftovers? Having the ability to, you know, *store* leftovers without a mini-fridge's judgy glare was amazing. And a dishwasher! Okay, maybe I got a *little* excited. But after that week, washing dishes felt like a Herculean task. A dishwasher is a win that's an utter win! The bedroom was fine, comfy enough. Nothing fancy, think "functional, but not Instagrammable." But, hey, a bed that isn't shared by tiny human bodies is luxury in itself! The extra space was just a relief. I could actually… spread out. That in itself was worth the price of admission.

Is the Boise Towne Square Actually Close? Because, Traffic...

Yes, pretty much. *Technically* close. Look, I’m no geography whiz. But the short answer is, yes, it IS close. The good news is, it's walking distance. The slightly less-good news? I’m not sure I'd WANT to walk. That Idaho sun can be brutal. And the parking? Well, let's just say I had to circle more than once. Finding a spot felt like winning a lottery. I ended up parking somewhere between a dumpster and a fire hydrant once. (Hey, at least I knew where I parked, right?) But the close proximity meant I could dash over for a quick retail therapy fix without spending half my day dealing with traffic. And trust me, after the week I’d had, I *needed* that retail therapy. Oh, and Boise's a pretty cool town, too, with a decent range of stores and food. But it wasn’t the main event, if you know what I mean.

Tell Me About The "Amenities". Wi-Fi? Gym? Free Coffee That's Actually Drinkable?

Okay, buckle up, because this is where things get a little… *meh*. Wi-Fi: Present. It worked. Mostly. Don't expect blazing speeds, but it got me through the endless scrolling of TikTok, which, let's be honest, is an essential function. The gym? I saw it. I considered it. I decided to stay in bed and order room service... which, by the way, isn't a thing. Oops. I ended up just pacing in circles in my room, pretending I was getting exercise while eating all the snacks I’d brought. The coffee? Ah, the coffee. It was… coffee. It met the bare minimum standard of caffeine delivery system. Not bad. Not amazing. Functional. Let's just say it wasn't going to win any awards, but it did the job of keeping me from completely melting down due to lack of caffeine and sleep. I honestly forgot the details of the pool. Because I don't remember going.. but I do remember wanting to go. Ugh. Life, man.

What's the Vibe? Is it a Family Hotel? A Business Hotel? Or... Something Else?

It's a mix. A little of everything. I saw families. I saw business travelers. I even saw… a couple, looking all lovey-dovey. (Ugh, bring on the solitary confinement.) It wasn’t a super-loud party-hotel, thank god, which was perfect for me. I needed quiet. Absolute, blessed, glorious QUIET. The vibe is… practical. Clean. Unpretentious. Think, “comfortable, but not overly stylish, perfect for someone trying to escape their life, just for a little while.” I actually felt *slightly* guilty for enjoying my peace. I'm still dealing with the guilt, to be honest.

Are There Any Hidden Costs? Like a Parking Fee that'll Make You Bawl?

Okay, here's the deal. There aren't a ton of hidden costs, which is a HUGE win. Parking? Free! Bless the parking gods! (Though, as mentioned, finding a spot can be its own adventure.) They do have a little "convenience store" area with the usual snacks and drinks (and overpriced microwave popcorn, which, let's be real, I probably ate anyway, because *self-soothing*). And you know those little laundry soap packets? Don't go overboard, they're going to charge you PER load, so bring your own. I learned that the hard way. But overall, it’s pretty good on the wallet. Definitely felt like I got my money's worth, even with the popcorn and the forgotten laundry supplies.

Would You Go Back? Seriously?

Actually… yes. Yes, I would. Even if the "luxury" part is a bit of a stretch. Look, it wasn't the Ritz. It wasn't *fancy*. But it was clean, comfortable, and, most importantly, it was a break. A little bubble of calm from the chaos. And sometimes, that's all you need. I mean, to be honest, the best part of the whole trip was walking around in my pajamas, eating leftover pizza, and watching back-to-back episodes of something trashy on the TV, completely guilt-free. The little things, right? So, yeah, Candlewood Suites? You're not perfect. But, for that little window of peace, I'd go back. Absolutely. And next time, I'm bringing my own damn coffee.

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