About us
Boise Centre opens doors to a dynamic and exclusive setting. Our 2 GB network infrastructure and in-house catering, audiovisual, and IT teams offer seamless event planning, while surrounding outdoor adventure, breweries, shops, and restaurants elevate guest experience. From fresh and economical offerings at Boise Centre, and a unique combination of Northwest cool and mountain town charm, we invite you to experience the convenience of meeting in Boise.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1990
Renovated2017
Total meeting space86,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center
Awards
Industry awards
Client testimonials:
American Meteorological Society, Conference on Mountain Meteorology 2024
“Boise Centre’s staff was very professional and responsive, the building itself is in a perfect location, very clean and in a perfect state. The AV and F & B prices are very affordable, and the options are great. Plus, there are so many restaurants just steps from the convention center. We feel like Boise is one of the best kept secrets in destination/meeting planning.”
Jeiry Nin Gomera, CMP
Senior Meetings Coordinator
Botanical Society of America, Botany 2023
July 2023
“I would tell another organization not to hesitate to hold a convention at Boise Centre. It has been the right size event venue for our group of 950 attendees, the food is wonderful, and the staff are exceptional. Being in Boise’s walkable downtown close to hotels, pubs, coffee shops and the riverwalk has been great.”
Heather Cacanindin
Executive Director
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
86,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
24,426 sq. ft.
Space (private)
86,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
31
Second largest room
16,402 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
25,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
25,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
2,754
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
86,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
24,426 sq. ft.
Space (private)
86,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
31
Second largest room
16,402 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
25,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
25,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
2,754
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24,426 sq. ft. 118 x 207 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 2900 | - | 1670 | - | 2754 | 1520 | - | - | |
4,060 sq. ft. 70 x 58 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 420 | - | 250 | - | 420 | 242 | - | - | |
4,560 sq. ft. 120 x 38 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 392 | - | 280 | - | 392 | 220 | - | - | |
3,354 sq. ft. 43 x 78 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | 360 | - | 240 | - | 360 | 240 | - | - | |
1,120 sq. ft. 28 x 40 sq. ft. | 13 ft. | 80 | 20 | 60 | - | 80 | 60 | - | 25 | |
5,480 sq. ft. - | 16 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
9,322 sq. ft. 118 x 79 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 1160 | - | - | - | 1160 | 740 | - | - | |
7,080 sq. ft. 118 x 60 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 780 | - | 480 | - | 780 | 550 | - | - | |
8,024 sq. ft. 118 x 68 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 960 | - | 570 | - | 960 | 550 | - | - |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
5 mi
Distance from airport 5 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $15.00/day )
Street parking
Local Attractions
Outdoor Adventure
Recreation
Easy access to nature is one of the best things about Boise, with parks, trailheads, and a beautiful river surrounding downtown. Paved greenbelt paths are ideal for walks and runs pre- and post-event, and for the adventurous attendee there are hundreds of miles of foothill trails to explore. For a unique off-site group excursion, consider Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area or a guided white water rafting trip down the Payette River.
The Grove Plaza
Park
Boise Centre surrounds The Grove Plaza, an urban park that marks the center of downtown. Home to Alive After 5, a lively and free summer concert series, The Grove Plaza is also a public venue and available to rent for receptions. Boise Centre's dedicated team manages and maintains The Grove Plaza and is will work with you to secure the space.
Local Breweries
Nightlife
Idaho loves its potatoes (we have our very own interactive Boise Idaho Potato Trail!), but we're also busy being the top producer of barley in the nation and the number two producer of hops - which translates to an exciting craft beer scene. Local breweries, including Payette, Mother Earth, Boise, Barbarian, and Edge, are scattered throughout downtown where attendees will enjoy sipping their next favorite beverage.
Arts and Culture
Museum
Boise's museums, galleries, and festivals are the soul of our city. From contemporary and traditional exhibits at the Boise Art Museum, to impactful performances at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, these institutions bring Boise to life. By incorporating these cultural gems into your event, attendees will be engaged and inspired.
Golf
Recreation
For meeting planners seeking to incorporate golf into the event, select from a range of courses with stunning views of the Boise Foothills that vary from PGA caliber skill level to a more leisurely 18 holes. With over a dozen courses to consider, it's a quick shuttle from downtown to the first tee.
Basque Block
Historical landmark
Originally hailing from northern Spain, Boise proudly is home to the most concentrated Basque community in the United States. Our historic Basque Block is a living testament to the rich culture, language, and cuisine that has shaped our community since the 1800s. This lively district includes museums, markets, bars, and restaurants, all steeped in the traditions of the Basque people. For your event, the Basque Block transforms into an exclusive block party, where these authentic experiences come to life.
Idaho Wineries
Nightlife
Boise's position at 44 degrees north latitude places it in the same illustrious league as the wine-growing regions of Bordeaux and Tuscany. This unique alignment with the globe's viticultural hotspots ensures that our wines possess an exceptional character and quality. For a taste of Boise's wine offerings without leaving the city, downtown tasting rooms are nestled throughout our vibrant urban core. Sunny Slope, the wine-growing region just outside of Boise, can be experienced after a quick shuttle ride.
Downtown Establishments and Shopping
Business district
The city's downtown is alive with shops, eateries, and entertainment seven days a week. Bars and restaurants line 8th Street, just steps from Boise Centre, and boutiques featuring gifts, clothes, and unique vintage items are scattered throughout the city center. Boise is known for safe and walkable streets, so folks can explore with ease and confidence. Welcoming bars offer craft concoctions, and Michelin rated restaurants feature local products for a memorable evening any day of the week.
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Boise Centre's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Boise Centre have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Boise Centre and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Boise Centre's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Boise Centre developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Boise Centre clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Boise Centre catering has paperless practices in place in multiple areas of the building, and defaults to chinaware use for catered functions and coffee breaks.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Boise Centre West utilizes a geothermal heating system, which is naturally heated, local and renewable.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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