Downtown arts outpost
A sixty-foot lobby atrium anchors the airy common spaces, paired with local art installations and the quiet Parallel Room lounge.
“A boutique stay in the heart of downtown Boise, Hotel 43 seamlessly blends cozy charm with urban style.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Chandlers Martini Bar hosts live jazz nightly alongside craft cocktails and an extensive wine list.
Notable
Guests receive an Arts Passport for Boise Art Museum admission alongside cruiser bikes for downtown trails.
Listed
A sixty-foot lobby atrium features contemporary installations by local artist Amy Westover and jewel-toned guest rooms.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in AFAR.
The lobby features a 60-foot high atrium and open sightlines, creating an airy, loft-like arrival experience, with upper levels overlooking flexible and inviting gathering spaces.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in downtown Boise, the property provides red cruiser bikes to explore the nearby Basque Block, urban tasting rooms, and riverside trails.
The rooms
Interiors feature jewel tones inspired by Idaho gemstones, local landmark murals, and signature plush bears clad in miniature robes.
The gym
Peloton bikes, treadmills, and dumbbell racks sit in front of full-length mirrors and an athletic mural.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Chandlers Steakhouse
Leather booths host dinners of prime steaks and flown-in seafood against a backdrop of nightly live jazz.
Chandlers Martini Bar
Blue backlighting illuminates the counter, where bartenders shake signature Ten Minute Martinis alongside an expansive wine list.
At the table
Mornings bring local Trillium muffins in the lobby, and private banquet tables sit beside a glass wine cellar.
How it began
The boutique hotel takes its name directly from its setting along the 43rd parallel in Idaho, America's 43rd state.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.