SEJ's 30th Annual Conference • #SEJ2020 • Boise, ID • Sept. 23-27, 2020 • Contact
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Travel and Lodging

Getting There


Air

Boise Airport (BOI)
3201 Airport Way, Suite 1000
Boise, Idaho 83705

Boise Airport is right outside of town, approximately 10 minutes from the hotels.


Shuttle

Ground transportation services for Boise Airport are located on the lower level roadway outside of the baggage claim area. Cross to the median and look for the color-coded curbs.

Taxis – Black curb
Courtesy Shuttles (hotels) – Green curb
Paid Shuttles – Blue curb
Buses – Purple curb


Roommates / Ride Share

SEJ members can also arrange roommates and/or ride shares (you’ll need your MemberClicks log-in info).

Staying There

Holiday Inn Express

47 W Parkcenter Blvd Boise, ID 83706
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  • Distance to BSU: 1.1 miles. From Boise Airport: 4.5 miles. Holiday Inn Express map and directions. Google map from BSU’s Student Union Building (where sessions will be held) to the Holiday Inn Express.
  • Phone: 877-660-8550. Identify yourself as part of the SEJ group if you call for a reservation.
  • Reservations: Book online (input your check-in and check-out dates, then click ‘Search’ to see room choices) or by phone and ask to be placed in the Society of Environmental Journalists’ block. Reserve by deadline of September 8 for special SEJ rate.
  • Amenities: Full hot breakfast included, fitness area, outdoor seasonal pool, business center, wifi, complimentary airport shuttle service available for Boise Airport.
  • Rate: $120/night. Taxes extra. Complimentary guest parking.

Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner

1800 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83702
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  • Distance to Boise State University: 2 miles. From Boise airport: 4.6 miles. Red Lion map and directions. Google map from BSU’s Student Union Building (where sessions will be held) to the Red Lion.
  • Phone: 208-344-7691. Identify yourself as part of the SEJ group if you call for a reservation.
  • Reservations: Book online (available soon) or by phone and ask to be placed in the Society of Environmental Journalists’ block. Reserve by deadline of September 8 for special SEJ rate.
  • Amenities: Restaurant and bar on site, outdoor seasonal pool, fitness area, refrigerator, microwave, wifi, complimentary airport shuttle service available for Boise Airport.
  • Rate: $114 Single or Double; $124 Triple, $134 Quad. Taxes extra. Complimentary guest parking.

TownePlace Suites Marriott

1455 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83706
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  • Distance to Boise State University: 0.8 miles. From Boise airport: 2.7 miles. TownPlace Suites map and directions. Google map from BSU’s Student Union Building (where sessions will be held) to the TownePlace Suites.
  • Phone: 800-257-3000. Identify yourself as part of the SEJ group if you call for a reservation.
  • Reservations: Book online (available soon) or by phone and ask to be placed in the Society of Environmental Journalists’ block. Reserve by deadline of August 21 for special SEJ rate.
  • Amenities: Kitchen, wifi, free breakfast, coin-operated laundry on-site, indoor pool, fitness area, business center, complimentary airport shuttle service available for Boise Airport.
  • Rates: $169/night Single or Double. Taxes extra. Complimentary guest parking.

Getting Around While You're There

Travelling by bus between BSU and your hotel:

Valley Regional Transit provides ValleyRide bus services and ACCESS/paratransit service. ValleyRide consists of 21 fixed-line bus routes in Boise.

NOTE: If you have limited mobility and require assistance getting back and forth between the Student Union Building and your hotel, please indicate that when registering online. SEJ will arrange a small shuttle for attendees with special needs.

Parking at BSU’s Student Union Building:

Campus and parking map. Free parking is provided for registered campus visitors in the Lincoln Garage, across the street from the Student Union Building.