The Riverside Hotel

What The Riverside Hotel does

The Riverside Hotel BW Premier Collection is a privately-held, locally-owned full-service resort hotel and convention center situated on 14 acres along the Boise River in Garden City, Idaho. Founded in 1970, the property operates as the largest full-service hotel and convention center in the Treasure Valley/southwest Idaho, offering standard guest rooms and multiple suite tiers (Presidential, Jetted-Tub, Executive, Two King Bed, Junior), indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, fitness amenities, complimentary Boise Airport shuttle, and electric vehicle charging stations.

The company monetizes across four primary revenue streams: hotel accommodations (room nights via direct website, Best Western BW Premier Collection booking platform, and group room blocks requiring a 10-room minimum), food and beverage across six on-site/adjacent venues (Riverside Grill, BAR365, Sandbar Patio & Grill, The Sapphire Room concert venue, plus partnered Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill and Bardenay Distilling Co.), meetings and events (21,000+ sq ft of flexible indoor space plus 1,000+ sq ft outdoor, hosting 500+ events annually), and ancillary services including bundled packages (Sapphire Getaway, Romance, Staycation, Spa-Cation, Rock the River) and an off-site spa partnership with Heidi Lane Esthetics. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, leveraging the BW Premier Collection soft-brand for global booking reach, OpenTable for dining reservations, and Eventbrite for concert ticketing.

The core customer base spans leisure travelers, corporate and meeting planners, social event hosts (weddings/galas), and wellness-seeking guests. The property operates with 51-100 employees and reports no publicly disclosed financials, funding rounds, or pending strategic transactions. The technology stack is conventional hospitality — Squarespace website, third-party reservation platforms, and BW Premier Collection booking infrastructure — with no AI/ML differentiation or proprietary technology layer.

Name

The Riverside Hotel

Legal name

The Riverside Hotel BW Premier Collection

Website

https://riversideboise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Riverside Hotel is a privately-owned, full-service resort and convention center on 14 acres along the Boise River in Garden City, Idaho, operating under Best Western's BW Premier Collection. It serves leisure travelers, corporate meeting planners, and social event hosts with accommodations, six dining/entertainment venues, and 21,000+ sq ft of meeting space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Hotel & Convention Center

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Full-service hotel
• Convention center
• Live music venue
• Meeting event spaces
• Resort hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Room rentals including various suite types (Presidential Suite, Jetted-Tub Suites, Executive Suites, 2 King Bed Suite, Junior Suites, Standard Guest Rooms, Accessible Rooms). Revenue from nightly rates with seasonal and promotional pricing.
2. Food & Beverage: Multiple on-site dining venues including Riverside Grill (full-service restaurant), BAR365 (lobby bar), Sandbar Patio & Grill (seasonal), Ling & Louie's (Asian fusion), Bardenay Distilling Co. Revenue from food and beverage sales across all venues.
3. Meetings & Events: Over 21,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space hosting more than 500 events annually including corporate conferences, weddings, social galas, and celebrations. Revenue from venue rentals, catering services, and event planning.
4. Concert Venue (Sapphire Room): Boise's premier listening room with 150-seat capacity featuring local, regional, and national touring artists. Revenue from ticket sales, bar service, and dinner menus during performances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Riverside Hotel is a full-service resort-style hotel and convention center situated on 14 acres along the Boise River in Garden City, Idaho, operating under Best Western's BW Premier Collection brand. It sells overnight accommodations (guest rooms and multiple suite categories), over 21,000 square feet of meeting and event space hosting 500+ events annually, six on-site/adjacent dining and entertainment venues including the Sapphire Room concert venue, pool and fitness amenities, off-site spa services, and curated vacation packages for leisure and group travelers.

Product overview

The Riverside Hotel BW Premier Collection is a full-service resort-style hotel and convention center in Boise, Idaho, operated as a Best Western Premier Collection member. The property offers a portfolio of accommodation products ranging from standard guest rooms to luxury suites (Presidential, Executive, Jetted-Tub, Junior), alongside an integrated suite of hospitality services. On-site dining comprises five distinct venues: Riverside Grill (full-service restaurant), BAR365 (lobby bar), Sandbar Patio & Grill (seasonal poolside), The Sapphire Room (concert venue), plus adjacent partners Ling & Louie's and Bardenay Distilling Co. The hotel's meeting and event division provides over 21,000 sq ft of flexible conference space. Ancillary offerings include pool/fitness amenities, off-site spa services via Heidi Lane Esthetics, complimentary airport shuttle, and vacation packages (Romance, Staycation, Spa-Cation, Sapphire Getaway). The property operates as a single unified brand under Best Western's BW Premier Collection affiliation, with the various restaurants and venues functioning as sub-products under the hotel's umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Riverside Grill: Full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner with locally sourced ingredients. Features signature breakfast buffet and espresso/coffee service.
• BAR365
• Sandbar Patio & Grill
• The Sapphire Room

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodations (Guest Rooms & Suites) Overnight lodging including newly renovated standard guest rooms (one king or two queen beds, pillow-top mattresses, 55-inch HD TVs, free WiFi, refrigerators, microwaves) and luxury suites (River View Presidential Suite, Jetted-Tub Suites, Executive Suites, Two King Bed Suites, Junior Suites with wet bars). Sold nightly with seasonal pricing to leisure and corporate travelers.
• Meeting & Event Spaces

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heidi Lane EstheticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffsite spa services partnership offering Riverside guests 10% discount on services, complimentary champagne/tea/sparkling water, and complimentary transportation to and from the spa. Hotel packages include spa treatment options (Riverside Refresh Facial, Hot Stone or Swedish Massage, Foot Massage with Red Light Therapy).
• Ling & Louie'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdjacent restaurant location bringing modern Asian cuisine with American flair to its second Treasure Valley location. Open for lunch and dinner with diverse menu of Asian fusion cuisine, sushi, signature cocktails, and beer/wine selection.
• Bardenay Distilling Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-site distillery offering small-batch spirits, handcrafted meals, and an on-site liquor store. Located at the hotel property with extended hours and free distillery tours.
• Dawson Taylor Coffee RoastersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal coffee roaster providing espresso and coffee to Riverside Grill. Featured as part of the hotel's focus on locally sourced ingredients and Idaho-centric offerings.
• Best Western (BW Premier Collection)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand affiliation providing access to Best Western loyalty program, central booking platform, brand recognition, and marketing support. Hotel operates as BW Premier Collection property.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Residence Inn Boise Downtown / University: Marriott extended-stay product in Boise targeting the same leisure and corporate guests, particularly for multi-night stays near the Riverside's segment.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Boise Downtown: Hilton-affiliated select-service hotel in Boise with meeting capabilities. Competes for value-oriented business and leisure travelers in the same market.
• Hyatt Place Boise / Hyatt Regency Boise: National upscale brands operating in downtown Boise with meeting space and F&B. Compete with Riverside for both group and leisure stays but as part of a broader chain portfolio rather than a single local icon.

Direct peers

• The Oxford Hotel Boise: Upscale independent full-service hotel in downtown Boise with restaurant and meeting space. Directly competes for the same leisure and corporate customers in the Treasure Valley.
• The Grove Hotel: Full-service downtown Boise hotel and convention facility offering meeting space, multiple F&B outlets, and group accommodations. Most direct competitor in the Treasure Valley for corporate and group business.
• The Modern Hotel & Bar: Boutique hotel in downtown Boise with a notable bar/live-music program. Comparable to Riverside's BAR365 and Sapphire Room positioning at a smaller scale in the same market.
• The Inn at 500 Capitol: Upscale boutique hotel in downtown Boise with restaurant and event amenities. Directly comparable full-service product competing for similar high-end leisure and corporate customers.
• Hotel 43: Boutique full-service hotel in downtown Boise with on-site dining and event facilities. Competes with Riverside for leisure and corporate transient stays in the same metro.

Regional players

• Shilo Inns Boise Riverside: Mid-scale regional hotel chain with a Boise property on the riverfront. Competes for value-tier leisure travelers in the same geography with a more limited-service model.

Others

• Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery (Coeur d'Alene): On-site partner distillery and restaurant at Riverside with a flagship Coeur d'Alene location. Comparable F&B/brewery-distillery concept adjacent to a hotel, with similar small-batch spirits and food positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-riverside-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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