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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property

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Restaurant
Run of House | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Signature Studio Suite, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
$278
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9

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228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Upper Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Run of House | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Run of House

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Studio Suite, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Signature Studio Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 581 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Murphy Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double (Pet Room) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double (Pet Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Bow View Lodge

Hotel in Downtown District
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Bow View Lodge offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Bow View Lodge features a hot tub and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Banff hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bow View Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.
La Terrazza at Banff Park - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Crave at Banff Park Lodge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 25 to 32 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Crave at Banff Park Lodge
  • La Terrazza at Banff Park

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 25 to 32 for adults, and CAD 0 to 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Bow Lodge
Bow View
Bow View Banff
Bow View Lodge
Bow View Lodge Banff
Bow View Hotel Banff
Bow View Banff
Bow View Lodge Banff
Bow View Lodge Hotel
Bow View Lodge Banff
Bow View Lodge Hotel Banff

Reviews

Bow View Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading some poor reviews, i have to differ. Love this place, across the walkway to the Bow River, within an easy walk to Banff Avenue. Or room is amazing, clean, spacious. Nothing to complain about here. Check in lady was absolutely lovely. Quick and an early check in. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Travelling from Australia.5* from us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t waste your $ here.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic but clean and spacious. Conveniently located. Definitely dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Annabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The beddings are smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent especially for the price! The front desk girl was so curtious and helpful. The only thing is don’t get a room by the lobby- it was noisy and people were very loud til midnight coming and going. Was tough when you had to be up by 6 am. Beds were comfortable also!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trinh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No heat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We had the family suite, sleeping six people. The room was clean and the beds comfortable but the carpeted floor was dark, stained and well-worn. Didn’t like that there was only one bathroom. Also, in order to get to the pool, you leave the hotel, cross the parking lot, enter the next hotel go downstairs, follow a hall and when you do find the pool, the lighting is very dim.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Um
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

our room had balcony overlooking river walk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location. Older building but very clean and at a good price! We were able to walk everywhere downtown from there/close to everything. The staff is great and helpful! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, PALOS HILLS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the bow river. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downtown Banff in a perfect location to shopping and wildlife viewing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy, Gilbert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

louis

Disliked: Amenities
Slow , late checkin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christian-ren, Castlegar

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place and clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danis

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dindo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located inside Banff town and customer service is superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is close to everything I wanted to go
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is old and it shows. We got stuck in the elevator because it’s old and probably not serviced regularly. No air conditioning and very shady electrical.
This is disgraceful.
Extension cords everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique it was a good stay the bed were very comfortably the staff was freindly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry, Peachland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was good, rooms were clean, hotel is very outdated and there are gaps at the top of the doors
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025