A stay at Bow View Lodge places you in the heart of Banff, a short 7-minute drive from Upper Hot Springs. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Banff National Park Information Centre.
What's nearby
Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Banff National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Banff Station - 6 min walk
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 5 min walk
The Canadian Brewhouse - 5 min walk
The Old Spaghetti Factory - 4 min walk
BeaverTails - 6 min walk
PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - 6 min walk
About this property
Bow View Lodge
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.
2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and portable fans.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite at La Terrazza at Banff Park, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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 11:00 AM.
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 transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self 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 11:00 AM on weekends; CAD 27 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
2 hot tubs
Indoor pool (guest access)
Ski passes
Ski storage
Steam room
Family friendly
Access to nearby indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
On a river
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
3 floors
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Comprehensive recycling policy
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Water dispenser usage encouraged
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
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 27 to 32 per person
Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Bow View Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1012 reviews
10 - Excellent
500
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1012 reviews
8 - Good
292
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1012 reviews
6 - Okay
139
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1012 reviews
4 - Poor
43
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1012 reviews
2 - Terrible
38
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Louis
6 Feb 2026
Louis
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
4/10 Poor
Brad
6 Feb 2026
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very old
Front staff were not the friendliness
Room from site wasn't room we booked
Clean room, Staff was very helpful and fast. Underground parking was good
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Blair
Business traveller
29 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really liked the room and the bed was comfortable. Wish i coukd gave been able to get the heat lower than 24c though.
Blair
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Susan
28 Jan 2026
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Jhemma Lyn
26 Jan 2026
Jhemma Lyn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Celine
Business traveller
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean and in good condition. Hotel is older but in a good location and staff were friendly. Beds are smaller due to room sizes being smaller. Overall a good stay.
Room was old and draughty. Heat either set to roasting hot or freezing cold.
We did not appreciate the $500 per room deposit. We had two rooms. There was no forewarning of this.
Laundry-in other hotel- was small and inadequate.
Would not return.
Clare
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Kate
24 Jan 2026
Kate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Constance
23 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic hotel albeit a bit dated but clean. Quiet during the night. Couldn't control the heating and weren't allowed to open the screen door during winter so the room did get warm.
It was a basic place - nothing really stood out. The pool was located in another hotel, which was fine but cold to get to in the winter. The rooms could use some upkeep.