Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property

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Signature Studio Suite, River View | View from room
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Signature Studio Suite, River View
Signature Studio Suite, River View

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Run of House

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

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

Signature Studio Suite, River View

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

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

River Suite

  • Sleeps 4

River View Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double (Pet Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Pet Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

River View Two Double Beds Room

  • Sleeps 3

Premium River View King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Banff

A stay at Bow View Lodge places you in the heart of Banff, a 7-minute drive from Upper Hot Springs. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Banff National Park.

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
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bow View Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a sauna
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.

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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
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

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 27 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
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

Property is also known as

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Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan, FOLSOM

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Close to bow River trail
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaelyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were wonderful and efficient. The place is safe and is situated within the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent our last night in Banff here, good place to rest up!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. just 5min by walk from downtown. Amenities are sufficient. Front desk service was amazing. We loved this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Basic room but staff were absolutely top notch especially Matthew who is a diamond
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location in downtown and off the busy street
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay at the Bow Lodge. We were in Banff for a night and it was nice to be able to stay so close to the main area and have easy parking. We were able to walk along the river before heading out which was a nice way to start the day!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Santa Cruz

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walking distance to everything in Banff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures on your site don’t show exactly how it is. We arrived after dark. Staff not knowledgeable, rooms are very outdated for the price, but were clean. The Banff area is very expensive, but for what we paid, I would have gladly paid more to stay in an updated facility and room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamaldeep

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aneri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to downtown and a beautiful river walk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AUDREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved my room and the lodge location was perfect being on the Bow River and walkway with the canoe rental just across the lawn. Also my fav restaurant; Lupo 10/10 was just up the block.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JUJU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay and can highly recommend to any further travellers to stay here. The staff and location is amazing. Thank you Bow View lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025