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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property

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Signature Studio Suite, River View
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area
Signature Studio Suite, River View
Signature Studio Suite, River View | View from room
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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
(83 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

Run of House

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

Family Suite

  • 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)
  • River view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 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
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee 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 for adults, and CAD 0 to 15 for children
  • 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

Property is also known as

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Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pearl, Calgary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I no didn’t have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, clean and affordable !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very friendly and the room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Khamida

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

George Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spotless, albeit a bit dated, but great amenities. Really good value for money with undercover parking and more facilities at their adjoining hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable king size bed. Clean room. Nice hot shower. Access to wonderful swimming pool, hot tub, and steam room next-door at the Banff Springs Hotel. Friendly, helpful Front desk staff. Ski room storage. Two minute walk to shuttle bus to Sunshine or Lake Louise so no need to have a car and very close to restaurants and shops on Banff Avenue and to IGA for groceries.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cooper

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and made extra efforts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet needs attention, didn’t flush well. Shower drain also didn’t drain well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Decent place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

OKSANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was exceptionaly clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Location is very convenient, only a few blocks from Banff Avenue. Only 2 things people should know: 1.) La Terrazza resteraunt is closed for renovations 2.) a $50 per night deposit is required when you check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in need of renovation, carpets torn, reception counter not inviting. Room was dingy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Liz

Disliked: Room comfort
Construction noise room way too hot even with thermostat turned to off bed very hard staff unfro
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Its a nostalgic hotel with most amenities being offered by the adjacent hotel i.e. pool, hot tub and dining. Rooms were clean but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025