Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Pool
Exterior
Restaurant
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

Run of House

  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Studio Suite, River View

  • River view
  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Murphy Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double (Pet Room)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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 steam room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. 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 steam room.

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

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 steam room, a terrace, and a vending machine. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property.

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.

Languages

English, French

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

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • 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
  • 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

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

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Bow View Banff
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Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Traveled with group
Clean,good staffing attendant helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhanwita Srinivasan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location couldn’t be better—just by the river and few minutes from the heart of town, making it perfect for exploring the town. What stood out the most was the exceptionally warm and helpful staff. I would highly recommend this place if anyone is looking for convenience, comfort, and excellent service in Banff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a night, the place was clean and neat, had everything we needed, and has a convenient location. It is a bit outdated though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rubina

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

Winter Overnight Getaway

We did the tourist thing; checking out Banff; the historic district The challenge was that the swimming pool was in the building next door and we had to walk outside in the cold across the road and parking lot. Other than that it was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, location, value. Getting close for a renovation, though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price. Pretty standard room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very affordable, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, great price
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rain

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at bow view. Nice room. Staff were very accommodating. Pool was great and steam sauna was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole Anna Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had 4 bite marks on my hands, couldn’t see and bed bugs, however I don’t have a clue what bit me. Scary.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John-Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was expensive but dated. Staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Bow View Lodge was absolutely delightful! We were thrilled to be upgraded to a room with a king-size bed and a breathtaking view of the mountains. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and cared for. Toby, the receptionist, was incredibly kind and helpful, making our check-in process a breeze. The room itself was well-appointed, with modern charging stations for all our devices – a thoughtful touch that we truly appreciated. We were impressed by the cleanliness of the hotel, but the exceptional service provided by the housekeeping staff truly exceeded our expectations. Every day, our room was refreshed to perfection, with thoughtful touches like neatly arranging our belongings. It felt like coming home to a cozy sanctuary each time. The hotel's amenities, including a convenient microwave on our floor and a refreshing swimming pool, added to the overall comfort of our stay. We felt pampered and relaxed throughout our time at the Bow View Lodge. We wholeheartedly recommend this charming hotel to anyone seeking a memorable getaway. We can't wait to return and experience the warm hospitality and stunning scenery once again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deric

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025