Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a bar area with stools.
A hotel room with a round wooden table and chairs, a small kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is $365
$329 nightly
$365 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(90 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Run of House

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 169 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite, River View

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

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

River Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double (Pet Room)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Banff Legacy Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Curry House - ‬5 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. Additional features at this hotel include a hair salon, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
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. Open daily.
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 self parking
  • 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

  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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 250 per accommodation, per stay
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 27 to 32 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 Banff
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Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very accommodating staff! great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and Very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price! Its location is perfect. other than the parking being tight, it’s a great place to stay! Staff is super nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

marie-helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of construction happening, in the vicinity but the staff was friendly and the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet, easy walk to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Very clean, comfortable with an excellent location to downtown Banff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Bow View Lodge. The front desk staff who helped me check in was very friendly, welcoming, and efficient. Check-in was smooth and the service was excellent. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The swimming pool and steam room are great. Parking is safe and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Zafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for exploring Banff on foot and easy to get in/out of town if you’re driving. Quiet location close to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, pleasant staff. Close to many shops and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a good budget safe motel in Banff. Rooms are dated but clean and comfortable. Anywhere else but Banff, it’s an $80/nt motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value. Beautiful pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolin Codrut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes berry good location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WEN-I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Negar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient location and fairly clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aditya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older hotel, but it compares well to all the shiny, new ones in Banff too. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, underground parking included, and nestled right next to the water and mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, good location, had everything necessary. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The value and amenities were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bibin Varghese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time in the hotel, staffs were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026