Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Signature Studio Suite, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Signature Studio Suite, River View | Bathroom shower

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $373
$336 nightly
$373 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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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
(87 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 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
(49 reviews)
  • 169 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 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
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

River Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - 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
  • ‪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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Property 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

Property is also known as

Bow Lodge
Bow View
Bow View Banff
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Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 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

Gerald

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

Dale

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

10/10 Excellent

WEN-I

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

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

Bibin Varghese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time in the hotel, staffs were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brock

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel, clean, safe, 1 block from downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Affordable, comfortable and central
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness, easy booking and wonderoom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the perfect place to stay while in Banff. Location was great, walk to all the shops and restaurants, right in the river with views of the mountains. Guests also receive discounted Ski Big 3 lift tickets which was a great surprise. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and room comfortable. We loved being right by the beautiful river!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly and helpful, room was very clean and comfortable. Close to all bars and restaurants, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and super comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was kept spotless throughout our stay. The staff were always courteous and helpfull. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, cozy and quiet- the staff was amazing. Perk with the sauna!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the River view suite and felt like we were home away from home. We'll be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ski Slopes are pretty close. Banff was a fun little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Staff were all so helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THe location is perfect, staff are wonderful and room is cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean bedroom & bathroom. Love our room with a nice view of Bow river. Venue is so close to everything you need... food, shopping, transit & attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SARA

Liked: Amenities
Well situated, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025