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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a steam room

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Signature Studio Suite, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Run of House | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Run of House | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Run of House

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - twin
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Studio Suite, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Signature Studio Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Murphy Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double (Pet Room) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double (Pet Room)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Upper Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Tunnel Mountain - 8 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bow View Lodge

Hotel near Upper Hot Springs
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is located near Bow View Lodge, which provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 58 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Bow Lodge
Bow View
Bow View Banff
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Bow View Hotel Banff
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Bow View Lodge Hotel
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Bow View Lodge Hotel Banff

Frequently asked questions

Is Bow View Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bow View Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bow View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bow View Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Bow View Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bow View Lodge located?

Located in Downtown District, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Upper Hot Springs. Banff Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 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 staff - clean and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location, just a couple of blocks from the center of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great staff, great views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The location is close to everything I wanted to go
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Located inside Banff town and customer service is superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Downtown Banff in a perfect location to shopping and wildlife viewing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Location close to bow river, walking trails, shopping, dining.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nothing unique it was a good stay the bed were very comfortably the staff was freindly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This property is in a great location. Older building but very clean and at a good price! We were able to walk everywhere downtown from there/close to everything. The staff is great and helpful! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Was great location and price
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

our room had balcony overlooking river walk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice place and clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Overpriced for the quality of hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

I like the location. Walking distance to bow river and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

As always was amazing! Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful view of the bow river. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10

Garage parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent location, very affordable, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great Location! The bed is comfortable. Pleasant stay for one night with Family of 5. We have everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Service was good, rooms were clean, hotel is very outdated and there are gaps at the top of the doors
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff gave us the room we had asked for, and our stay was the usual great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Very basic but clean and spacious. Conveniently located. Definitely dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Area and parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very convenient location walking distance to main Ave and Restaurants. Also has always been affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025