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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a sauna

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Restaurant
Signature Studio Suite, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Run of House | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Pool
Bow View Lodge in Banff offers an airport shuttle, steam room for post-hike relaxation, terrace with mountain views, two restaurants, and a bar. Helpful staff assist with planning excursions to Upper Hot Springs. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 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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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
(25 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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Run of House

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite

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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Studio Suite, River View

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

View all photos for Standard Double (Pet Room)

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

Standard Double (Pet Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Magpie & Stump - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Restaurant & Lobby Bar - ‬4 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 sauna or 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • 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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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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