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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property
Riverfront Banff hotel in Downtown District with 2 restaurants
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property grounds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area
Pool
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

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
  • Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson
    7 min walk
  • Banff, AB (YBA)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Run of House

Run of House

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Signature Studio Suite, River View

Signature Studio Suite, River View

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Bathrobes
  • 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

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Double (Pet Room)

Standard Double (Pet Room)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

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

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Exterior

Banff Park Lodge

Pool
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1692)
The price is AU$383
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Banff Park Lodge

About the area

Banff

Bow View Lodge places you in the heart of Banff, 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Upper Hot Springs. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a steam room, laundry facilities and ski storage. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Downtown District hotel include Banff National Park and Banff Gondola.

What's nearby

  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min walk
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min walk
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive
  • Upper Hot Springs - 7 min drive

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

Riverfront Banff hotel in Downtown District with 2 restaurants
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A steam room, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Bow View Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Bow View Lodge offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 25 to 32 for adults and CAD 0 to 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Bow Lodge
Bow View
Bow View Banff
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bow View Lodge?

Bow View Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bow View Lodge?

As of 21 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow View Lodge on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$154.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bow View Lodge?

Yep, Bow View Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Bow View Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Bow View Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Bow View Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bow View Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bow View Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bow View Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bow View Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Booked a river view room for 3 nights but instead got a room with a view of a corner brick wall. Mentioned it to staff and was told couldn’t move today but a room was free tomorrow and would pass it onto supervisor and move us then. When we returned the next day we were told that room was now taken and nothing we can do sorry here have a complimentary breakfast voucher, which was nice but still very disappointed that we specifically booked this hotel for a river view and paid $$ extra and didn’t get what we paid for. Would have booked a different hotel if we had known.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Zhihai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is old and room smells old.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed for five nights. There was a problem with no heat in our room. The desk gave us a portable heater to use. The shower in our room was great. Coffee in the room worked well. May we suggest a coffee station in the lobby as well?
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Was unable to open window and no fan to circulate air. Will definitely stay again and buy 1 $10 fan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Umesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and dirty room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this hotel, perfectly situated on the Bow River in Banff! We had a beautiful river view. All reception staff were lovely and very competent. Some even made activity recommendations. Everything was within walkable distance. While the room was warm on a hot day, a fan cooled us down quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was unbeatable! The hotel itself was basic but met our needs. They supplied a fan and heater as there was no AC.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

GARY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
No AC and sliding door locked because deck was just painted. Not cheap for this room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location & good value
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The staff was exceptional, so polite and took time to share information for everything from outings to food to directions. Only problem was the heater turning on late at night. It was too late when we went to bed to call maintenance because we didn't want to wake up the entire family in the family room, so we opened the windows and then the train woke us up during sleeping hours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raji

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location, wonderful staff. Our room overlooked the Bow River. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vivien

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is old and without air conditioning. The toilet clogged and water overflow. But staff were approachable and helpful to switch room for us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Krishnakumar, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location. Decent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here - v close to river with chance of seeing deer and elk in mornings. Hotel is old style for sure but very comfortable - staff were very nice too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Francis Chung Him

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean. Facilities are a bit dated but good value compared to other places in Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vigneshwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I chose this location because of the location, close enough to shopping and dining but off the path and right next to the Bow River Trail and a few blocks away from Tim Hortons for Morning Coffee. The hotel is dated but the rooms are comfy and clean. This hotel does not have air conditioning but they do have a small table fan in room. We did request an additional one , which they provided. The staff was incredible. Very knowledgeable, extremely kind and accommodating. One the 3nd night there my daughter asked if I could keep her dogs for the night and I asked the front desk and they said I should be able to switch rooms the next day-no problem. The only issue I had was that the next day was my daughters wedding. But the staff handle it all while we celebrated and when I got back for the night they had switched it all. HOW AMAZING! I was so worried and for no reason, they understood the assignment and killed it. I will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024