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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Signature Studio Suite, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Signature Studio Suite, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

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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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Run of House | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Run of House

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Studio Suite, River View | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker

Signature Studio Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Murphy Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

River Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

River View Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double (Pet Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Double (Pet Room)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Two Double Pet Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

River View Two Double Beds Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Premium River View King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Bow View Lodge

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, concierge services and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Bow View Lodge's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bow River. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by car from Upper Hot Springs
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Bow View Lodge offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at Bow View Lodge. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Banff hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
La Terrazza at Banff Park – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Crave at Banff Park Lodge – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

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 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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

  • 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 at the property

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 27 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable king size bed. Clean room. Nice hot shower. Access to wonderful swimming pool, hot tub, and steam room next-door at the Banff Springs Hotel. Friendly, helpful Front desk staff. Ski room storage. Two minute walk to shuttle bus to Sunshine or Lake Louise so no need to have a car and very close to restaurants and shops on Banff Avenue and to IGA for groceries.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cooper

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and made extra efforts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet needs attention, didn’t flush well. Shower drain also didn’t drain well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Decent place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

OKSANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was exceptionaly clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Location is very convenient, only a few blocks from Banff Avenue. Only 2 things people should know: 1.) La Terrazza resteraunt is closed for renovations 2.) a $50 per night deposit is required when you check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in need of renovation, carpets torn, reception counter not inviting. Room was dingy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Liz

Disliked: Room comfort
Construction noise room way too hot even with thermostat turned to off bed very hard staff unfro
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Its a nostalgic hotel with most amenities being offered by the adjacent hotel i.e. pool, hot tub and dining. Rooms were clean but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff are the best. Love the gesture of giving us a bottle of red wine but they forgot to send the 2 glasses. Its ok though. Room was okay but its very clean. The bed was ok as well but I don't know why both of us can't sleep either.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Trent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

SARA

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

6/10 Okay

Susila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was comfortable. The carpet needs a change. The Thursday reception man was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The TV did not work well at all. The rooms were very out dated but overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

K, Golden

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. The price is very good for the value we got.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025