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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property

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Signature Studio Suite, River View
Signature Studio Suite, River View | View from room
Signature Studio Suite, River View
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Multiple Beds, River View

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Run of House

Run of House

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

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

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Signature Studio Suite, River View | Private kitchenette

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

River Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

River View Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double (Pet Room)

Standard Double (Pet Room)

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

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

Two Double Pet Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

River View Two Double Beds Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium River View King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

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 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 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

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

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Bow View

Bow View Banff

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Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sameh, Calgary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The value and amenities were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Finley

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Wei Jie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and comfortable. Staff is very helpful and deliver a water kettle right after our request. We got everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Louis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Brad

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very old Front staff were not the friendliness Room from site wasn't room we booked
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Barry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous and friendly. Room was comfortable and properly stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Harold

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Staff was very helpful and fast. Underground parking was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Blair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really liked the room and the bed was comfortable. Wish i coukd gave been able to get the heat lower than 24c though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jhemma Lyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Celine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean and in good condition. Hotel is older but in a good location and staff were friendly. Beds are smaller due to room sizes being smaller. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Clare

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was old and draughty. Heat either set to roasting hot or freezing cold. We did not appreciate the $500 per room deposit. We had two rooms. There was no forewarning of this. Laundry-in other hotel- was small and inadequate. Would not return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic hotel albeit a bit dated but clean. Quiet during the night. Couldn't control the heating and weren't allowed to open the screen door during winter so the room did get warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and price was great ! Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Trisha, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a basic place - nothing really stood out. The pool was located in another hotel, which was fine but cold to get to in the winter. The rooms could use some upkeep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026