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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.
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Exterior
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Signature Studio Suite, River View
Signature Studio Suite, River View | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5
  • Banff Legacy Trail
    4 min walk
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    5 min walk
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    5 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
Private bathroom
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
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Studio Suite, River View

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

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

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

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, River View

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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
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, (1665)
The price is NZ$163
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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 - 0.5 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow View Lodge on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$139.08, 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. 387 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1005 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

Alphonse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just didn’t quite the early wake up call from passing trains and would great if it posted about that but enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

Cary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bow View Lodge was nice, the only thing we didn't like was that we had laundry to do and had to go to the other motel that they also own and use the laundry room, it only had one washer and one dryer, the room was very dirty!! There were dirty dishes on the table and a microwave for people to use. It was GROSS!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with group
Excellent location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda, Hayward

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and run down, it badly needs renovation. The staff are all nice though but the physical condition of the building needs to be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Danyal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely accommodation with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jenifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick, Port Orchard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZHIHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even before we arrived they called to confirm and offering an upgrade. They helped on 2 excursions and they were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please be aware that the photos included here include both the Bow View Lodge, as well as its sister hotel the (much nicer) Banff Park Lodge, which is very misleading. The Bow View Lodge was unbearably uncomfortable and wasn’t worth the premium price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kun

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy walk to Banff street where there us no parking. So we left car at hotel & walked everywhere. Also very close to River & place to go for canoe rides
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having the river view room with a balcony really improves the use of the room for relaxing and just hanging out. It so close to everything for walking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay in Banff
The staff were extremely helpful and very very pleasant both during the day and night. The hotel is very well located close to the main town center and buses so a car isn't needed. The room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to river. Very friendly staff. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. Free and safe parking across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fox

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024