Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property
Riverfront Banff hotel in Downtown District with free parking

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Bow View Lodge

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Property grounds
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Exterior
Signature Studio Suite, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (CAD 23 per person)

Overview of Bow View Lodge

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5
  • Popular LocationBanff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau5 min walk
  • Popular LocationTunnel Mountain5 min drive
  • Popular LocationUpper Hot Springs7 min drive
  • AirportCalgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)94 min drive
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Room options

Run of House

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Studio Suite, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Murphy Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double (Pet Room)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Banff

Located on a river, Bow View Lodge is in Downtown District, a walkable area in Banff with good shopping. Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tunnel Mountain and Moraine Lake. Banff Park Museum and Victoria Glacier are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.

What's nearby

  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min walk
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min walk
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive
  • Upper Hot Springs - 7 min drive
  • Banff Gondola - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 3 min walk
  • Park Distillery - 5 min walk
  • Masala Authentic Indian Cuisine - 7 min walk
  • BeaverTails - 6 min walk
  • Three Bears Brewery and Restaurant - 5 min walk

About this property

Bow View Lodge

Hotel near Tunnel Mountain
Located close to Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola, Bow View Lodge provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a hair salon. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant, 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 smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall value, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 58 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: CAD 23 for adults and CAD 13 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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 23 for adults and CAD 13 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

Property is also known as

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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 does it cost to stay at Bow View Lodge?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow View Lodge on Apr 28, 2024 start from $94.45, excluding 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.

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: 7 AM.

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 within 3 mi (5 km) of Tunnel Mountain, Banff Gondola, and Upper Hot Springs. Banff Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tet, Coquitlam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to downtown with not so crazy rate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Codruta

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying at Bow View Lodge. The staff are amazing and so happy to help in any way that they can. The room was so clean and comfortable. We appreciated that it was quiet and very easy parking was so safe. We recommend this hotel for anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the River Suite at the Bow View Lodge. Great to have space to sit and look out on the river and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUNA

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

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Walls are paper thin. Could hear the guy in the next room pee. Good staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay perfectly satisfied . The location is impressive. Staff and managers are fantastic, helpful, accomodating. Thank you for having us stay comfortably in your place . Highly recommended . Thumbs up . Anna
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing and very helpful. The property is well taken care of, you can tell the staff try, but could use some new flooring in the guest rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the river view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
simple but fancy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024