Bow View Lodge

Hotels
8 (1718 reviews)
228 Bow Avenue , Banff , ca

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Access to pool and sauna
Cons:
Cleanliness was below standard
Room was old and poorly maintained
Value for money was poor

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Cleanliness was below standard with visible dirt on carpets and a stale smell from old furnishings.
Service
9.36
Extremely helpful staff, met expectations for service without any issues.
Location
9.4
Great central location, convenient for walking to downtown and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.35
Room was old and poorly maintained, not matching expectations for the price.
Amenities
7.38
Amenities were very basic and not suitable for spending time inside.
Value for Money
6.34
For the price of CAD 315 per night, the value was poor considering the condition of the room.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.36
Generally convenient but compromised by room condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:43

Property Description

Riverside Retreat with Modern Amenities

Scenic Views and Comfortable Accommodations
Indulge in picturesque river views from most guest rooms at the Bow View Lodge. Each room is equipped with essential amenities like a cable TV, seating area, and private bathroom for a comfortable stay.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind and rejuvenate with access to a swimming pool, fitness centre, and sauna nearby. The 24-hour front desk ensures your needs are met promptly, while the on-site launderette adds to your convenience.

Explore Banff's Best
Conveniently located just a short walk from Banff city centre, our lodge offers easy access to attractions like the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Book your stay at Bow View Lodge for a memorable retreat by the river.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYC

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 16 years old to 17 years old stay for CAD 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1718 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 6.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.36
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robert • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Proximity and price

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Evgeny • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Good Value .

Cons:

Construction in the area. Shower head not moving (or maybe I didn't know how to swivel the shower head).

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
9
great value - big rooms - clean - superb location
Pros:

Great room, value and location. Large clean comfortable room. Yes, the building and the foyer is is not attractive but inside our room was lovely, spacious and cozy. We loved using the sister hotel's facilities - which has only been recently refurbished - including the pool, steam room and (superb) breakfast. Top choice, amazing value. Amazing to be able to walk along the Bow River and a 5-minute walk to the best locations in Banff.
Would definitely stay again

Cons:

rather dated, but the price reflects this

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Min Tun • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Takashi • solo_traveller • jp
8
リーズナブルで便利な立地のホテル
Pros:

・バス停から近し（徒歩２分の隣のホテルが空港バスのバス停）
・ロビーにミルクやコーヒーが用意されている
・冷蔵庫、コーヒーメーカーがある
・部屋からの山の眺めがよく、朝焼けも見れた
・バスタブだったので、温まれました
・レストラン、スーパーマーケットが近い
・山の眺めがいい鉄道駅や高速道路付近まで歩いていきやすい
・朝食の設定はないが、隣のホテルのレストランが７時から開いていて利用できる。

Cons:

・実家が鉄道沿線だったので、自分ではさほど気にならないが、特に夜間の貨物列車の汽笛の音。振動はなかった。不快ではないが甲高い音に敏感な方は、ここから奥（市街地寄り）のホテルがいいのかな。

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Ramses Salvador • family_with_children • ca
6
Acogedora.
Pros:

La ubicación.

Cons:

Las luces están bajas y el mantenimiento del baño no es el óptimo.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Keri • couple • ca
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • cl
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Eiko • family_with_children • dk
7
Nice staff, good beds and location and clean. Would come again!
Pros:

Nice staff, clean and good beds and location to down town was good..

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • cl
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Chris and Kathy • couple • ca
7
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Galina • family_with_children • ca
8
Pretty good!
Pros:

Location ,swimming pool . Clean.

Cons:

Ventilation system.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Toby • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Toby • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Gail • couple • ca
8
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Simone • family_with_children • au
10
Awesome little lodge
Pros:

Amazing little lodge with everything you need to be comfortable.
Ample sized room.
Plenty of hot water with decent pressure.
Clean.
Helpful and kind staff.
Access to pool, laundry and restaurant and sister hotel a short stroll across the footpath.
Right beside the river, for an easy stroll.
By the center of town and plenty of food options.
Windows which could be opened for fresh air and room temperature easy to control.
Smart TV.

Cons:

Nothing
Everything was great.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Tulsi • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Just add microwave in room just suggestion!!! Otherwise all good!

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Rohel • couple • ca
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • couple • nl
8
Het was een heel prettig verblijf.
Pros:

Bedden en de theemachine bij de receptie. Koffie apparaat op de kamer.

Cons:

IJsmachine was stuk.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • ca
8
Comfortable and clean.
Pros:

Convenient location and the room was comfortable and clean.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee