Bow View Lodge

Hotels
8 (1847 reviews)
228 Bow Avenue , Banff , ca

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1847 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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Chen Yin • extended_group • tw
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • au
10
Great location
Pros:

Easy to access with free parking. Close to main street and lots of restaurants. Good sized room. Lovely view to the river. Room clean and comfortable. Good breakfast at sister hotel.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Kattaliya • extended_group • th
8
Pros:

Good location

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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shigin • couple • tw
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Viktoria • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Clare • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Kattaliya • family_with_children • th
8
Pros:

Good location

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • us
6
Pros:

The room was large and the bed was comfortable. When we asked for soft pillows we received them. The TV worked and had streaming service.

Cons:

The thermostat was missing a dial so we couldn’t turn down the heat. With no AC it was pretty warm but we opened the slider to cool down. We didn’t feel safe to do this at night as our balcony overlooked a busy and noisy walking and biking trail next door to an active construction site. There was a small fan provided to move the air around. The bathroom sink was super slow to drain but the maintenance dept fixed it. The tub was missing a drain stopper so no baths. The tub drain was so slow that when showering we stood in water. It couldn’t even drain by the next morning. The maintenance dept could not fix this during our stay. Parking was across the lot in a different facility. The restaurants, pool and hot tub were at the hotel across the lot, above the parking garage so we didn’t end up using them. Construction started at 7AM and ended after 8pm, quiet hours started at 11pm.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
9
Great value. Very friendly
Pros:

Friendly, nice view of the river, good value, comfortable room

Cons:

A bit of a walk into town

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Koon Thye • solo_traveller • sg
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Ilona • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Ilona • solo_traveller • de
6
Pros:

Die Lage ist zentral und nah an dem Fluss, sehr gut. Die WLAN hat auch gut funktioniert. Das Bett bequem. Funktionale Unterkunft, aber der Preis ist schon sehr übertrieben.

Cons:

In der Nähe vom Bahnhof, man hört den Zug sehr laut, wenn er vorbei fährt. Baustelle direkt vor dem Fenster. Die Zimmer sind sehr hellhörig, man hört die Nachbarn sprechen, husten etc.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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GabsGas • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

מיקום ליד הנהר

Cons:

יחס צוות, מיקום הברכה ולנדרומת בבניין אחר, ציוד במלון מיושן

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Mai • couple • jp
8
ダウンタウンから徒歩圏内で便利
Pros:

ロケーションが良い。ダウンタウンから徒歩圏内で、ボー川沿いで散歩にも最適。スーパーやリカーショップもすぐです。豪華なホテルではありませんが、清潔でベランダもあり、部屋も狭くなく、バンフでダウンタウンから徒歩圏内で滞在する場所としてはお得だと思います。隣の姉妹施設のプールとホットタブが使用可能で、ハイキングで疲れた体をほぐせました。部屋にはコーヒーメーカーとフィルターに入ったコーヒー粉があります。ロビー横にはお湯がでるウォーターサーバーがあります。電子レンジもロビー横かエレベーターホール（場所をはっきり覚えておらず）にありました。バンフはすべてが高いので、スーパーで買ってきたものを食べるのに便利だと思います。施設は新しいわけではありませんが、スタッフもフレンドリーで親切です。バンフのホテルが高いので、日中は観光でいないことを考えてこちらにしましたが、正解でした。

Cons:

コネクティングルームにすることも可能な部屋だったせいか、隣の方が大声で電話で話している声がクリアに聞こえました。

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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ITZCHAK • couple • il
5
Cons:

Not clean. No water hose in bath.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Judith • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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RYAN • couple • us
10
Have a car? Want included parking? Want easy walk into town? Want to save $? Go here.
Pros:

If you have a car and want included parking. If you want 5 minute walkability to the town. If you want a mini fridge and a lobby available microwave.. and a water refill station in the lobby, and aren't fancy, and want to save money.. this is the best spot. The bed, sheets, pillows are comfortable, clean rooms. For those that might give low marks.. this is a 2 star hotel, not a 4 star, if you're upset you don't have super top quality stuff, pay an extra $250 a night.

Cons:

Water pressure in the shower is too low. But again, this is 2 star, so that's ok.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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robyn • couple • au
8
A convenient location and friendly staff.
Pros:

Value for money , convenient location for our needs.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee