Bow View Lodge

Hotels
8 (1818 reviews)
228 Bow Avenue , Banff , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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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 1818 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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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
R
robyn couple au
8
A convenient location and friendly staff.
Pros:

Value for money , convenient location for our needs.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Rose couple ca
3
It was very disappointing. I will never go back.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything. Very expensive for the quality of the room during off season.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Albert solo_traveller ca
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Suzie solo_traveller au
9
Enjoyed my stay
Pros:

Good location, close to all services, shops, transport

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Scott family_with_children us
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
C
Cesar couple br
7
Pros:

Localização boa, perto do centrinho

Cons:

Hotel está um pouco antigo, precisa de uma reforma

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Tina couple us
7
Great location good staff. But I am having difficulty getting a proper invoice sent which is bothering me.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Carpet dated but budget friendly

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
F
Francisco M. family_with_children es
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Janette solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

By the river and close to downtown

Cons:

Little dated

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller nz
8
Short Trip to Banff
Pros:

The Lodge is well located a couple of minutes on foot to the centre of town. Lots of eateries are in close proximity. The supermarket and bus terminals are minutes away. The rooms were clean and staff were helpful.

Cons:

There was heavy building work in the area. It was difficult getting around and parking the rental car. This was not all the fault of the motel (there was also building work in the associated building next door) but impacted the comfort, and getting around. It was also a bit noisy, which was unfortunate, as I was given a room facing the work.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Abose65 solo_traveller es
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Bartosz solo_traveller us
5
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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SOHEL PARVEZ family_with_children bd
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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janice couple gb
1
This hotel is dirty and very run down next to a building site.. we thought it would be homely.. big.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Alejandra couple ca
7
Good
Pros:

The hotel is close to the main avenue, restaurants, shops, and public buses for visiting attractions. The room was clean and had some utilities for refrigerating food or even eating in the room. Also, the staff was very friendly.

Cons:

In particular, our view was not the best (to the parking lot), and the natural light was not good. So, the room was too dark. Also, the hotel doesn't have AC, so on hot days it's not a comfortable stay. Additionally, the Wi-Fi and TV don't work well; both are intermittent.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
A
Alicja couple ca
8
We had a small room on ground floor.First night was a hot day and it was hard to fall sleep without A/C
Pros:

Location block away from the main street

Cons:

Not A/C must be brutal in the summer

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Jerome solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

Staff are friendly and the river view was awesome.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children au
8
Pros:

Nice and handy to everyting.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee