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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property
Mountain tranquility awaits at this Banff retreat where travelers can easily access natural wonders and unwind after exploring the National Park Information Centre

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Bow View Lodge in Banff offers an airport shuttle, steam room for post-hike relaxation, terrace with mountain views, two restaurants, and a bar. Helpful staff assist with planning excursions to Upper Hot Springs. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AED 320
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • River view

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • River view

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Run of House | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Run of House

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Studio Suite, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Murphy Beds
  • River view

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

River Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

River View Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double (Pet Room) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double (Pet Room)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Double Pet Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

River View Two Double Beds Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium River View King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown District, a neighborhood in Banff, Bow View Lodge is near a train station and on a river. Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Banff Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Upper Hot Springs is another place to visit that comes recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding. Visit our Banff travel guide
Map
228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park showing a lake or waterhole, landscape views and railway items
    Banff National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Iconic Morant's Curve, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Banff National Park Information Centre
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Banff_BanffNationsLuxtonMuseum_6072227_06
    Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • An idyllic setting with a beautiful backdrop, the Central Park in Banff located along the bow river is a perfect place to spend time after a hearty meal in one of the many restaurants in downtown Banff. Beware of the mosquitoes though.
    Central Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Banff_whytemuseumofthecanadianrockies_6152565_5
    Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    5 min walk
  • The Canadian Brewhouse
    5 min walk
  • BeaverTails
    6 min walk
  • PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar
    6 min walk
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory
    4 min walk

About this property

Bow View Lodge

Hotel near Upper Hot Springs
Consider a stay at Bow View Lodge and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 58 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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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 self 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 11:00 AM on weekends; CAD 27 to 32 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Crave at Banff Park Lodge
  • La Terrazza at Banff Park

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 27 to 32 for adults, and CAD 0 to 15 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 25 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow View Lodge on 26 January 2026 start from $96.95, 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.

How much is parking?

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: anytime.

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 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Upper Hot Springs. Banff Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bow View Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bibin Varghese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time in the hotel, staffs were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly and helpful, room was very clean and comfortable. Close to all bars and restaurants, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very friendly and the room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THe location is perfect, staff are wonderful and room is cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was exceptionally friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, free parking and staff is friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view was lovely and the coyotes were yipping on the other side of the river last night
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Its a nostalgic hotel with most amenities being offered by the adjacent hotel i.e. pool, hot tub and dining. Rooms were clean but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super. Room was clean. Decor could use updating. Access to pools and spa a plus.Overall a decent accomodation for the budget conscious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mantaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Hotel is located at a convenient distance from downtown. Easily walkable. Amazing Bow River views from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness
No one told us there was a breakfast Also doesnt mention pool is in the next hotel Overall clean hotel though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. The price is very good for the value we got.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ottis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Older hotel but clean. Location by the Bow River was nice and right in town so an easy walk about.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and friendly staff, gave helpful recommendations on nearby hiking trails
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel and view from river room is great!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Go

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown location, and hardly to beat for the price in Banff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the hotel was wonderful. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive, always ready to help with a smile. I especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere—it was quiet and relaxing, perfect for resting after a long day. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this property, they have Clean and huge rooms. The front desk is nice and very helpful and is walkable to restaurants and shopping centers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the beds were super comfortable. A houseman gave us fresh towels and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here has been wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tess

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning Mountain View, beautiful lakes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025