Bow View Lodge

We started our roundtrip in Banff an stayed two nights in the hotel. It was very clean and cosy.

Bed mattresses were too hard. Unhappy that the hotel charges ONE DOLLAR for each LOCAL call. Staff helpful. Housekeeping did a good job. Would have been nice to include, at least, a continental breakfast.

We were transferred to the hotel next door since they were left with no rooms. The staff at the hotel was very helpful. The location was outstanding. 2 blocks from the main street

One of the highlights of my Western Canada trip was Banff and the Bow View Lodge. It is not a new hotel, and at first glance it may not appeal to those who are used to the higher end lodgings. But my room was clean and spacious with a large window and sliding door to the balcony. The view of Bow River from the balcony was beautiful. The hotel upgraded my room to one with a king size bed and the river view...thank you Kayla! The hotel's location is within a 5 minute walk to the main shopping and dining thoroughfare in the city. And there's also a hiking trail along the river behind the hotel. All in all, a great location for the price.

We stayed here over New Years. The location was the greatest part. Within walking distance from the bus station, major shops and restaurants. However, there were many young young partying guests who were eventually evicted from their rooms, after many complaints. There should maybe be some sort of filter on the age of guests over holidays like this. The room itself was simple and small. The man at the front desk was probably the worst part about the stay. Rude and controlling, we felt as if WE were being treated as the partying teenagers.

I've stayed here many times and do enjoy the experience. The desk personnel are very friendly and helpful. I liked that the inn was within walking distance of the downtown area since parking downtown is difficult. I also loved the view of the river and the nearness to a walking trail along the river. The area can be a little noisy during the day because the RVs have a parking area across from the inn but generally this isn't a problem. My only issue with the inn came when I checked in. The room wasn't ready (in their defense I was about an hour early for check-in time) and I had to wait about a half an hour.

Clean and quiet - near to Banff Avenue but because it is on the Bow it's much quieter than other nearby hotels at which we've stayed. Very well kept up. Would definitely stay here again for these reasons. Also appreciated the stash of umbrellas by the front door that could be borrowed during the rain.

Great value for what we get. Pleasant surprise.

Great hotel for the price. The location is excellent and you get use of the Banff Park Lodge facilities next door. It is very 80's though and could do with a renovation. The staff were very plesant and helpful.

It was a cheap and nice looking place to stay while visiting banff. Me and a few friends went skiing to lake louise and sunshine and this hotel was an affordable place to stay.