Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a steam room

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Enjoy meals in a bright dining area with high ceilings and a glass roof, surrounded by lush greenery and stylish seating.
Experience the BOW VIEW LODGE, a multi-story building with a mix of brick and glass facades, featuring a prominent entrance and balconies.
Relax by the rectangular pool surrounded by a textured border, featuring two ladders for easy entry and exit.
Restful retreat with a large bed and elegant headboard.
Relax in a stylish living area with a sofa, ottoman, and bar stools, offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Upper Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Run of House

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 169 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Studio Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 581 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Murphy Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double (Pet Room)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Banff

Located in Downtown District, Bow View Lodge is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Upper Hot Springs. This hotel has 58 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Upper Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bow View Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a steam room
At Bow View Lodge, guests have access to a steam room, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. There's free parking and an airport shuttle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a porter/bellhop.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, portable fans, and phones are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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 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 noon on weekends; CAD 25 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

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 25 to 32 for adults, and CAD 0 to 15 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Bow Lodge
Bow View
Bow View Banff
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bow View Lodge?

Bow View Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Bow View Lodge?

This hotel is situated in Downtown District, just steps from Bow River and Canada House Gallery, and within a short walk of Banff Legacy Trail. You'll also find Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Bow View Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Bow View Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Bow View Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bow View Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bow View Lodge?

At this riverfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include memory foam mattresses and kitchenettes.

Are there hot tubs at Bow View Lodge?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Bow View Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bow View Lodge has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Bow View Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bow View Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Bow View Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bow View Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Bow View Lodge.

Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yaling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff gave us the room we had asked for, and our stay was the usual great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I forgot my skiboots next to my car. The employee working thr front desk noticed. He contacted me and brought thy up to my room. Thanks again to this employee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My go to... past, present and future

This is a staple of any trip to or through Banff for us. We don't bother looking for others. Yes, this place has aged over the years but they try to keep it modernized as best as they can. It's always clean, always kept up and, along with its neighboring hotel, always competitively priced. From there, restaurants, convenience stores, grocery store, hospital and even Tim Hortons are within a short walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly, good value for money. It's a short half-block walk to the ski and airport shuttle stops, but the savings were worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankit kumar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very convenient location walking distance to main Ave and Restaurants. Also has always been affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Antrix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Great access to downtown Banff with excellent parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Easton

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great location and price
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ainslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was given a nice upgrade to their most modern room. Very large room with ability to sleep 8.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline, Airdrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam was great at check in. The whole property is undergoing renovation but we had a great (run of the house) room comfy bed, view of the river and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekdeep

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025