Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
Upper Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 95 min drive
Banff Station - 6 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
When you stay at Bow View Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola. The 2 restaurants are perfect spots to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the steam room for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
58 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Ski passes
Access to nearby indoor pool
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski lessons nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Ski storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Picnic area
Terrace
Steam room
Reusable cups only
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Recycling
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
La Terrazza at Banff Park - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Crave at Banff Park Lodge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 25 to 32 for adults, and CAD 0 to 15 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Bow Lodge
Bow View
Bow View Banff
Bow View Lodge
Bow View Lodge Banff
Bow View Hotel Banff
Bow View Banff
Bow View Lodge Banff
Bow View Lodge Hotel
Bow View Lodge Banff
Bow View Lodge Hotel Banff
Frequently asked questions
Does Bow View Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bow View Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bow View Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Bow View Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Bow View Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bow View Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bow View Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a steam room, a picnic area, and access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Bow View Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Bow View Lodge like?
Bow View Lodge is located by the river in Downtown District, a short 6-minute walk from Banff Station and 18 minutes' walk from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
Bow View Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
October 24, 2024
Good service and experience
YING TUNG
YING TUNG, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 21, 2024
Jessica Kim
Jessica Kim, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 7, 2024
Gurpreet
Gurpreet, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 2, 2024
Clean, well maintained
Nice and clean rooms, Comfy, but small , lobby area has coffee/tea station. . Option to not do daily housekeeping in exchange for a $5.00 voucher per day that you can accumulate and use at 2 restaurants next door. No air cond.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 1, 2024
Hotel appears a bit older but the rooms and staff are good.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 26, 2024
Easily accessible to town in quiet area. Tea and coffee available 24/7 in reception.
Staf
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 26, 2024
Well positioned in Banff
Excellent position for the town and the Bow River Trail. The hotel had no restaurant but had arrangements with the hotel next door, for clients to have breakfast. Communal microwaves were available in public area. The rooms had reasonable facilities and the staff were pleasant.
Steve
Steve, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
September 23, 2024
Lovely stay but very dated
We had a lovely stay at the Bow View Lodge, the reception staff were very helpful and friendly. However, the rooms are in desperate need of a refurb as the rooms are very very dated and tired looking. For how much they charge for a room, you would expect to not see water marks on the ceiling and toilet roll holder just hanging on!
Rachel
Rachel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 17, 2024
We stayed for five nights. There was a problem with no heat in our room. The desk gave us a portable heater to use. The shower in our room was great. Coffee in the room worked well. May we suggest a coffee station in the lobby as well?
Lawrence
Lawrence, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 17, 2024
Perfect location. Was unable to open window and no fan to circulate air. Will definitely stay again and buy 1 $10 fan.
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 12, 2024
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
September 12, 2024
Small and dirty room
Umesh
Umesh, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 10, 2024
Julia
Julia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 9, 2024
We loved our stay at this hotel, perfectly situated on the Bow River in Banff! We had a beautiful river view. All reception staff were lovely and very competent. Some even made activity recommendations. Everything was within walkable distance. While the room was warm on a hot day, a fan cooled us down quickly.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 8, 2024
The location was unbeatable! The hotel itself was basic but met our needs. They supplied a fan and heater as there was no AC.
Tera
Tera, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
September 8, 2024
No AC and sliding door locked because deck was just painted. Not cheap for this room.
GARY
GARY, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 7, 2024
Mio
Mio, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 7, 2024
Great location & good value
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 7, 2024
Great location. The staff was exceptional, so polite and took time to share information for everything from outings to food to directions. Only problem was the heater turning on late at night. It was too late when we went to bed to call maintenance because we didn't want to wake up the entire family in the family room, so we opened the windows and then the train woke us up during sleeping hours.
Julia
Julia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 5, 2024
Excellent location, wonderful staff. Our room overlooked the Bow River. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Will definitely stay here again.
Raji
Raji, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 4, 2024
Xiaohang
Xiaohang, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 3, 2024
Chris
Chris, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
September 3, 2024
The building is old and without air conditioning. The toilet clogged and water overflow. But staff were approachable and helpful to switch room for us
Vivien
Vivien, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 2, 2024
Excellent location. Decent stay.
Krishnakumar
Krishnakumar, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 31, 2024
Lovely stay here - v close to river with chance of seeing deer and elk in mornings. Hotel is old style for sure but very comfortable - staff were very nice too