Bow View Lodge

228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A5 CA
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.0 Star Property In Banff (Downtown District)
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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026
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Verified Reviews of Bow View Lodge

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very very enjoyable."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Definitely a great place to stay in Banff, very walkable to get into town.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from GB flag
01-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 21 to Mon Jul 28 2025 at a $320.99 average nightly rate.
"Comfortable and clean."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Definitely dated but everything is clean, comfortable and in good working order so it ain’t fancy but you’ll get a good night’s rest. Great location at the end of the Banff strip and next to the Bow River.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from CA flag
13-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 10 to Tue Mar 11 2025 at a $163.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

A stay at Bow View Lodge places you in the heart of Banff, a short 7-minute drive from Upper Hot Springs. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Banff National Park Information Centre.

Satisfy your appetite at La Terrazza at Banff Park, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and portable fans.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Bow River - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Banff Legacy Trail - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Canadian Ski Museum West - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Canada House Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Banff National Park Information Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Central Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Banff Park Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Fenland Trail - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Banff Cascades of Time Gardens - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Vermilion Lakes - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Victoria Glacier - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi

The preferred airport for Bow View Lodge is Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 137.4 km / 85.4 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.

Green Sustainability

iStay Green and 4 Green Keys Program

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Airport transportation
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Reusable tableware only
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Number of hot tubs - 2
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski storage
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water dispenser
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 58
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rafting nearby
  • Elevator
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Vending machine
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Picnic area
  • Ski passes available
  • Off-street parking
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Steam room
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Hair salon
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

The major gateway to Banff is Calgary International Airport. Regular bus service operates from the airport directly to Bow View Lodge.

Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Breakfast Information

Breakfast available at Banff Park Lodge on the second floor in the Chinook from 7am - 9:30am. Hot and cold buffet $21.50 Children 6-13 $10.75children 1-5 eat free with paying parents.

Pet Friendly?

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Service animals only

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 27 to 32 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

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