Bow View Lodge is located on a river and in a walkable area with good shopping. While the natural beauty of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Tunnel Mountain can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Upper Hot Springs.
Banff Park Museum and Victoria Glacier are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowshoeing. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min walk
Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson - 7 min walk
Central Park - 7 min walk
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk
Getting around
Banff Station - 6 min walk
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
JK Bakery Cafe - 3 min walk
St James's Gate Irish Pub - 3 min walk
Earl's - 4 min walk
Magpie and Stump - 5 min walk
Wild Flour Bakery - 5 min walk
About this property
Bow View Lodge
Hotel by the river
Take advantage of a roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Bow View Lodge. In addition to babysitting and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-out
Concierge services, a porter/bellhop, and an elevator
Guest reviews say good things about the central location, helpful staff, and overall condition
Room features
All 58 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch TVs with cable channels
Recycling, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English, French
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends: CAD 23 for adults and CAD 13 for children
1 restaurant
Things to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Family friendly
Access to nearby indoor pool
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Ski storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
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.
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: CAD 23 for adults and CAD 13 for children (approximately)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Property is 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
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 Dec 5, 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow View Lodge on Dec 13, 2022 start from $72.36, excluding 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 at Bow View Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bow View Lodge?
Check-in is from 4 PM - 7 AM.
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 the heart of Banff, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Tunnel Mountain, and Banff Gondola. Upper Hot Springs is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Banff Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free at Bow View Lodge and receive a full refund?
Yes, Bow View Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Bow View Lodge cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
great location, right by the river but walking distance to downtown.
Rahma
4/10 Poor
Penny
Traveled with partner
Nov 21, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were not friendly or hospitable. The room was terribly HOT and we did not sleep at all, there was very few channells on the TV. One time i went down to get more coffee and the staff member did not even look at me or acknowledge me. The rug was ripped and dirty and the room smelled.
Penny
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Neal, Hillsborough
Traveled with partner
Nov 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms with river views are excellent for the sense of peace and quiet. The non-river view rooms would be much less compelling.
Neal
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
4/10 Poor
Dianne
Traveled with partner
Oct 23, 2022
Disliked: Amenities
Parking not guaranteed with room, party place on weekends long after midnight, ice & pop machines were on the same wall as our room, very noisy, wifi didn’t work most of the time, fridge worked like a freezer.
Dianne
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Candace
Oct 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is right next to the Bow River and its walking paths. Only a 2 minute walk from all the major restaurants and shopping on main street. Underground parking at no extra charge and very close to bus services. Beds were very comfortable.
Candace
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
aleeta
Business traveler
Oct 20, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Location was very good, right next to the river.
aleeta
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Aris
Traveled with family
Oct 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Based on its location, it is easily the best bang for your buck.
Aris
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Annabelle
Traveled with partner
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We got a room with a view of the river and we were able to see the colors of the sunset in the skies if we looked to the right from our balcony. All the front desk staff we talked to were very friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable with clean bedding. The room did need a very thorough vacuuming.
There were only the outlet by the sink and two free slots on a power strip to use to charge our devices. This was a major drawback for us since we had multiple devices to charge for the the next day.
The location is very convenient as we were able to walk most of the town easily. It is next to the Bow River Trail so it was not far from the Bow Falls and the Cave & Basin site. We saw elk along the trail two days in a row.
To me, there are more pros than cons to this place. If I can get a good price, I would stay here again.
The property was very nice. We would have preferred that the balcony which ran the length of the building, had some sort of privacy separation between units.
