Bow View Lodge - Banff

$$$$||View on mapBanff, Canada228 Bow Avenue, Banff, Canada, T1L 1A5|
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Bow View Lodge - Banff
228 Bow Avenue, Banff, Canada, T1L 1A5·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.3
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.3
Comfort8.3
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.7
Facilities7.6
Value for money7.5
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families31%
Groups12%
Solo12%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.3
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.3
Comfort8.3
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.7
Facilities7.6
Value for money7.5
Who stays here
Couples44%
Families31%
Groups12%
Solo12%

Bow View Lodge Banff - Riverfront Lodge with Award-Winning Housekeeping and Exclusive Pool & Spa Access

River-View Rooms and Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Bow View Lodge offers 71 rooms with mountain or Bow River views. The hotel provides pet-friendly rooms on the first floor for guests traveling with dogs. Family rooms come with full amenities including a seating area and private bathroom.

Pool, Spa, and Convenient Services

Guests at Bow View Lodge have exclusive access to the complimentary pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and fitness center at the adjacent Banff Park Lodge. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, concierge, and tour desk for activity planning. Additional facilities include a ski pass vendor, ski storage, and an electric vehicle charging station.

On-Site Dining with Local Ingredients

The hotel features three on-site restaurants that emphasize fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can also take advantage of the happy hour offerings at the property. A special breakfast discount is available at the Banff Park Lodge restaurant for Bow View Lodge guests.

Steps from Downtown Banff and Bow River Activities

Bow View Lodge Banff is located directly on the Bow River, just 2.5 blocks from downtown Banff's shops and restaurants. Guests can rent canoes from the Banff Canoe Club across the street for year-round exploration on heated, covered boats. Nearby attractions include Banff Upper Hot Springs, Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

Wellness Facilities and Outdoor Adventure Access

In addition to the pool and spa at Banff Park Lodge, guests can use the on-site sauna and steam room. The hotel provides access to extensive hiking and outdoor adventures in Banff National Park. For ski trips, the ski pass vendor and ski storage make it convenient to hit the slopes.

  • Location: Directly on Bow River, 2.5 blocks from downtown Banff
  • Rooms: 71 rooms with mountain/river views, pet-friendly options
  • Dining: 3 on-site restaurants with local ingredients
  • Wellness: Complimentary pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room at Banff Park Lodge
  • Amenities: Electric vehicle charging station, ski storage, 24-hour front desk
  • Activities: Canoe rentals at Banff Canoe Club, hiking, ski pass vendor
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Building
Number of rooms:59
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Rooms and availability

Standard One-Bedroom Queen Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
Family Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Family King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Picnic area/ Tables

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Bowling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Mountain view
  • River view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Bow View Lodge

💵 Lowest room price 67 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd

Location

228 Bow Avenue, Banff, Canada, T1L 1A5
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228 Bow Avenue, Banff, Canada, T1L 1A5
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228 Bow Avenue, Banff, Canada, T1L 1A5
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
100 yd
Gallery
Canada House Art Gallery
100 yd
Little Beehive
100 yd
Banff Avenue
Banff Avenue
100 yd
305 Squirrel Street Corner of Lynx & Squirrel Street
Saint Mary's Parish Banff
100 yd
Gallery
Willock & Sax Gallery
100 yd
317 Banff Ave
Canadian Ski Museum West
100 yd
Church
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
100 yd
Gallery
All In The Wild Gallery
100 yd
Museums
The Historic Luxton Home Museum
100 yd
Gallery
About Canada
100 yd
Johnson Lake Road
Johnson Lake
100 yd
Bourgeau Lake
100 yd
Bow River Trail
100 yd
Shopping Area
Cascade Shops
100 yd
National Park
Banff National Park- Visitor Center
100 yd
Restaurant
Evelyn's Too
100 yd
Restaurant
Evelyn's Coffee Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
BeaverTails
100 yd
Restaurant
Banff Shawarma
100 yd
Restaurant
Ramen Arashi
100 yd
Restaurant
Banff Edo
100 yd
Restaurant
Rocky Mountain Flatbread
100 yd
Restaurant
Dairy Queen Brazier Restaurant
100 yd

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