It is a cheaper option to stay in Banff, and that's what we expected. The stay experience was good enough for us. Having the more premium sister hotel across the street with a pool/hot tub was nice to have access to.
2 stars
Bow View Lodge
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Overview
Situated close to local attractions, Bow View Lodge is a 10-minute walk from from Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and Banff Park Museum. Just a 10-minute walk from Banff Railway Station, the hotel's accessible location means it is an ideal base when visiting Banff.
There are a variety of facilities available to those staying at Bow View Lodge, such as ski lockers, a 24-hour reception and a safe. A gym can be readily accessed by those wanting to keep up their exercise regimes while travelling.
The hotel features cosy rooms equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker, plus all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Bow View Lodge's in-house restaurant is a hassle-free option for those preferring to dine in. Alternatively, there is a large selection of international restaurants nearby.
Banff Airport is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. The local area is also known for its wide range of shopping options.
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Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at Bow View Lodge
- Indoor pool
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Things to do
- Hiking
- Eco tourism
- Bicycle rental
- Golf
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Bingo
- Skiing
- Beauty salon
- Ice skating
- Horse riding
- Bowling
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Disabled Access
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Allergy-free room
- No smoking
- Non-feather pillow
- Toilet with grab rails
- Designated smoking area
General
- River view
- Seating area
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Mountain view
- Ski storage
- Storage available
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Ski pass vendor
- Tour desk
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- 24hr front desk
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Kitchenette
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe or closet
Pool and spa
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Vending machine (drinks)
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
Reviews of Bow View Lodge
8.0
Very good
1876 verified ratings
Wonderful
562
Very good
414
Good
420
Okay
197
Fair
154
Mediocre
53
Poor
76
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciate the hotel's great location and cleanliness, highlighting its proximity to downtown and beautiful views. However, many reviews point out issues with outdated facilities and poor service, which detracted from their overall experience.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) The pool and the view.
Cons (-) Everything was great.
Pros (+) loved the location, the view from my room, and the overall good feeling I had when I walked into the room. Comfortable bed, very clean bathroom with lots of towels, quiet for sleeping, etc. Also there were extra blankets available in the room (if needed); that was appreciated.
Cons (-) the ledges along the windows/patio door could have been vacuumed a little better - none the less, it was still a clean room both in the bedroom/sitting area and the bathroom
Pros (+) This lodge was perfectly located for our weekend in Banff. We ran the Banff marathon on Sunday, and we could not beat the location and value of this hotel. The staff were great. I would stay there again.
Cons (-) As others have noted, earplugs are helpful. Noise was not a big issue for us, but you can hear conversations in the hallway while in the room.
Location
228 Bow Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1A5
What's nearby
- Canadian Mountain Holidays212 m
- Canada House Gallery239 m
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies318 m
- Canadian Ski Museum West335 m
- Banff Park Museum0.5 km
- Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum0.6 km
- The Banff Centre1.4 km
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site1.5 km
- Tunnel Mountain1.5 km
- Tunnel Mountain Drive1.6 km
- Bow Falls1.7 km
- Banff Avenue2 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Bow View Lodge
Low season | March |
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High season | July |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 244 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 308 |
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Value for money | 7.8 |
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Distance to downtown | 0.4 km |