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Reviews of Bow View Lodge 3 stars

228 Bow Avenue, T1L 1A5 Banff, Canada

#46 of 49 hotels in Banff

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1015 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good position. Clean with good wi fi

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    6.0
    Brief stay in Banff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was pathetic with regard to water pressure. Air conditioning was poor and we had to open the balcony door to get some air.

    Superb location, very close to the river walk and convenient for shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom was small, and the ventilation system is poor (if it exists). Very expensive compared with similar European hotels, but Banff seems to be on top from this point of view.

    Good hotel near the center of Banff. All the attractions can be reached in 5-10 minutes by walk. Large rooms, good sound-insulation. Free parking. Nice staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    8.0
    Hotel in good location at a reasonable price for Banff in summer season.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Decor somewhat dated. No air conditioning but fan was provided.

    Fantastic location in Banff town centre with views of the mountains.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    6.0
    Spacious but dated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Should be updated. Bed cover was very heavy. Window cover was bulky to move and room lighting was poor.

    Room was large but no air conditioning. Walking distance to town. Could use pool in adjacent hotel. It had a patio with table and chairs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    Fabulous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better electric supply n the room.

    Fantastic location close to the town but in a quiet spot overlooking the Bow River and mountains.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit outdated rooms Fairly costly Parking is limited

    The hotel is within walking distance to downtown and many restaurants. The 2 queen bed room was large. Access to hot tub in adjacent hotel

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Amazing location, would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The room was very outdated, but that isn't too bad, considering all the positives. There was also no AC in the regular rooms, which was fine considering how cold night gets, but could be tough if it was hotter.

    This property was in the best location, and the room was clean and comfy. Perfect for a week long stay, we had everything we needed within a very short walk! The staff were also amazing!! Also worth it to ask if there is a river view room available, over overall I did not see any bad views.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    7.0
    Great location however upgrades needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of the room and overall value paid for the facility for 4 days.

    Breakfast was not included and we did not have it at facility.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    7.0
    Great location near the river and close to all amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Somewhat dated

    Location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel needs modernizing

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator was out of action for a few hours. Room was very hot, portable fan supplied but needed cooling.

    Location was perfect.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    7.0
    I will come to visit Banff again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It has nothing to do with the hotel, but I did not expect no AC in all the room. I had nose bleed every morning due to high attitude. The stay was not as comfortable as I though it would be, but I could not blame the hotel.

    Location is very good, then again the city of Banff was not very big. Scenery nearby was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room had 2 double beds and would have slept 4. Both the beds were almost against the walls so it would have been difficult to get in and out of bed if you had to share. No where to hang a towel up next to the handbasin.

    The position of the hotel next to the beautiful Bow river but only 5min walk from the centre of Banff. The pool in the hotel next door.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location but rooms too hot as there is no air conditioning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning. This needs to be addressed summers are getting hotter our stay was very uncomfortable. Fans supplied but of little use just blew hot air around and dried out your eyes.

    Terrific location perfect place for walking into Banff town and perfect for walking on trails.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    7.0
    Satisfied.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No microwave in room and hotel needs renovating.

    My room overlooking the Bow River and mountains was perfect, but he screen over the glass sliding door kept coming off track. The friendly staff was exceptionally helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    6.0
    Basic, affordable, great location right in Banff village.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room and facilities were basic, motel-like. You have to go to the other property to get a restaurant, bar, coffee, anything.

    The location was great and the price *very* reasonable. The pool and spa they provide access to at the sister property across the road were very nice.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    7.0
    good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit tired, staff not very enthusiastic but helfpfull when required.

    location location location! And we had a lovely view on the river and mountains

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    7.0
    Excellent staff and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had 2 rooms that were different sizes but paid the same price for each. Weather was hot. A ceiling fan would have been better than small room fan. Kept patio door open all night to cool down room which caused a very early wake up when a truck made a delivery at 6am. A river view suite would have been better than a back parking lot.

    Staff were very helpful and location was excellent. Bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    6.0
    Was a nice start to our holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Harde dikke kussens en geen AC

    Balkon en ka.er was mooi schoon

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    7.0
    Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Having a room with a double bed in it plus a single - it left about 30cms space to get out of bed on the window side of the double. There is no air conditioning or window to open. Management should look at this problem since the climate has changed. Room service could help. We closed the heavy curtains in the morning to reduce the heat for when we returned - room service had opened them and the room was extremely hot!! Overpriced but it's Banff!!

    The position; Quiet and only a few minutes walk into the town centre. Next to the river which you can walk along side for kilometres. The river view rooms are worth paying extra for - the others either look onto the carpark or the road (but will probably be cooler in summer). Having a balcony, and two chairs and a table in the room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    8.0
    Close to all the restaurants and bars and a nice walkway trail across the road beside the Bow river
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I had one thing it would be a bigger fan in the room because it does get quite hot in the room. I knew before I booked there was no air conditioning

    Proximity to the town, friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    8.0
    Great location, lovely staff, definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would’ve loved to bath where the plug easy to use

    Location, location, location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    great value for money
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit tired and in need of renovation.

    Close to Banff activities. nice river and parkland view. Quiet part of town and room was serviced each day. Staff were responsive and provided items on request such as a kettle. lots of space to store things in. Surprisingly large room with table and chairs. Access to lovely pool and hot tub in adjoining hotel.

    Stayed in May 2023

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