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Reviews of Bow View Lodge 3 stars

228 Bow Avenue, T1L 1A5 Banff, Canada

#46 of 50 hotels in Banff

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1019 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: 7 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room's electrical connections were a little dodgy. When the supplied hair dryer was used the lights failed and the fridge never worked.

    .A great place to stay right by the river and we had use of the spa and pool in the hotel behind. The room was spacious and had own bath/shower and separate sink. OfWould recommend. Staff very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    7.0
    Good basic accomodation for a reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no kettle or tea. The beds were hard.

    we liked the location, the large room size, the extra blankets and the friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

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

    Great location. Staff was friendly.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Location and room size

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    8.0
    A very affordable option for a few days of hiking in the Banff area
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location next to the river within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Older property but clean with friendly helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was too warm in the room. The fan that was provided did not really provide cool air. Plus, there wasn't enough parking available.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2022

    7.0
    Awesome stay, great location ewe could use the Roam bus which is amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just that the rooms were dated

    Place is dated but clean and very comfortable. Patio was super close to the other rooms and chairs were dirty. But the location is GREAT. staff were helpful and would recommend this hotel to others. Thank you

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    7.0
    Good stay for a couple of nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms and hard beds.

    Excellent location. Free Parking. Helpful staff. complimentary use of Banff Park Lodge pool, spa and steam room.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    8.0
    Overall, good experience despite the building being outdated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buildings is outdated. Definitely need to upgrade the carpets.

    The location is excellent.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    6.0
    Meh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Their was no parking, waited over 30 minutes to check-in since their was no staff at the front desk. No Ac. Old furniture. Definitely overpriced.

    The location was great!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    6.0
    Would stay again. Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Dated rooms. No kettle in the room. No privacy on the balconies.

    Location is perfect. Round the corner from everything you need. The facility itself is dated, but does the job. Room has all facilities you need, but is not a new renovated hotel room, it's an old tired motel-type room, but comfortable, and surprisingly much larger than expected. Staff are super friendly and helpful. We actually found it was great value for money,

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great and the pool/hot tub in the sister hotel next door was really nice

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very cold. We asked fir a heater but it did little to make us comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    8.0
    stay was short as we arrived late and left early
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    starting to look tired and room was very small . we have stayed here many times over the past years and this time I felt that the place was getting a little shabby.

    very good location, close to everything

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet was awful, it kept getting cut off

    location was good

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    8.0
    The man and his friends walked into a pretty decent hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the rooms are a little bit small but for how much we used them it’s not too bad

    The location was great, close to everything, but more tucked out of the way so it was quiet

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    6.0
    Bow View is a no frills but pleasant hotel to stay in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lobby is in need of a make over,

    We had a beautiful view from our room balcony. However the balcony was small and in need of sprucing up a little. Easy walk to down town and all amenities. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    6.0
    it was good, but it can be better for that price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is nobody on reception

    location was good

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2022

    8.0
    the front desk staffs are very friendly and helpful and very understanding. I want to thank them for their excellent ser
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First night I stayed on the main floor, my next room neighbor were chatting and laughing so loud even when pass mid night! The walls are so thin that I was able to hear everything about their conversation. I need my sleep so I asked the front desk to let them know and to keep it down but after the front desk staff called them, not only that they didn’t stop…they laughed even louder than before. Some people just don’t want to consider other people or respect, especially it pass mid night at that point. I then came back to the front desk again and he said he could remove them but I didn’t twang to cause any problems cuz we are there for the same reasons so the staff gave me another room on the 2nd floor and it was quiet and comfortable.

    it’s in downtown area, a few minutes walk to the village busy area and it’s next right to the river and you can rent canoe or kayak or paddle boarding as well

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    8.0
    location was walking distance to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no air conditioning

    location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    6.0
    great location, walking distance to everything, beautiful town
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no air conditioning small space/room parking was tight

    location beautiful town

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could be upgraded as they look old and a little grim needs AC.

    great location in Banff

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    8.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Location is awesome

    Location: Excellent Room: Comfortable View: Nice

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    7.0
    Great budget option, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a bit small and cramped once we brought our luggage in. Sofa bed not very comfortable. Expensive compared to other similar stays in Canada, though cheap for Banff.

    Staff very nice, very accommodating and helpful. Location brilliant. Clean rooms. Comfortable bed. Great budget option for Banff.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

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

    Too pricey, bathroom tad small & no air con

    Great location, staff were excellent.

    Stayed in August 2022

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