Bow View Lodge, Banff

Bow View Lodge - A 3-star riverside hotel with mountain views and proximity to downtown Banff

Bow View Lodge, a 3-star hotel rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, features 58 modern rooms with mountain or Bow River views. Guests can choose accommodations with two queen beds, rain showerheads, air-conditioning, and sitting areas. The hotel is located beside the Bow River, two-and-a-half blocks from downtown Banff, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Bow View Lodge offers complimentary WiFi and free access to the pool, hot tub, steam room, and gym at Banff Park Lodge. Pet-friendly rooms are available on the first floor, and family rooms include adjoining bedrooms with shared bathrooms and microwaves. The Banff Canoe Club, located beside Bow View Lodge, provides canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals for river excursions.

Pros

The hotel is located directly beside the Bow River, offering scenic views and easy access to walking trails.

Complimentary access to Banff Park Lodge's pool, hot tub, steam room, and gym.

Pet-friendly rooms are available, with accommodations on the first floor.

Family rooms include adjoining bedrooms, microwaves, and shared bathrooms.

Cons

Microwaves are only available in Family Suites and the River Suite, with communal microwaves on higher floors.

Parking is limited to one vehicle per room and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.