Bow View Lodge – A Favorite for Families in Banff
About the Hotel
Rooms with River Views
Bow View Lodge offers 58 rooms, all with views of the Bow River or surrounding mountains. Each room includes handcrafted solid oak furniture, a flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, and fridge. Select rooms feature two queen beds, a rain shower, air-conditioning, and a sitting area with river views. Family rooms have adjoining bedrooms with a shared bathroom, a sofa bed, and a microwave. Pet-friendly rooms are available on the first floor.
Dining Onsite & Nearby
Crave Mountain Grill serves breakfast with locally sourced ingredients and mountain views. La Terrazza offers Italian cuisine with Alberta influences, including house-made pasta and a wine selection. The Terrace Lounge in the lobby provides drinks and casual bites. Downtown Banff, a 5-minute walk away, has over 30 restaurants, including Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean.
Outdoor Adventures & Relaxation
Guests can rent canoes or paddleboards at the Banff Canoe Club, steps from the hotel, and explore the Bow River. The Banff Park Lodge, across the parking lot, has a heated saltwater pool, hot tub, and steam room. Hiking trails like Tunnel Mountain and Sulphur Mountain are nearby. The Banff Upper Hot Springs, a 10-minute drive, offers soaking pools with mountain views.
Central Banff Location
The hotel is two blocks from downtown Banff, near Bear Street's shops and Central Park. The Banff Park Museum and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies are a 10-minute walk. The Banff Gondola, with panoramic views, is a 5-minute drive. Public transit stops at Banff Avenue, and the Calgary International Airport is 90 minutes away by car.
Services & Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, outdoor parking (one vehicle per room), and plug-ins for winter stays are included. Front desk staff assist with activity bookings, like glacier tours or tea house hikes. Daily housekeeping refreshes amenities, with full cleans every third night. The hotel has won Alberta's Housekeeping Award for 20 consecutive years. A 24-hour taxi service is available.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Ski storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Ski pass vendor
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
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
Location
Next best alternative
Clarion Inn
Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo
Airport Hotel Sydney
Premier Inn Doha Airport
Starhotels Metropole
Comfort Inn North Brisbane
Doubletree Suites By Hilton Seattle Airport/Southcenter
Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North
Nh Collection Amsterdam Flower Market
The Salisbury - Ymca Of Hong Kong
Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur
Avenue Hotel