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BOW VIEW LODGE

228 Bow Ave, Banff, Alberta, Canada
BOW VIEW LODGE
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 45 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 45 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The description of beautiful hotel overlooking the Bow River may have been correct for some guests, however our room overlooked the parking lot." source Orbitz

    "Would I stay again." source Expedia

    "Would definitely stay there again." source Orbitz

    "Will definitely stay there again." source Orbitz

  • Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "rooms were clean and the balcony on the river was very peaceful." source Orbitz

    "Lobby carpet was water stained and a bit off putting, but room had new carpet, remodeled bathroom and was very clean." source Expedia

    "The room was clean, had a refrigerator." source Expedia

    "The rooms were clean and comfort." source Expedia

    "It was clean and quiet." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The desk clerk was excellent service." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "3 Star rating is appropriate, but if you are looking for a close in to downtown shoppingn and view this is it." source Orbitz

    "Nice location but not a very good value for the price." source Hotels.com

    "because the lodge was located two blocks away from main street and there was shuttle bus to ski mountain around there. of course it was walking distance." source Expedia

    "Great location to see magnificent mountains and lakes." source Orbitz

    "The hotel is away from the hussle and bustle of the busiest part of downtown." source Hotels.com

More information on BOW VIEW LODGE

The Bow View Lodge is the only 3 Star Canada Select hotel with 58 rooms located directly on the beautiful Bow River- where you can enjoy a river walk along a tree-lined path that offers an exceptional view of the surrounding mountains and occasional wildlife. We are only 2 blocks from downtown Banff where you can enjoy all the finest shopping- dining and entertainment a world-class resort has to offer. Canadas Banff National Park- which includes breathtaking Lake Louise- is one of the most photographed spots in the world. When you see it for yourself- youll understand why. Everywhere you look - or ski- or hike- or climb- or canoe- or walk- or wander - is scenery thats impossibly magnificent The major gateway for Banff is Calgary International Airport YYC and a regular airport shuttle service operates between the airport and the hotel. Our 58 guestrooms are decorated with beautiful- handcrafted solid oak furniture. Each room includes a coffee maker- convenience fridge- cable television- clock radio- direct dial telephone with data-port and voice mail system- a table with two chairs- large dresser- hair dryer- individual climate control- private bathroom with full bath. Rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor have balconies. Ask us about our adjoining rooms. If more space is needed to accommodate those traveling with you- why not choose one of our 3 spacious Family Rooms- which have two separate bedrooms. The 1st bedroom comes with 1queen size bed- sitting area with a sofa hide-a-bed while the 2nd bedroom has 2 double beds. Treat yourself to luxury- when you book the only Suite with river view in Banff. This newly build River Suite is available with 2 queen beds- private bathroom- microwave- sitting area with flat screen TV and large windows overlooking the Bow River.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

57 rooms.57

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

58

Directions

The Bow View Lodge is located 228 Bow Avenue on the beautiful Bow River. Only 2 locks from downtown Banff in the middle of the Rockies

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