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October 2024 by K
I stayed in a room with river view for 1 night. Reasonable price and great location. Walkable distance to basically anywhere in Banff town. Check in & out was easy.
There are a very small pool & a hot tub & gym area located across in another building. We needed to take a few steps outdoor in the cold but still it was quite easy to access.
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October 2024 by Shelley
A beautiful room with 2 comfy beds. Quiet, the place was full, but there was no noise. Each room has a mini fridge, but there is a communal microwave in the seating area at the elevators. Parking is a bit limited, but I was sent to the heated, underground parking of the hotel next door. Check in and out very efficient and friendly.
Walkability: 5 minutes from downtown Banff and beside the Bow River trail.
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October 2024 by David Lewis
Rooms: Basic
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October 2024 by Chi-Keung Lee
Surprisingly newly renovated and very spacious suite room in older building.
We ended up booking this fairly last minute with the bushfires in Jasper changing our original plans. We booked the last available River Suite and were blessed with a recently refurbished room on ground floor (109). It was huge and a real treat after staying in much smaller hotel rooms. It could have housed a full kitchen with the space available but only had a microwave, tea/coffee machine and mini fridge. Separate toilet/sink and bathroom with 4 headed huge shower (quite a nice massaging effect).
Nice dimmable ceiling lights made the room cozy and functional. The beds were Murphy beds and had some corners that protruded.
It was next to a public laneway where cars parked and walking path next to the river… so not directly on the river…. But 20metres away. There is a beautiful view in the morning of Bow River and distant walking bridge.
It was 1-2 minutes walk to shops/restaurants so super convenient without being noisy.
Generally room was quiet except for intermittent noises from upstairs (pipes/metal rubbing?).
We used the next door Banff Park lodge pool and hot tub which was enjoyable.
I also joined the rewards program and was able to select a welcome gift from a small list (I chose the insulated water bottle).
I gather if you stayed in an older smaller room that faced the car park it may not have been so pleasant…. So maybe check what type of room you will get before booking.
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September 2024 by 기미동
It's a shame because it feels old, but it's the best location for sightseeing in Banff. It's nice to take a walk along the Bo River early in the morning, and there's a supermarket nearby.
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September 2024 by Liam Pollard
Had to cancel 8 days out from my stay, however, missed the free cancellation by 30 minutes as was attending to sick baby (reason can't travel) and was denied a request to waive the $400 cancellation fee.
Incredible lack of empathy or compassion. Will not be rebooking this venue in the future.
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August 2024 by Annie Mannie
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Bow View Lodge in Banff, and it was a truly wonderful experience. The location is unbeatable, offering stunning views of the Bow River and easy access to Banff's attractions. The rooms are comfortable and well-maintained, providing a cozy retreat after a day of exploring.
A standout aspect of our stay was the exceptional service provided by Isa. Her warm and attentive demeanor made us feel incredibly welcome from the moment we arrived. Isa went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met, offering insightful recommendations and ensuring our stay was as enjoyable as possible. Her personal touch truly enhanced our visit.
Overall, Bow View Lodge is a fantastic choice for anyone visiting Banff, with a combination of great accommodations and outstanding service. Highly recommended!
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August 2024 by Eduardo Delgado Ortega
Very nice view and good service from Isa who gave us a warm welcome, the hotel has comfortable rooms. All good
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August 2024 by jack cagwin
Rooms: Older rooms could use updating but for the money it was worth it. Staff was very warm & friendly. Great location was close to downtown!!
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August 2024 by Shannon Disonn
We had a really great stay at this beautiful accommodation. What made this surely great was being warmly welcomed by really amazing staff a beautiful young girl named kiera welcomed us with such a warm, kind and generous heart she really went above and beyond to make our stay excellent. We also came across two lovely young Aussie young men which were so kind hearted and well mannered and helped us with some maintenance in our room. What absolutely lovely people you have working for you beautiful and very affordable prices will definitely recommend this and will absolutely be back.
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July 2024 by Ravinderpal Singh
Rooms conjusted no fans or air conditioning just small table fan.
Queen size beds soo small no water no coffee machine working.
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July 2024 by Julie Harris
A bit tired and in need of a bit of love. Rooms basic
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June 2024 by Kay Emily
I absolutely adore this place! The location is fantastic. The main Banff street is right around the corner. Corner stores a few steps away, but the hotel is set in such a beautiful QUIET corner of the town next to the river. Set off to the back where theirs no real traffic to speak of. Huge walking trails and river right off the back step. Canoeing rentals on the river a few steps away. Absolutely wonderful views. I wish I had taken more photos of the room itself for this review.
Rooms were super cozy and welcoming. The entire hotel has such a warm feeling. Beautiful art in the rooms. I know their are many more upscale hotels in Banff, but I find those feel cold and cookie cutter. If I spend money to stay in a hotel I want it to be memorable to that area. Not the same hotel you see everywhere. I would choose this hotel over those in Banff any day. I love the building layout and the room setup is fantastic. The bathroom off in it's own area and the sink in its own little nook has such character! It's so charming!
The rooms have HUGE wall to wall windows! natural light is my favorite part, and with views like that why cover it up.
Rooms were super clean and the beds...omg the beds! Super super comfortable! Everyone in our party commented how much we loved the beds. I loved the layout of the queen bed with the twin next to it. Extra blankets (the soft ones I LOVE) and fans provided in the rooms.
Great internet connection. Adorable little table and chairs in the room and seating out on balcony and TVs and mini fridges in rooms and microwaves in common areas and coffee station in rooms and front lobby. Stay here and you'll want for nothing.
Opening the balcony door let in a wonderful breeze off the water. The birds and sunrise and view! If you can, try and get the river facing room. The hotel has everything you could possibly need for your stay.
The staff were super wonderful, honestly. Having never been to this area, I had to call a few times and clarify some things and confirm other things and each time the people I spoke to were fantastic. Friendly and approachable. I didn't feel rushed or like I was taking up their time. The woman checking us in was so helpful and nice, I wish I had her name. My son had to go down several times to ask a question and he said he really liked her and said she was "so nice!" And Isa! who I first spoke to on the phone and again at checkout; she really went above and beyond and was so kind to really make my trip happen by helping me with my booking issues was fantastic! ?
Even just passing staff in the hall they were smiling and saying hello. It really made my stay to be in such a positive environment.
I will always recommend this place for a memorable stay! A fantastic night sleep in a wonderful safe area of town, with terrific staff!
I'll be back 100%
Walkability: Close to everything
Food and drinks: Everything close and assessable
Noteworthy details: Warma and welcoming
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June 2024 by Anjel Schmdt
We had a fantastic stay and experience at this hotel.. room is very homey, relaxing, and it is something you'll appreciate if you're looking for a different kind of vibes and feeling.. frontdesk was very nice and accommodating.. Isa made sure that all of our request are met.. and we really appreciate all the effort and her assistance. ? Pool is just few walks thru basement parking of their sister hotel... Breakfast buffet is also available and it is so gooood! The location of this hotel is perfect as it is just near the downtown and you have a great view of the lake from your hotel window.. overall we enjoyed our stay and we'll definetely comeback! ?
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June 2024 by Paul Davison
A very nice hotel to stay at with its river location, swimming pool and little extras, like mouth wash; but it’s the personal that make all the difference. The service at Bow was outstanding. On the first night of my stay, I asked if I could extend it to five nights. No problem. It was arranged. The desk staff, particularly Imogene, were immensely helpful. Not least of all, the all important cleaning staff were friendly, always seeking to please you. I highly recommend the Bow View Lodge.
