BOW VIEW LODGE, Banff

Guests receive complimentary access to the indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room at the Banff Park Lodge, a short walk across the parking lot. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and express check-in/check-out. Free parking includes a heated garage and electric vehicle charging stations.

All 71 rooms offer views of either the Bow River or the surrounding mountains. Pet-friendly rooms are available on the first floor, and select suites have been recently renovated with Murphy beds and a four-headed shower. River-view rooms include a balcony and a seating area with a sofa and dining table.

Bow View Lodge sits directly beside the Bow River in Banff National Park, two-and-a-half blocks from downtown Banff. The Banff Upper Hot Springs, Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies are within a short drive or walk. Guests can step onto the Bow River Trail for hiking, biking, or canoeing directly from the property.

The hotel operates three on-site restaurants that emphasize fresh, locally sourced ingredients. One restaurant is located in the adjacent Banff Park Lodge and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A happy hour with drinks and appetizers is available in the lounge at the sister property.

Pet-friendly rooms are available on the first floor, allowing guests to bring their dogs. The hotel has a designated smoking area and allergy-free rooms upon request. A picnic area and sun terrace provide outdoor space for guests traveling with pets.

Location: Directly on the Bow River, 5-min walk to Banff city centre

Rooms: 71 rooms with mountain or river views, select suites renovated

Housekeeping: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association's Housekeeping Award

Wellness: Complimentary pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room at sister property

Pet-Friendly: First-floor pet-friendly rooms with outdoor picnic area

Dining: Three on-site restaurants using local ingredients

Activities: Canoeing on Bow River, access to hiking trails