BOW VIEW LODGE, Banff

Bow View Lodge - A riverside 3-star hotel with mountain views and direct Bow River trail access

Located directly beside the Bow River, this 58-room Banff hotel sits just two-and-a-half blocks from downtown's shopping and dining district. The three-story property features rooms with handcrafted oak furniture, private bathrooms with rain showerheads, and flat-screen TVs. Second and third-floor accommodations include private balconies overlooking the river or mountains. The Bow View Lodge provides complimentary WiFi and outdoor parking with winter plug-ins. Guests receive free access to the pool, hot tub, steam room, and gym at the adjacent Banff Park Lodge. Two dining venues are available at the sister property: Crave Mountain Grill serves breakfast daily and dinner Wednesday through Saturday, while La Terrazza offers Italian cuisine with locally-sourced ingredients. The Banff Canoe Club operates right behind the property, enabling direct river access for kayaking and canoeing adventures.

Pros

Winner of Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association's Housekeeping Award for over 20 consecutive years

Pet-friendly rooms available on the first floor

Communal microwaves on second and third floors

Ice and vending machines on the second floor

Cons

Limited parking with one vehicle allowed per room

No in-room microwaves except in Family Suites and River Suite