The Bow View Lodge, BanffThe Bow View Lodge in Banff, Canada has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 29 of 36 hotels we score in Banff. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction.The Bow View Lodge is a 58-room hotel situated along the Bow River in downtown Banff, within Banff National Park. It sits a short walk from the Banff city centre and the local station. The property features a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna. Rooms are equipped with televisions and Wi-Fi, with layouts available for families. The lodge is suitable for travellers visiting the national park who want proximity to local amenities. While the location is central, some guests have noted that the room interiors and carpets are dated.What stands out

Located by the Bow River

On-site pool and sauna

Close to Banff Station

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Outdated room interiors

Plumbing issues

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