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Bow Valley Motel: Traveler Reviews

2.0 of 5
610 8th St., Canmore, Alberta T1W 2B5, Canada
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Bow Valley Motel
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Fair Oaks, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

This motel is clean, fairly priced, and in a fantastic location. Booking a room with a kitchenette allowed us to cook our own meals, which is a penny-saver in Canmore. The room was comfortable and the staff nice. The location is what's best...close to downtown, grocery stores, and two doors down from The Grizzly Paw--a great local brewery. Money saved cooking our own meals went to a few pints each night followed by a brief, but freezing walk back to the motel. Perfect.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A Gem in the Rockies”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

What lovely and quaint motel. It was like staying in a time capsule. You were immediately transported back to the 1980s in this great little Motel. It was super clean and in a great location on Main Street Canmore. Waliking distance to a variety of restaurants, pubs and shopping. The lady behind the reception desk was very friendly and helpful.

The room was well appointed for a Motel. Nice new Flat Screen TV, Coffee maker, Fridge. The bed was comfortable and the motel was quiet which made it easy to have a good restful sleep.

The price was just like being in the eighties as well. Great value!! I will be back to visit the Bow Valley Motel the next time we go to Canmore for the weekend.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cochrane, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great location, Great price!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

This place is your average hotel, but the location can't be beat! It is right along the "main drag" in Canmore, everything (shops, pubs, eateries) is in walking distance! Lots of parking is available and included in the price. I would definitely stay again and would also recommend to anyone (families, couples, solo travelers). It is not for someone wanting a luxury stay - very basic and outdated however clean and convenient. The staff were also very friendly and accommodating. I would suggest an upstairs room if you plan to sleep in - the walls are quite thin and I woke early when vehciles started up outside my room. I am a very light sleeper, however. I also woke in the middle of the night when the guys staying beside me arrived back at 3am.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Missoula, Montana
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44 reviews 44 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Affordable in great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

This motel is a good value for the money and is located just down the street from the downtown shopping district and approximately 3 blocks from a shopping mall with a large grocery store. It has a fridge and coffee maker in the room, room was clean, and we had an amazing view from our front window of amazing mountain peaks.

Room Tip: ask for one on the second floor for a view...however watch the stairs for ice in the winter.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good for what's supposed to be”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012 via mobile

This is a decent motel in the heart of Canmore.
If you're not expecting much you won't be dissapointed, the furniture is old but functional, the bathroom clean, the room clean by motel standards :)
They have this huge flat screen TV in the room, the only reason i'm mentioning it it's because they placed it at 90degrees angle from the bed/sofa, so impossible to watch.
Very good value for money.

Stayed September 2012, traveled solo
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Also Known As:
Bow Valley Hotel Canmore
Bow Valley Hotel
Bow Valley Motel Canmore, Alberta
Address: 610 8th St., Canmore, Alberta T1W 2B5, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Kananaskis Country > Canmore
Amenities:
Free Parking Pets Allowed Suites
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Canmore
#11 Family Hotels in Canmore
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Bow Valley Motel welcomes you to Main Street in the Mountains an ideal base for the independent traveler, family, or small group. Clean, comfortable, affordable accommodations with the wonder of the peaks all around you. 25 spacious rooms with one or two queen beds - each providing complementary coffee, fridge, cable TV, telephone, full bath and free wireless internet. Some units with kitchens, upper and ground units upon request. ... more   less 
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