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Beautifully situated in the Bow Valley Corridor, minutes from Calgary and perched in the Foothills of the Canadian Rockies, Cochrane offers the ultimate qualities of small town living. At the Bow River Inn, our cozy motel can accommodate both the corporate and family traveler offering affordable rates in a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Our Cochrane motel provides guests with clean, comfortable, spacious rooms and great housekeeping service in a friendly setting. The Bow River Inn is sure to meet your traveling needs when in the Cochrane or Calgary area. We are located one block West of Highway #22, (across from Smitty's restaurant.)
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Not to say anything about the room. But the person at the front desk. I forgot my charger and adapter at the hotel. They told me they'd sent it back. One week went by I didn't receive anything so I called again. They really denied talking to me. And sold me for dumb. I think they took the charger and lied. Really ridiculous
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Justin Kim, General Manager at Bow River Inn
Responded 8 Apr 2023
Hello, this is Justin, the owner. I'm sorry to hear that. I will double check with our front desk staff about this issue but.. 1. Since 2017, we don't send the items that guests left here. The guest has to arrange the pickup service with Purolator or UPS. 2. There is no reason our staff takes yours because we have many chargers in our lost and found box that have been years. Thank you. Maybe one of the chargers in our lost and found box is yours. But still, you need to come and pick up or arrange the pickup service. Thank you.
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Quick stay for a wedding, we needed the space of the suite with private bedrooms and this fit perfectly. The room was spotless and while it's a little dated and worn which is to be expected in an older motel, it's well supplied and homey. The reclining couches were super comfortable, kitchen was stocked with kcups for the kurieg, bathroom had all the essentials. Only complaint was the beds, they are very very firm, all three. It was like sleeping on the box spring. Perhaps some softer mattress covers might help. The front staff responded quickly to email requests and were happy to accomodate our need for an early check in as we had events all afternoon. It was so kind of them to give us the room so we could changes and prepare in comfort. Will definitely recommend for others passing though! …
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Parking available. Early check in as available by request. Very firm mattresses. Coffee in room,...
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Response from Justin Kim, General Manager at Bow River Inn
Responded 18 Jul 2022
We would like to thank you for the comment and the time you took to review our hotel. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed staying our motel. I will share your comment with our staff, and we look forward to welcoming you back again!
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i am here for work, they have clean rooms, and are kept clean everyday, great place to stay, laundry costs 5$ for wash and dry and all you have to do is drop it off at the front desk and they take care of it for you. close to highway 22, quite rooms. it is run by the owner so it is always a great thing to support small business owners.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Responded 18 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review on our property. It is our honor to serve you during your stay in Bow River Inn, and we are happy to know that you enjoyed our amenities and services. We hope to see you again on your next visit in town!
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Booked a same day, one night stay here while traveling through the area. Room rate was quite reasonable- around $100. This is a motel style building where you park in front of your room. Outdoor tables & chairs are located around the property that some folks were making use of. Room was nicely decorated and had a table, fridge & microwave. Linens were good quality and pillows & mattress were comfy. Things were clean enough & bathroom was spotless. (Though when I dropped something off the nightstand I did notice that the rug could do with a good vacuuming around & under the furniture.) Light bagged breakfast was available in the lobby- juice box, granola bar, apple & a small cookie plus coffee & tea. Overall a pleasant stay. I would return.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Justin Kim, General Manager at Bow River Inn
Responded 14 Nov 2021
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Our management and staffs greatly appreciated your feedback and we will strive to continue our work towards great costumer service. We look forward to your next stay with us here in Bow River Inn :)
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The beds are comfortable and the bathroom was spotless! Great place to stay with a pet as there is a dog park a few minutes away walking distance. There is a separate park for little dogs which was wonderful. The property is within walking distance of several restaurants, like a mini motel village and has great access to the Bow River for fishing or rafting. I would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Responded 14 Nov 2021
On behalf of our management, thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we will strive to continue our work in great costumer service. We look forward to your next stay with us.
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We rented a room at the last minute, too tired to drive anymore. We were shocked when they asked if we wanted a smoking room. I haven't seen that in 20 + years. Yes, please! They only have 3. The room was very clean and totally renovated. Bar fridge, coffee maker, microwave and heavenly smelling soaps and shampoos, endless hot water. The towels were so soft! The bed was the most comfortable I've experienced at an Inn. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. There are picnic tables and small tables with chairs sprinkled around the property. The back rooms look out onto a green space and trails. The snack this morning was a juice box, an orange, a granola bar, and a soft lemon cookie. As well as various teas and coffees. You are within walking distance to everything you need. We had one complaint which was not the Inn's fault but they were extremely apologetic and fixed it immediately with an offer to follow up even though we were checking out. Another thing that was perfect for us was that they follow masking and gloving but completely respected exemptions. This was an all-around GREAT experience and we will stay again.…
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Justin Kim, General Manager at Bow River Inn
Responded 16 Aug 2021
On behalf of our management, thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad to hear that you had a good experience during your stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated by our staff and we will strive to continue our work in great costumer service. We look forward to your next stay with us here in Bow River Inn. :)
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This family run motel is clean and modern. It backs onto a field and walking trails which is excellent for dogs. The motel is dog friendly and offers a breakfast. Due to covid the breakfast is a brown bag. With fast food within walking distance I highly recommend a night at the bow river inn.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 16 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review on our property. It is our honor to serve you during your stay in Bow River Inn, and we are happy to know that you enjoyed our amenities and services. We hope to see you again on your next visit in town.
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We have stayed in this exact room about a year ago. It has now been completely renovated. Very clean but basic which is OK. Was impressed that the cleaning staff was also wearing masks. Wifi is great now. Value for dollar is excellent!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Justin Kim, General Manager at Bow River Inn
Responded 28 Oct 2020
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review on our property. It is our honor to serve you during your stay in Bow River Inn, and we are happy to know that you enjoyed our amenities and services. We hope to see you again on your next visit in town.
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We stayed one night at the Bow River Inn in Cochrane Alberta. The owners have done a great job of renovating this motel. From the outside it might look deceiving because they have focussed first on the inside. The parking is right outside your door which we love when travelling. Quiet area and right on our route west toward Burnaby BC. Would highly recommend this motel.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 28 Oct 2020
On behalf of our management, thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we will strive to continue our work in great costumer service. We look forward to your next stay with us.
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Not much to look at from the outside but the room was very modern and clean. Staff was very friendly. Several fast food restaurants within walking distance. Short 5 minute drive to town. Easy access to hwy. 22 south. Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:At $98.00 CAD taxes in you cant beat the price.
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Responded 28 Oct 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Our management and staffs greatly appreciated your feedback and we will strive to continue our work towards great costumer service. We look forward to your next stay with us here in Bow River Inn.
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€58 - €73 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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CanadaAlbertaCochrane
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44
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