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The Murray Premises Hotel

3.5 star property
Culture and comfort converge in downtown St. John's, where shopping, Mediterranean dining, and a central location put travelers steps away from Mile One Centre.

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The Murray Premises Hotel in St. John's offers on-site shopping and Mediterranean cuisine at The Gypsy Tea Room. Travelers love the central location, in-room WiFi, and 24-hour business center. The helpful staff consistently earns praise from guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, The Murray Premises Hotel is in Downtown St. John's, a walkable area in St. John's with great shopping. Shoppers can check out Avalon Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Quidi Vidi Lake and Signal Hill National Historic Site. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mary Brown's Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, ziplining, and mountain biking. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our St. John's travel guide
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5 Becks Cove, St. John's, NL, A1C 6H1

What's nearby

  • George Street
    George Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Rooms
    The Rooms
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Visitor Information Center City of St.John's
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mary Brown's Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. John's Convention Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jumping Bean
    3 min walk
  • St. John's Fish Exchange Kitchen & Wet Bar
    4 min walk
  • Jack Astor's
    10 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    2 min walk
  • Green Sleeves & The Well
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Gypsy Tea Room

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,206 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1846
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Murray Premises Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Murray Premises Hotel located?

Located in Downtown St. John's, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Mary Brown's Centre and The Rooms. Port of St. John's and Quidi Vidi Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Murray Premises Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1069 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1701 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place location is excellent ,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love price the staff and convenience of the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal to walk to George Street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Property in a fantastic location! Friendly Helpful Happy Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and very helpful. Very walkable to rest of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel with great character, lovely rooms, and all the expected amenities (with needed new restaurant coming this month June 2026). Staff are absolutely excellent which makes the difference compared to the big hotel chains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge and had everything you'd need. Location was prefect. Close to shopping and downtown sights. Easy included parking was a huge plus. Breakfast was simple but adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Walking distance to the harbour and many many restaurants and attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my room. It was so charming and had such a warm, safe feeling. The character of the hotel is absolutely lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool old St.John’s vibe. Lots of history in this building and it is restored beautifully.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, close to all amenities, and was very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying at the Murray Premises. Great value for the price and perfectly located downtown. Breakfast is great, again for the price. Always enjoy staying here and will definetly return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! So nice a quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean and a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my fav stop on the island. the beautiful rustic rooms and to die for bathrooms. Always my mini vacation whim away on work retreats. Good breakfast, spacious great location. Reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast had a very nice variety. The staff are so friendly. The rooms were super cute and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Breakfast is wonderful. Hotel is clean and has great character
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Dalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. Good bathroom. Great location. The 4th floor rooms in the eaves are awkward due to slanted ceilings and layout
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Continental breakfast had fresh muffins, fruit and yogurt. Seating was limited during busier times.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was good I like the location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Breakfast is basically your typical continental and you will not walk away starving. Staff will work with you if you have any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Continental breakfast,fruits, oatmeal, cruisants,muffins,juices, coffee, pleasant eating area with fire place Clean rooms and the Hotel is perfectly located for downtown activities, you can walk everywhere!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at Murray Premises dozens of times and it’s always a very pleasant experience. The staff are very friendly, rooms are excellent, great views, good breakfast and it’s close to many dining options. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great atmosphere, great staff and breakfast to boot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026