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The Guv’nor

Property class: 3.5
Inn with restaurant, near The Rooms

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When you stay at The Guv’nor, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The Rooms and George Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking
  • Mini-fridge
The current price is $90
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a lamp, a phone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lights, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a stack of travel brochures, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, and a small table.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a bed with white linens, a coffee machine, and wall-mounted sconces.

Superior Room, Jetted Tub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1B 1V1

What's nearby

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Rooms - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • George Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Big R Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Guv’nor

  • When you stay at The Guv’nor, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The Rooms and George Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–noon on weekdays and 10:00 AM–noon on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 17 to 35 for adults, and CAD 17 to 35 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Guv’nor Inn
The Guv’nor St. John's
The Guv’nor Inn St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Guv’nor?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Guv’nor?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guv’nor?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Guv’nor?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Guv’nor like?

The Guv’nor is a short 4-minute walk from Memorial University of Newfoundland and 18 minutes' walk from Avalon Mall.

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