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The Murray Premises Hotel

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with restaurant, near Mary Brown's Centre

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In the heart of St. John's, The Murray Premises Hotel offers a warm welcome with shopping on site and delicious Mediterranean cuisine at The Gypsy Tea Room. Relax in your room with WiFi or meet colleagues at the 24-hour business center. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is $185
$222 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a brick wall background.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

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

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Becks Cove, St. John's, NL, A1C 6H1

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Visitor Information Center City of St.John's - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Rooms - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Murray Premises Hotel

  • The Murray Premises Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Mary Brown's Centre and George Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Gypsy Tea Room, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Port of St. John's and Memorial University of Newfoundland are just a 5-minute drive away. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 69 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Room service

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1206 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1846
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Gypsy Tea Room - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per night

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Property class

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

Also known as

Murray Premises
Murray Premises Hotel
Murray Premises Hotel St. John's
Murray Premises St. John's
The Murray Premises
The Murray Premises Hotel Hotel
The Murray Premises Hotel St. John's
The Murray Premises Hotel Hotel St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Is The Murray Premises Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

Does The Murray Premises Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Murray Premises Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Murray Premises Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near The Murray Premises Hotel?

Yes, The Gypsy Tea Room offers Mediterranean cuisine.

What's the area around The Murray Premises Hotel like?

The Murray Premises Hotel is located on the waterfront in Downtown St. John's, a short 1-minute walk from George Street and 17 minutes' walk from Port of St. John's. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's location offers easy access to numerous excellent restaurants and dining options. (72 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with a good selection of items including fresh muffins, fruit, and yogurt. (87 reviews)
  • The property offers convenient and free parking, a big plus for guests. (37 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful hotel!
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great, bed was comfortable, staff were nice- especially the nigh shift who were always very friendly and helpful- which was great when your flight arrives after 1am. I would absolutely stay there again.
Janice, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were brilliant.
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location across from the water and easy walking distance to George St. restaurants. Staff were very helpful.
Kerry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The whole tip was amazing. Loved the breakfast that was included and that you could get coffee whenever. Location stellar! Would come again
Frances, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hi, our stay was above beyond from beginning to end of our 2 nite stay. We got an early check in by a most helpful, courteous staff member. Our room was immediately switched to match our expectations! It’s our fav downtown place to stay mainly for parking convenience and location.. in addition to the above compliments . Really looking forward to our next stay ! Thank you so much for making our stay another success-as always you made us feel special…. Shirley and Barry Lane
Shirley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, close to all amenities, and was very peaceful
Kayla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! So nice a quiet
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and clean and a great location
Michele, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not recommended, location was good
Trond Inge, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast had a very nice variety. The staff are so friendly. The rooms were super cute and comfortable.
Jennifer, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location. Breakfast is wonderful. Hotel is clean and has great character
Chris, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The stay was good I like the location
Glen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Gerry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean, spacious room with a comfortable bed.
Caitlin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Eamonn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, great atmosphere, great staff and breakfast to boot
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The free breakfast in the morning was amazing. Its the first time i stayed somewhere that breakfast was included. i cant wait to come back and stay again just to get the morning muffins.
Natasha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and friendly staff!
Kristi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the quaint atmosphere and the very friendly staff. Great quality for the price. Awesome location. It’s my favourite place to stay for a weekend getaway!
Heather, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and staff very friendly. It is an older hotel but despite it’s age, it very appealing.
Marilyn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great character hotel. We had a smaller room but it was very quiet.
Iva, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect. Clean room and very friendly staff
Sherry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a great spot in a perfect location
Sharon, 2-night trip