Murray Premises Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1931 reviews)
5 Beck's Cove, Box 208 , St. John's , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Room layout and lighting problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Some linen well worn and should have been long replaced.
Service
9.38
Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.22
Convenient location, close to downtown events and attractions.
Room Quality
8.37
Room was big but not laid out well, and some rooms were small and dark.
Amenities
8.7
Breakfast of yogurt muffins coffee tea.
Value for Money
8.66
Had to pay extra for a more modern room.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Good breakfast offerings and quality.
Overall Experience
8.68
Mostly positive experiences with minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:05

Property Description

Historic Landmark Location
Part of the iconic Murray Premises, this hotel offers stunning views of St. John’s Harbour and the Narrows, providing a truly historic experience for guests.

Charming Amenities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of on-site restaurants and boutiques, along with a daily continental breakfast and cozy guestrooms featuring electric fireplaces for added comfort.

Convenient Facilities
Each room at Murray Premises Hotel is equipped with free Wi-Fi, an en suite bathroom with a spa bath, and a small fridge. Some rooms even boast a 34-inch LCD TV, ensuring a pleasant stay for all guests.

Ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and charm of St. John’s? Book your stay at Murray Premises Hotel now!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYT

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1931 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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David solo_traveller ca
9
Pros:

Location and beautiful rooms.

Cons:

A little noisy from the city.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Amazing location, historic

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mike couple ca
7
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Brad couple us
8
Great location, very helpful staff, nice overall ambiance.
Pros:

Breakfast was average at best.

Cons:

Breakfast.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Kimberly couple us
10
Loved staying at this unique hotel.
Pros:

Charming hotel with a lot of character. Loved the whirlpool tub and the room in general was lovely. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location was convenient for us to get around the city.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Ali couple kw
8
Good place in the heart of downtown
Pros:

If you are into a boutique old style hotel, this one will suit you
Good size room

Cons:

I think breakfast should be better (that was not a breakfast!)
I think bathrooms should be upgraded

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Teena couple ca
9
Pros:

Loved the location

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Madonna couple ca
4
Okay if we didn’t want to be clean
Pros:

Friendly staff room was clean

Cons:

2 towels for both of us and 1 facecloth how were we supposed to get ready with no facecloths or towels.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

Location was good and free parking readily available. Reception staff always cheerful and helpful. The room was clean and amenities good. Very efficient mini fridge and freezer. Jet tub in bathroom and heated towel rack, which was very useful after we got soaked in the pouring rain one day.
Self-serve style continental breakfast and very plentiful, with fruit and muffins, croissants, yoghurt, etc. This food was also available all day until it was used, which was useful for early departures, snacks etc.
Wonderful cupboard full of books for an exchange.

Cons:

Room was dowdy and bedding unattractive. View of inner courtyard. Harbour view would have been nice. Breakfast room was rather small for a fairly large hotel and got very busy. Unfortunately, I couldn't have read the info fully because I was expecting a lovely cooked breakfast so was disappointed, especially for the price. Some jam would have been nice for the croissants, and maybe a toaster.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Gabriel couple ca
8
Pleased with accommodations overall
Pros:

Location staff

Cons:

Bed small, toilet small, no freezer in fridge, dark room needs overhead lighting. Breakfast room needs microwave

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple ca
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Marie-France couple ca
8
Pros:

Très bien situé étant à distance de marche de plusieurs commerces.
Cachet particulier de la chambre.

Cons:

Le plancher de la chambre du dessus qui craque et le manque d’insonorisation fait que l’on entend tous les déplacements des voisins…
Petit déjeuner libre service offrant un choix restreint.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Hans-Joerg couple de
8
Pros:

Super Lage direkt am Hafen, großes Zimmer mit großem Bad

Cons:

Frühstück ist eher rudimentär (Kaffee, Croissants, Bananen, Müsli, Muffins, O-Saft), keine Bagels oder Toast, kein Toaster, keine Rühreier, nicht wirklich viel Platz im Raum

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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joy solo_traveller us
10
Recommend, give it a try
Pros:

History of the hotel, ease of parking, size and amenities of room

Cons:

Hot tub did not work

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Jan couple no
7
Fin lokalisering ved havna, men frokosten var skuffende.
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
8
Great location for a short stay.
Pros:

Great location in easy walking distance of the centre and lots of restaurants. Can recommend St John’s Fish Exchange and Saltwater. Free parking a bonus. Short drive from the airport.

Cons:

Limited choice at breakfast. No hot food and porridge was the only cereal available. The first room we had (208) was lovely but the air conditioning unit on the roof above was very noisy and kept us awake most of the night. Staff responded very positively and we moved rooms the next day.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple us
10
Fantastic stay, gorgeous hotel, fantastic location it exceeded our expectations! We will return
Pros:

Location was perfect. Nice touch with a coupon for Jack Astor restaurant across the street. Staff was exceptional and helpful. We were able to check in earlier which was so helpful and appreciated. Gorgeous hotel. We will definitely return.

Cons:

Nothing- we did have a minor issue about a dripping faucet in the bathroom, but it did not affect out stay. We told the front desk. Other than that, everything was perfect!

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Sightseer8748 Friends getaway
8
Downtown bar scene Water Street.
Pros:

Location is great if you want the downtown vibes and bar scene. The rooms are converted from a port warehouse so much old fashioned wooden construction is evident. Amenities could include more power plugs, USB jacks, bed lamps, brighter room lighting, towel bars and coat hooks in bathroom, etc. The Otis elevator is old and noisy and should be serviced soon. Improvements could elevate the hotel to higher lever.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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Danna solo_traveller us
10
Lovely old hotel in a fantastic location!
Pros:

Great location, comfortable beds, good shower, very friendly staff, and free parking.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Rhonda couple ca
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee