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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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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Jan couple no
7
Fin lokalisering ved havna, men frokosten var skuffende.
2026-07-15 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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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
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Anne-Marie couple ca
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Beverly solo_traveller us
4
Watch your head in the room, glad it was only one night.
Pros:

Very good location, great bathtub, interesting building with lots of history

Cons:

Rooms on the 4th floor - you have to carry luggage up the final flight with no help available, half the ceiling is massive rafters sloping to the floor, so the rooms end up being small, breakfast was wrapped muffins and croissants and instant oatmeal - one step up from a gas station meal

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller us
8
Large comfortable waterfront rooms
Pros:

Location,
Near restaurants and attractions, room size, WiFi strength, water temperature and pressure, storage space, bed comfort, outlets, refrigerator size

Cons:

Slow tub drainage, rough towels, no tub grab bars, challenging onsite parking, bare bones continental breakfast

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple ca
8
Overall was an excellent stay
Pros:

Location and vibe

Cons:

A little dated

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple ca
5
All good except the highway noise
Pros:

Clean. and friendly staff

Cons:

We were on the front near the highway and motorcycles were revving their engines up and down the road past 11 pm

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Norman couple ca
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Linda couple ca
10
Would highly recommend
Pros:

Central, spacious, comfortable beds

Cons:

Toilets are very short

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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daniel couple ca
7
Good location, poor breakfast
Pros:

Well located on waterfront and near to bars, cafes and restaurants, comfortable large room, nice front desk staff.

Cons:

Breakfast was poor quality, cling film wrapped muffins, supermarket bought yogurt and mediocre coffee. Restaurant wasn't open so perhaps that's the explanation. Room cleaning could have been better. I usually don't quibble like this but the price I paid meant I expected more.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Randall solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Diane couple ca
7
We liked hotel but I think they not update the decor. Room very tired looking and dark.
Pros:

Location is fantastic. Right on Water street.

Cons:

Rooms need updating. Bed, bedding pillows quite worn. Bathroom sink permanently stained. Old carpeting. Room tired. Needs a refresh.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Joan extended_group ca
9
Great stay, would definitely stay again.
Pros:

Location, nice size rooms

Cons:

Wish breakfast would have been a little more than cold continental. Pastries were good though.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee