Murray Premises Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1906 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 1906 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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Patty solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

Location was excellent, continental breakfast was nice ( a little short on seating) elevator is convenient and loved the jet tub. The shower was fantastic

Cons:

The smoking area is not a great or secure location for guests. We found human feces by the garbage, and another time, a street person approached looking for money. Disappointed the restaurant and patio area are not open, but understand the staff shortage issue. Hallways were very dimly lit, making it hard for anyone with vision issues.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Blust solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Unterkunft wir direkt in der Stadtmitte.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller ca
6
Good location, but really dated with aging facilities.
Pros:

Breakfast was very poor. Pre-wrapped muffins, basic selection of yogourt and fruit juice. Coffee cups rather than fresh brewed. Calling it continental was a really euphemism for something that was very, very basic.

Cons:

The building is really showing its age. The bath tub / shower had a really high side and had a huge step up into it. This was extremely dangerous, and I'm amazed that this passed a safety inspection. The heavy plastic curtains didn't close properly which was a serious privacy issue given that the bathroom had a full length window right above the courtyard. Given that it's an old, converted building, expect the noise from guests in the room above. This was very noticeable even though they were actually pretty quite.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Myonne couple ca
5
Poor sleep due to rooms not being soundproof from rooms above.
Pros:

Rooms are nice and big, continental breakfast had good choices and good coffee.

Cons:

Our room (319) was right under someone else’s room and they were walking around all night long. The rooms are not soundproof and we did not get much sleep with that person walking around constantly.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple ca
7
Location was great with free parking. The room was comfortable and had a jacuzzi. Breakfast was poor
Pros:

It was quiet, bed was comfortable, decent TV, jacuzzi tub, had a fridge

Cons:

Could have had a second chair other than a desk chair. The shower put more water out the bottom. The continental breakfast was poor. Fruit, yogurt, juice & muffins.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Adele couple ca
8
Pros:

Location and parking

Cons:

Would be nice if there was a lounge

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple ca
6
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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yve couple ca
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Vincenzo solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

Staff were friendly and lication is great. The history of the building is fascinating

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit lacking

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Dean solo_traveller ca
6
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple ca
2
Disappointed. Booking .com should go there and see for themselves what they are advertising
Pros:

Just the location was good .

Cons:

First and foremost the room they tryed to pawn us was so disgusting. It smelt urine or sewage that we had to run out because we were dry heaving . When we told the front desk they admitted that there was a sewage problem in the hotel really!!! Does the housekeeping not report the place is smelling like urine and sewage. And the continental breakfast really!! No butter no cheese no eggs no cold cuts no jam no peanut butter no toaster no milk no cereal the worst continental breakfast We have ever encountered in our many travels .The pace is old and felt like we were in a dungeon. Oh by the way the picture that shows outside must of been taken when opened. Old looking and sad if you believe the good reviews they are delusional.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Laura Smith-McKelvie couple ca
8
A unique place to stay in St. John's.
Pros:

The location of the hotel can't be beat. You can walk to many restaurants, museums, shops etc. The harbour is steps away and is also a great place to walk. There was plenty of parking and we felt our vehicle was safe. The hotel is historic and unique in terms of architecture. Breakfast was free and very nice. Muffins, cereal, coffee, juices - serve yourself.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller ca
10
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Fionn solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Nick couple ca
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Grant couple us
4
We were highly disappointed and wish we had stayed elsewhere.
Pros:

We looked at the breakfast and saw it was prepackaged items that weren't appealing. There are so many really good bakeries around, it would have been lovely if lfresh, local bakery items were featured. We went and got breakfast somewhere else. The location is good because it's close to many downtown sites.

Cons:

The room was NOT anything close to what was pictured. It was dark and depressing. Because of the roof beams, this was a feature of the room that needed attention. There could have been better lighting and furniture placement to address this. The lighting fixture on the desk looked like it was pulled out of a dumpster. One of the ac outlets was missing leaving a gaping hole. It was dusty and dirty. The shade was completely cracked and broken. There were two of us in the room, so four towels would have been appropriate, but there were only two. They were old, stringy and threadbare. The bed linens seemed clean. The hvac system was old and broken. When we checked out the staff asked how our stay was. When we replied "it was a place to sleep" they did not ask ANY follow up questions and smiled fakely.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Michael couple ie
8
Quaint hotel with lots if character.
Pros:

Breakfast was minimal but reasonably adequate.

Cons:

Better lighting as rooms were dull due to the small windows. No real view from the windows.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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JOSIE couple ca
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

Great location

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Gary couple ca
10
wonderful
Pros:

The room was very comfortable and clean. It also had a very wonderful ambiance

2026-06-15 via Nuitee