Ryan Mansion

Hotels
9.1 (191 reviews)
21 Rennies Mill Road , St. John's , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Allergy-free room
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great hospitality
Beautiful surroundings
Delicious breakfasts
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Stairs to rooms
Some areas in need of repair
Breakfast flexibility issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Overall sentiment positive; rooms were noted as beautiful and spotless.
Service
9.8
Mary was consistently praised for her hospitality and accommodating nature.
Location
9.34
Great location close to downtown and charming surroundings.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms were described as comfortable but some noted a need for freshening up.
Amenities
8.32
Some amenities noted, but aspects like stairs to the room could be improved.
Value for Money
8.48
Slightly pricey for some guests, but quality generally justified the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Breakfasts received high praise; Mary noted as an excellent cook.
Overall Experience
9.4
Guests expressed a desire to return; generally had a lovely time.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 08:17

Property Description

Luxurious Heritage Boutique Hotel

Historic Elegance: Step into Ryan Mansion's grand entrance hall with a staircase crafted by Titanic builders. Royalty-approved, this boutique hotel offers a taste of history.

Elegant Accommodations: Indulge in en suite bathrooms with heated marble floors, designer furnishings, and boutique linens. Relax by the fireplace in rooms adorned with original artwork.

Prime Location: Explore St. John's vibrant heritage district with ease. Visit Bannerman Park across the street, the Basilica Cathedral, and The Rooms cultural center nearby.

Experience opulence and history at Ryan Mansion. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in luxury.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 191 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Samantha couple ca
10
2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Yannick couple pm
8
À refaire
Pros:

Très bien accueilli
Chambre confortable
Petit déjeuner au top

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple ca
9
A comfortable getaway in serene surroundings
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings; great breakfasts; lovely hospitality

Cons:

Would have liked a grab bar in the bath area

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Pamela couple ca
9
Pros:

Our room was beautiful, spotless, and very comfortable. The house is a marvelous historic property in central St. John's. We'd be happy to return!

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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John
10
Pros:

Great place to stay

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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susan
10
Great find. Recommend highly
Pros:

St Johns is a very fun city. So glad we stayed at Ryan Mansion -- good breakfast every morning, charming hotel and great walkable location. BUT, the real treasure is Mary who shares Newfoundland color with a smile.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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Ian couple ca
9
Fabulous stay in a magnificent historical premises.
Pros:

I think Mary was charming and clearly is able to do so much single handedly. She was always available, a great cook, cleaner and general do it all. I hope the owner appreciates what a gem she is.

Cons:

Curb appeal. It sets a poor example to see a store front in need of repair. Particularly the stairs and pillars would benefit from painting. It would help visually challenged persons to have a yellow line on the lip of each step to the front door.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family
10
Pros:

We stayed at the Ryan Mansion for 4 nights and it was a lovely stay. The beds were very comfortable, it’s close to downtown, very clean, and Mary, who wears all the hats in the hotel, was super accommodating. Her breakfasts were delicious! Upon arrival we noticed our room, which was on the 4th floor (so lots of stairs which was fine for us), was very clean but a bit dark due to a small window. We also felt the walls in our room could use a paint job to freshen it up. Parking is also a bit tricky but there is a designated spot if you need it. The common areas of the hotel are beautiful. And I can’t say enough about Mary’s breakfasts and her attention to detail. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. She is a sweetheart and made our stay that much more enjoyable. We felt right at home during our stay.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Brian couple us
10
Pros:

What a comfy and beautiful room in a great location. Nice and quiet and Mary took excellent care of us.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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LAURA couple ca
8
Beautiful, great location. A little pricey.
Pros:

Beautiful place. Mary was fantastic! Great breakfasts.

Cons:

There was so many stairs to our room. We didn’t realize there wasn’t a ln elevator.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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Warwick couple au
9
2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Nina couple gr
7
A bit disappointing
Pros:

Beautiful interior

Cons:

Rooms a bit rundown, as was the outside
Breakfast wasn’t flexible
Power problems

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Stacia couple us
10
We had such a lovely time during our visit to St. Johns and can’t wait to return!
Pros:

The mansion was comfortable, welcoming, and full of history. We slept so well in our comfy king-size bed!

Cons:

Our hostess was a riot—she truly embodied the spirit of St. John’s!

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
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ANTHONY family
10
Pros:

The hotel, is more like a B&B with luxury private bathrroms. In this day and age, a rare find, exquite woodwork, art, and furniture.

Can you imagine.... a fully stocked bar for guests to use with an honesty booklet for saying what you used.

In case you don't look closely at the site, previous guests have been king/prince Charles, and princess Margret.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Tara extended_group ca
9
Excellent stay in a gorgeous property.
Pros:

The Ryan Mansion is a gorgeous historic property. The rooms are beautiful and the daily breakfast provided was delicious. Mary was friendly and helpful and has a great sense of humor! Would definitely recommend!

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Karyn partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful, historic building. Rooms were well equipped, lovely and spacious. Beds and linens were very comfortable. Breakfast was yummy. Mary is a delight who gives her all to ensure a pleasant stay.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Tom couple ca
9
2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Robin with friends ca
6
Beautiful location and decor, but service, properly fitted rooms, and breakfast must be improved.
Pros:

Good location (walking distance to downtown attractions) and beautiful decor and spacious room.
Parking for those who need it. Interesting history to the mansion.

Cons:

Had to carry our own luggage up several flights of stairs, one set being very narrow and were told if we banged into a photo and broke it, we had to pay…not a great greeting for guests. The owner was not there and only a caretaker who was sure to inform us of her aches and pains and we felt unwelcome and guilted us to ask for anything.
We had paid for a spa tub, there was one but it did not work!!! We paid for a fridge but there was none so asked how we could get milk for our morning coffee (as there were no dried milk packets). We were told we would have to come down four flights of stairs to pick up a small jug of milk to have a coffee before breakfast! And then we had to remember to bring it back if any left. There was no safe in the room (no problem for us but maybe for others). There was no iron nor board although it says there was one.
There was a bar but no one to serve.

The artwork may have been lovely but I suggest the owner sell some artwork and hire more staff and not leave everything to the caretaker who seemed to do everything…take reservations, prepare rooms, do laundry, make breakfast, cleaning, etc. The poor woman was overwhelmed.
Breakfast was not up to the standards of a boutique hotel. This hotel, although beautiful, was not worth $500 or more a night.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Elaine young couple gb
5
The hotel appears to be set up to suit the owners rather than the guests.
Pros:

The house is beautifully decorated, the bedrooms and bathrooms are large and comfortable, but there was no milk or sugar on the coffee tray (and no one around to request some). The public rooms downstairs are stylish and comfortable. There is a bar but it wasn't staffed and we couldn't figure out if it was an honesty bar or not so we left it alone. There is off road parking available.

Cons:

The hotel appears to be set up to suit the owners rather than the guests. It was a baffling experience. There is apparently only one member of staff, Mary, an older woman who had to have a rest after climbing two flights of stairs to our room, and informed us that she was going to put on the clothes dryer in the utility room next to us so it would be a bit noisy for a while (it was 7pm at night, why not earlier in the day?). We were offered a choice of breakfast at either 8.30am or 9.30 am which was not ideal, and although we got downstairs at 8.32am, we had to wait 15 minutes before Mary arrived who informed us that she had been there at 8.30 exactly but then had to make breakfast for the guests who'd arrived on time (ouch, especially as we had delayed going down because we didn't want to arrive too early!). We were certainly left feeling we were inconveniences rather than valued guests. The Mansion needs additional staff and help for Mary who appears to have to clean, cook and take care of the guests on her own.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Anthony young couple gb
1
Bad
2025-07-21 via Nuitee