Murray Premises Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1974 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1974 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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Sherry couple ca
9
Lovely spot for visiting St. John’s
Pros:

Location was super. We walked to restaurants for dinner and evening entertainment.

Cons:

We were on the street side and the motorcycles were noisy for much of the evening

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
C
Callahan solo_traveller ca
7
Nice accommodation
Pros:

Staff were pleasant and helpful. Great location

Cons:

Dark eating space...carpet

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Kerry Cohoon solo_traveller ca
10
Excellent location, charming inn.
Pros:

The room (206) was spectacular! Huge spaces. The location is excellent.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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RobinS17 Couples Taunton, Somerset, England
8
Good for a few nights in St John’s
Pros:

My wife and I spent two nights at this hotel as part of a fly-drive vacation in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

Our room was comfortable and spacious overlooking the waterfront with all of the amenities we needed, although we were a little unnerved by a big air conditioning outlet positioned in the ceiling directly above the pillows on our bed!

A continental breakfast was provided but we thought this was disappointing with a limited choice of items and no hot food.

The hotel is conveniently located overlooking the waterfront and with good access to all the shops, bars and restaurants which are all within walking distance.

Car Parking was available at the front of the hotel.

A comfortable and convenient choice for a few nights stay in St John’s.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Perreault solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

Notre chambre et l'emplacement.

Cons:

L'air climatisé est trop bouillant et froid.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Jo.T solo_traveller ie
8
Excellent downtown location
Pros:

Location can't be beat for downtown. The beds were super comfortable. AC was quiet so easy to sleep with it on.

Cons:

The rooms on 4th floor where we were (in the same building as the lobby) don't have elevator access past 3rd floor and if you're tall...well, expect to bang your head as you are in the roof with very little walking room between the bottom of the bed and the roof pitch.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Luce solo_traveller us
9
We were happy with our stay
Pros:

Location was very good and the staff the location was very good

Cons:

The mattress and the pillows were not comfortable at all

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple us
10
Great location and a cozy inn experience.
Pros:

Large room and bathroom with the king bed. Location right in downtown for easy walking to restaurants. Convenient hours for the continental breakfast. Free parking right outside the front door.

Cons:

When we pulled back the bedcovers there was a Kleenex under the top sheet. Towel warmer wasnt working very well.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Rogers solo_traveller ca
10
Don’t miss the opportunity to stay at Murray Premises, you will love it!
Pros:

I loved everything about this place, the location, the history, and the staff. Everything you need is within walking distance of the hotel. The rooms are unique and I highly recommend the Signature King Suite.

Cons:

There really wasn’t anything I didn’t like, we enjoyed everything about this place.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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stephen couple au
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Callen solo_traveller ca
8
GREAT HOTEL BY THE WATER
Pros:

Being right downtown.

Cons:

Not enough unused electrical plugs near the bed.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Stambolov solo_traveller bg
1
Оправете си алгоритъма
Pros:

Оправете си алгоритъма.

Cons:

Оправете си алгоритъма най-сетне. Изключително е досадно да си анулирал резервацията си през booking.com и въобще да не си ползвал хотела, а за N-ти път същият booking.con да ти иска отзив за престой, който трябва да знае, че не си ползвал.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sylvain_R solo_traveller fr
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Gilles couple ca
9
Pros:

Localisation, propreté, personnel

Cons:

Déjeuner

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte couple ca
9
So close to the vibrant downtown & waterfront. We loved the property!
Pros:

Location was amazing and the room was super comfortable. At first I worried I might be bothered by the carpeting as I have allergies but there was no off-odour from them. We were on the top floor and were able to open the window when we wanted.

Cons:

I have a severe egg allergy and I’m lactose intolerant so there weren’t many options. Lactose Free Yogurt would have been great as would a dairy free option to pour over the oatmeal provided. A variety of herbal teas beyond peppermint and ginger would be lovely (camomile😊).

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Donald A couple ca
7
It was ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Elevator was dirty and needed service
Room floors were slanted and uneven ( felt like we were sleeping uphill

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Normand couple ca
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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mansard1819 Couples Winnipeg, Manitoba
6
Location great, rest mediocre
Pros:

Location was GREAT! We walked to restaurants over our two day stay. Staff was friendly. Room was nice. Bathroom exquisite. However, shower knobs not working well and room temperature could not be regulated. Left sign on door for clean up at 9 am , when we returned at 4 it still was not done.

2026-08-22 via Tripadvisor
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Linda couple us
10
Great historical hotel in a good location for exploring.
Pros:

We loved the history of the building. Our room was comfortable and the location of the hotel was perfect for exploring St. John’s on foot.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey couple ca
7
Overall the place was great and would book again if needed maybe try a different room
Pros:

Staff was great and loved the look and cleanliness of the place and location was perfect for our plans for the day and night

Cons:

Bed wasn't the best for comfort and would rather a hot breakfast for the price I payed

2026-08-22 via Nuitee