The Murray Premises Hotel

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | View from room
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; Mediterranean cuisine
Meeting facility
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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5 Becks Cove, St. John's, NL, A1C 6H1
  • Place, George Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Brown's Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(114 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

St. John's

The Murray Premises Hotel places you in the centre of St. John's, within just a 15-minute stroll of Mary Brown's Centre and The Rooms. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and fireplaces. .The restaurant, The Gypsy Tea Room, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. 1206 square feet (112 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown St. John's hotel include Port of St. John's and Quidi Vidi Lake.

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mary Brown's Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of St. John's - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shamrock City - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Green Sleeves & The Well - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yellowbelly Brewery and Public House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Christian's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sprout Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Murray Premises Hotel

Waterfront hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1206 square feet (112 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Murray Premises Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star St. John's hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1206 sq ft of conference space
  • 112 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1846
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Murray Premises Hotel offers 69 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Gypsy Tea Room

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,206 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1846
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Murray Premises
Murray Premises Hotel
Murray Premises Hotel St. John's
Murray Premises St. John's
The Murray Premises
The Murray Premises Hotel Hotel
The Murray Premises Hotel St. John's
The Murray Premises Hotel Hotel St. John's

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Murray Premises Hotel?

The Murray Premises Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Yep, The Murray Premises Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Murray Premises Hotel?

The closest beach to The Murray Premises Hotel is Topsail Beach (15.9 km).

What makes The Murray Premises Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Murray Premises Hotel.

Does The Murray Premises Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Murray Premises Hotel?

No, The Murray Premises Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Murray Premises Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Murray Premises Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Murray Premises Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 966 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1547 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good sized comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lots of shops nearby;clean room; and wonderful restaurants close by: the Keg, Jacks and Fish company
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Guevremont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to George st and water st, lots of restaurants in area, harbour across the street. Nice breakfast included, oatmeal, muffins, juice, yogurt, fresh fruit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C, Summerstown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braeden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, the staff was amazing and this property will definitely be on our list of spots to stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff! Extremely convenient location, easy parking on site and walkable to all shops and restaurants! Would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Very nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Swansea Point

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were large and shower was great. Very close to pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

KAREN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla Samantha charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience of this hotel was perfect! Would stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
interesting, sort of a great room, had siri to help us, mostly she didn't help...but loved the room, bath, bed, et al...glad to have an elevator to the third floor, loved the hot tub, slept well, parking interesting, not difficult, but sort of grab as can grab, breakfast room to small, but allows a lot of friendly (thank god) conversation with fellow travellers...people helpful and largely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray, Dartmouth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Standard Room (King) was very spacious and comfortable, and made for a lovely base of operations in St. John's. The historical character of the building is so unique and refreshing in a day of dull corporate hotels that aim to maximize space and efficiency, but have zero charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the location as walked to many places we wanted to visit. Liked the character being a historic building but would have liked more comfortable chairs. they fit the decor but weren't comfortable and seemed unstable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options were a bit limited
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025