The Murray Premises Hotel

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

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The Murray Premises Hotel in St. John's offers on-site shopping and Mediterranean cuisine at The Gypsy Tea Room. Travelers love the central location, in-room WiFi, and 24-hour business center. The helpful staff consistently earns praise from guests.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Heating
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Premium bedding
Heating
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
5 Becks Cove, St. John's, NL, A1C 6H1

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mile One Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of St. John's - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shamrock City - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yellowbelly Brewery and Public House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Sleeves & The Well - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Christian's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. John's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Murray Premises Hotel

Hotel near Mile One Centre
Located close to The Rooms and Port of St. John's, The Murray Premises Hotel provides shopping on-site, dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business centre. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, The Gypsy Tea Room, offers brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, wedding services and a lift
  • Meeting rooms, ATM/banking services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per night

We have included 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is The Murray Premises Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Murray Premises Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Murray Premises Hotel located?

Located in Downtown St. John's, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Mile One Centre and The Rooms. Port of St. John's and Quidi Vidi Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Murray Premises Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 959 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1523 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Amenities
Great place and enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Loriann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay as always!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and had a great tub. The staff were friendly as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally enjoyed our stay at Murray Premises
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent property in the heart of St John’s. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The location of this property is very convenient to access all tourist areas and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in historic district of St. John's in a historic property. Lots of good dining options nearby and historical points of interest close by. Views of, and close by, working harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

8/10 Good

Arlette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good water pressure! Enjoyable stay. Friendly staff. Good continental breakfast. Super downtown location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff was fantastic .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very pleasant and helpful, excellent service. We would recommend this place again definitely!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was near yhe harbour and close to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and well layed out. The staff are professiona , accommodating and very friendly. I always get either an upgrade or other bonus when i stay at this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Murray was a nice hotel. The location was great for visiting St John’s and was very walkable with lots around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying in this Hotel as it has history, our room was beautiful and very friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely luxurious boutique hotel with unique room on the harbourfront in downtown St John's. Convenient location to dining, shopping, entertainment, courtyard etc. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable, plenty of dining options nearby. Room was very spacious, ergonomic, with original charm of the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location. Great area. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for browsing downtown St John’s and the waterfront area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025