The Murray Premises Hotel

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Murray Premises Hotel

Reception
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; Mediterranean cuisine
View from room
View from room
Meeting facility
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.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Get more when you're a member

  • Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above
  • Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service
  • Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

About the area

Located on the waterfront, The Murray Premises Hotel is in Downtown St. John's, a walkable area in St. John's with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Quidi Vidi Lake and Signal Hill National Historic Site, while Mile One Centre and The Rooms are cultural highlights. Port of St. John's and Memorial University of Newfoundland are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby boat tours, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, mountain biking and ziplining. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Green Sleeves & The Well - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Adelaide Oyster House - ‬2 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
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
  • A lift, wedding services and tour/ticket information
  • 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 Jetted bath and hairdryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Murray Premises Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 931 out of 1480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1480 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

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dieter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to many bars Nice continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, spacious and the hotel was easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, love the cute rooms with fireplaces
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints.. our stay was very pleasurable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very eager to help, very pleasant. Our room was excellent and I would definitely recommend this place. If I ever make it out there again this is exactly where I’d stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property with tons of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is perfect to access Water and George St activities. Walking distance to pubs, restaurants and shops. Hotel is clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

It’s our favourite !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walking distance to major sites. Continental breakfast could use some work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aviva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room and bathroom were very spacious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in an excellent location. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munden AK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the hotel is downtown close to many restaurants and shops and pubs. The hotel is old but very well maintained and comfortable. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here in the past and definitely recommend. Staff are lovely and helpful, convenient location and easy parking. Close to everything in and around St John’s, great value for the money :)
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025