In the heart of St. John's, The Murray Premises Hotel offers a warm welcome with shopping on site and delicious Mediterranean cuisine at The Gypsy Tea Room. Relax in your room with WiFi or meet colleagues at the 24-hour business center. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.
Memorial University of Newfoundland - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 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
The Murray Premises Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of George Street and The Rooms. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Gypsy Tea Room, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Port of St. John's. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Ukrainian
At a glance
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Hotel size
69 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Room service
What to do
Shopping
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Boat tours nearby
Ziplining nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (1206 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1846
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Fireplace
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Recycling
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
The Gypsy Tea Room - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: CAD 150 per night
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.
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 currently open?
The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
Does The Murray Premises Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Murray Premises Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Murray Premises Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Murray Premises Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Murray Premises Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Murray Premises Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near The Murray Premises Hotel?
Yes, The Gypsy Tea Room offers Mediterranean cuisine.
Does The Murray Premises Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.
What's the area around The Murray Premises Hotel like?
The Murray Premises Hotel is located on the waterfront in Downtown St. John's, a short 1-minute walk from George Street and 10 minutes' walk from The Rooms. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
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The Murray Premises Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Service staff
Breakfast
Restaurant
Downtown
Bed
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History
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What guests liked
Free parking was a convenient and appreciated bonus for guests. (21 reviews)
Breakfast was a pleasant surprise with a good selection of options including fresh fruit, muffins, and coffee. (45 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2025
Great place to stay!
Hans
Hans, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2025
Great location and friendly staff.
Christine
Christine, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 12, 2025
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.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 18, 2025
Liked that it was near yhe harbour and close to restaurants and stores.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 6, 2025
Great location
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
Great location.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
Friendly staff
Clean place to stay
Munden AK
Munden AK, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2025
Great location close to everything
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 9, 2025
The Murray was a nice hotel.
The location was great for visiting St John’s and was very walkable with lots around.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
Great location and the staff was fantastic .
Dale
Dale, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 7, 2025
Close to lots of restaurants
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
I enjoyed my stay
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 16, 2025
Convenient location
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 26, 2025
Great location
Aviva
Aviva, 7-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 14, 2025
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!
Barb
Barb, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
We always stay here when in St. John’s
Shelly
Shelly, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 25, 2025
Excellent location to walk to restaurants, historic sites, shopping and hiking. Lovely location in a historic building.
Patricia
Patricia, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 8, 2025
Showers were amazing!
Shawn
Shawn, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2025
This is the ideal location for a visit to St. John's. Staff were helpful and friendly, room was well taken care of. Thanks for a great visit.
David Birrel
David Birrel, 8-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 15, 2025
Very unique property with so much history and character. The room was amazing, comfortable and clean. We will return for sure next year and recommend this property to anyone looking.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 15, 2025
Love the location and the staff were very helpfull. The continental breakfast was a little on the weak side, but was acceptable none the less.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 29, 2025
Beautiful location. Great area. Very friendly staff
Marcia
Marcia, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 21, 2025
Perfect location, great service and nice rooms made this a great place to stay.
Cora
Cora, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 11, 2025
We loved that it was steps away from the harbour, George Street and the conference Centre. The property is a little dated, but otherwise clean with very helpful and friendly staff.
Nora
Nora, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
We love staying in this Hotel as it has history, our room was beautiful and very friendly staff