Murray Premises 5 Beck's Cove, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 6H1 Canada
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Wood beams. Rock walls. Exposed brick. The Murray Premises Hotel is so much more than you’d expect, with the convenience of being in the heart of downtown St. John's. Located in a National Historic Site, each room is unique with regards to layout, size, and configuration. Along with the original beamed ceilings, columns and timber-slanted roofs, all rooms feature custom-made maple furniture and each bed is adorned with a beautiful, thick warm duvet and high-quality linens. All guest rooms have amenities such as fireplaces, jetted air-massage tubs and towel warmers. Retreat to romance in an Executive King Guest Room, boasting two-person air massage tubs, full-body spa showers, upgraded stone fireplaces and heated floors. Choose the Murray Premises Hotel for your getaway today!
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Breakfast buffet
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English, French, Chinese
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Grade: 94 out of 100
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The location of the hotel was well placed . The room was lovely - we enjoyed having our own jacuzzi in the room ! However the staff were cold ,impersonal and not receptive , not helpful in helping you . They did not offer any information. They did not even offer a map to the city! In fact they did not offer anything at all ! Breakfast each day consisted of food you had yo go and get and take back to your room . This consisted of a piece of fruit , a yogurt , a muffin and coffee from a machine ! I am not a great breakfast eater but after four days of this breakfast I could not stomach anymore ! No change in the menu at all … and you paid for it as part of your hotel room . Very disappointed in their service and their breakfast impersonal menu ! If you want a great location yes… if you want assistance no!…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Bruna Cardoso, Marketing at Murray Premises Hotel
Responded 6 Feb 2023
Thank you very much for your review, Marc. We are sorry your experience was not the best, and we will evaluate all the details brought up in your review. We hope to see you again on your next visit to St. John's.
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On a quick trip to St. John's, I was able to book a night at Murray Premises. What a wonderful place, my room was like being in a country inn in France. They've kept the beautiful architecture of the building with all the modern amenities. The staff were lovely and the location is perfect with access to so many great restaurants and bars. I'd 100% book Murray Premises when back in St. Johns.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Murray Premises Hotel Team, Sales at Murray Premises Hotel
Responded 24 Aug 2022
Thank you very much! We look forward to seeing you again.
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This is the second time now we have stayed here. The rooms are beautiful and everyone of the staff that we encountered was amazing and very friendly. The location is perfect, walking distance of several restaurants and pubs. Definitely would recommend this place.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 10 Nov 2022
Hi Nicole! Our team is very happy with your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again.
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We had originally booked for 4 nights, but missed out on 1 night's stay because of a flight cancellation due to fog. As soon as I was aware of the situation, I called their reception desk and was extremely grateful that not only were they going to hold our reservation, they weren't going to charge us for the 4th night! Truly exceptional! The hotel used to be an old warehouse so the layout is a bit out of the ordinary. Our room was on the 4th floor, but the elevator only went up to the 3rd. So we climbed the stairs to the 4th and found our room was waaay down the hall. But the room was huge. The entire 4th floor had rooms with dormer windows, adding so much character to the room along with the sloping rafters. The location was perfect - easy walking distance to anything in the downtown core. It's a great hotel with a great location and would come back any time!…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Room Tip: Allow the shorter person have the side of the bed facing the window. A taller person could hit...
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Response from Murray Premises Hotel Team, Sales at Murray Premises Hotel
Responded 11 Oct 2022
Thank you very much, Ian! We look forward to your next visit :)
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Very charming, old style (but well maintained) hotel. If you're looking for flashy and new, or your standard lay out travel hotel, it may not be for you. In this case, a dated look adds to the warmth and charm as it's a throw back to century old inns. Each room has a unique lay out with exposed wood and interesting angles. Friendly staff, decent breakfast of breads, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, coffee. They also leave coffee and granola bars out for travellers throughout the day. Perfect location around the corner to the city's entertainment district so you can just park your car at the hotel and walk around. Signal Hill is about a 10 minute drive and Cape Spear is about 20 minutes.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 26 Sep 2022
Good morning! Thank you very much for your review. We are looking forward to your next visit :) Have a great week.
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This hotel is unique in that it is a converted old waterfront warehouse. On the plus side, - the location is hard to beat, steps away from the waterfront and just around the corner from the George Street entertainment district, local shops and restaurants,etc - the breakfast provided with the room was quite good (no hot dishes) with coffee, pastries, juices, health bars, etc - the front desk staff were very friendly On the negative side, - the room key cards were very erratic; we had to get one or both cards renewed practically daily - the elevator was unsettling to ride, with faulty floor buttons and an expired permit - room cleanup was slow; we had to call for house maintenance at 2 pm after being out for several hours and returning to find bed unmade, no clean towels, etc Overall, we would recommend this hotel to travellers looking for a central location.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: Choose a room which has an exposed stone wall - those rooms are more spacious than the ones with...
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Response from Murray Premises Hotel Team, Sales at Murray Premises Hotel
Responded 26 Sep 2022
Thank you very much for your comments. We are working to get our guest`s experience always better. Have a great week.
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My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the Murray Premises recently. I wanted an authentic place to stay in such a beautiful city rather than the square glass hotels that were also available. Being a block away from popular Water Street was convenient except for the one night where the nearby band was so loud that (even with earplugs) I couldn't sleep until after 1:00 AM when they finally finished. If staying on a Saturday, I'd suggest getting a room away from the courtyard. The solid construction of the building with the visible old rough-hewn beams was comfortable. The check-in staff knew their jobs well, but weren't very helpful with questions about visiting the area. The manager, however was very helpful. Breakfast pastries and drinks were very good and welcome too. The courtyard/bar area was a nice place to have breakfast, but could have been cleaner and kept up a little better. Hint for visitors: getting around to the beautiful places like Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi and Cape Spear was difficult by taxi and involved a lot of waiting even after calls. A better solution is the Hop on-hop off bus. The cost is $45 for two days of rides to all of the good destinations. Thanks, Murray Premises!…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Murray Premises Hotel Team, Sales at Murray Premises Hotel
Responded 26 Sep 2022
Thank you very much for your review, Dave! We appreciate your comments and will work on making our service always better. We are looking forward to your next visit.
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You can't beat the location of this hotel. We did not require any transportation and were able to walk everywhere. Yes, it is dated and the elevator was a tad scary. Our positives were the friendly staff, great continental breakfast and location. Close to restaurants, the working harbour and busy pedestrian streets. Would recommend for the price.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 26 Sep 2022
Thank you, Rebecca! We are looking forward to seeing you in the future. Have a great week.
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We called the hotel directly to book a signature king room but after talking to the reservation desk we were told most of the signature kings did not have harbour front but the executive kings did so we decided to go for the higher priced executive king suite. When we arrived our suite had a parking lot view. I asked the front desk if it would be possible to switch to a Harbour view where I was met by who I’m assuming was the manager on duty, a man with no name tag, came out from the back and was immediately annoyed by my request. After an uncomfortable few minutes he was able to find us a Harbour front room which was disappointing as there is actually no Harbour front views at this hotel, the view is blocked by a building. Our fireplace didn’t work, the lady at the front desk did try to get it to work but was unsuccessful. The “ Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast” was actually just fruit and muffins, juice and coffee. which was disappointing. All in all the hotel is nice, but the staff was undertrained, the manager was rude, the advertised “Harbour views” are non-existent and don’t expect much from your “ Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast”.…
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Murray Premises Hotel Team, Sales at Murray Premises Hotel
Responded 24 Aug 2022
Good day, We are very sorry for your experience and will work internally to avoid it in the future. Please send an email to bcardoso@murraypremiseshotel.com so we can talk better. Thank you very much,
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great location, close to the water, restaurants, bars and pubs. Free parking especially with tourists trying to get downtown for night-time activities. A few short comings, couldn't get a working TV remote for the 3 days there, only ONE Keurig coffee machine for the entire hotel at breakfast, some of the quaint is now old.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Murray Premises Hotel Team, Sales at Murray Premises Hotel
Responded 24 Aug 2022
Thank you very much for your review! We will check the TV remote situation. We hope to see you again soon.
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PRICE RANGE
US$112 - US$135 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
CanadaNewfoundland and LabradorNewfoundlandSt. John'sDowntown
NUMBER OF ROOMS
69
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Frequently Asked Questions about Murray Premises Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Murray Premises Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Christian's Bar (0.1 km), Jellybean Row Houses (0.2 km), and George Street (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Murray Premises Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Murray Premises Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Murray Premises Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Murray Premises Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Murray Premises Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Piatto, The Gypsy Tea Room, and Rocket Bakery and Fresh Food.
Is Murray Premises Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of St. John's.
Are any cleaning services offered at Murray Premises Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Murray Premises Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Murray Premises Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to Murray Premises Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Signal Hill (1.7 km), Quidi Vidi Battery (3.4 km), and National War Memorial (0.8 km).