Murray Premises Hotel

Few places in St. John's carry their history as visibly as the Murray Premises, where exposed 19th century wooden beams and original masonry walls frame everyday moments.

Built in 1846, the Murray Premises is a National Historic Site on the St. John's harbourfront and the oldest collection of mercantile buildings related to the fishing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. It survived the Great Fires, and the hotel inside it welcomed its first guests in 2001 as St. John's first boutique hotel.

Today the hotel has 69 guestrooms, each unique in size and layout, with touches such as jetted tubs, fireplaces, towel warmers and warm duvets. For a wedding weekend, it offers a comfortable place for couples and their guests to stay in the heart of downtown.

The original wood-beam ceilings and exposed brick walls also make the building a lovely backdrop for photos of a couple and their wedding party.

For gatherings, the H.M.S. Briton Room offers 1,119 square feet of flexible space, while the H.M.S. Newfoundland seats up to 36 people boardroom style and can be divided into two salons. Both rooms have catering service and audio-visual support available.

Meals and breaks can be catered by the hotel's on-site restaurant, The Gypsy Tea Room, and hotel guests enjoy complimentary on-site parking and a continental breakfast.

Step outside and historic Water Street, the harbour front, local restaurants, pubs and boutiques are only steps away, giving guests plenty to explore between celebrations.

For couples who want their wedding weekend rooted in St. John's history, with guests staying together steps from the harbour, Murray Premises Hotel offers heritage character and genuine comfort in one downtown address.