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The Guv'nor Inn

389 Elizabeth Ave., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 1V1, Canada
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The Guv'nor Inn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012 via mobile

We stayed at the Guv'nor the weekend I had an interview for med school and the friendly staff at the inn and attached restaurant made my weekend basically stress free! We were only a few minutes drive from the mall and from George street so the location was perfect! Heard another visitor say their air conditioner was way too loud,... More

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Port aux Basques, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

The Guv'nor Inn is perfectly located for shopping. It was easy to find and parking next door to my room was a bonus. Avalon Mall is just minutes away. The rooms were extremely clean, and the beds seem to have brand new mattress with pillow tops. The food in the pub was great.

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Winnipeg, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

We stayed at this hotel arriving very late. Check-in was super friendly and breakfast was included in the rate we paid. The hotel is older but well maintained and very clean. The bed was so comfortable we did not want to get up and the breakfast was delicious. We would certainly stay there again.

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Fenelon Falls, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

We were extremely disappointed! Small, dingy room, loud air conditioner and windows wouldn't open. The pub was supposed to be open until midnight but was closed an hour early and the desk staff didn't know. Desk staff very unhelpful, keys didn't work, directions unclear. We recommend that you avoid it. Not even close to being worth the money.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

I have to agree with other reviewers who said the website gave a different impression than the actual experience. I had the impression it would be closer to downtown and have more ambiance. The best part of our stay at the Guv'nor was the beds. The room was very hot and we couldn't open the windows. The air conditioner ran... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

Let me first say that the Inn was not even close to how it was portrayed on their website. The Inn didn’t even remotely resemble the poster they had on display at the airport. Upon arrival my first thoughts were: "I have to find another hotel!" But I was unsuccessful at finding another place so I had to endure the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

We travelled Newfoundland this summer and arrived on motorcycles on one of the wettest, windiest cold days of August. We originally booked for only 1 night, but when we arrived we immediately decided we were going to spend the rest of our trip to Newfoundland here. The first room we had was a smoking room, but since it was the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

Booked this hotel as it was close to the Memorial University Campus - about a 3 minute walk. I was delivering my daughter to university and the price was about 30% less than the chains. The rooms are small, but have wireless Internet and a bar fridge. The beds are the most amazing aspect - great linens and the most... More

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Sydney, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

Booked our reservations in July/11 for 2 nights stay in Sept./11. Upon arrival at 4pm we were told that our room was not ready yet. What happened to 3pm check in policy? Gave them the benefit of the doubt and went to get something to eat. Came back around 6pm and were told again that our room was still not... More

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Halifax, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

I was In St. John's on business and stayed at the Guv'nor Inn. I think it was the best night's sleep I ever had! The mattress was amazing... it was a Serta Pillow Top Perfect Sleeper. I took the liberty of checking.

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Also Known As:
Guv`Nor Inn And Pub
Guv`Nor Inn & Pub Hotel
Guv`Nor Inn & Pub Hotel St. John`s
The Guv'Nor Inn Newfoundland, Canada
Address: 389 Elizabeth Ave., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 1V1, Canada
Region: Canada > Newfoundland and Labrador > Newfoundland > St. John's
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #15 of 20 hotels in St. John's
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We’ve been expecting you! The Guv'nor Inn celebrates rich English tradition with our Old-world inspired property in St. John's, NL. Stay with us and experience our distinctive character and our award-winning presentation. We proudly offer 37 guest rooms with a considerate array of abundant amenities - Wi Fi, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Iron/Ironing Boards, Hair Dryers, Personal Coffee, 32" flat screen TVs, Drive-Up accommodations, A/C, duvets, Luxury Suite with fireplace & Jacuzzi and on-site Guv'nor Pub and Eatery. Our Guv’nor Pub & Eatery provides an ideal setting for all occasions and a marvelous feast for every palate. Find your preferred pint on tap, enthusiastic service and a delightful English ambiance. The Guv'nor is known for its local fare such as moose burgers and cod tongues. Looking to put some ‘wow factor’ behind your next business or social gathering? Make your next booking at the Guv’nor Function Rooms. The stately ambiance of The Study and Drawing Room provides the perfect balance of comfort and etiquette. The Guv'nor is centrally situated near Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Health Science Centre, Arts and Culture Center, the Confederation Building and historic downtown St. John’s (a short $10 taxi fare). ... more   less 
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