The Guv’nor

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7.4
/10
Pleasant
541 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Laurie

10.0
/ 10
Clean and comfortable. The bed was super comfy. Breakfast was excellent. Lovely experience.

Cathy

10.0
/ 10
Enjoyed my stay. All was good and breakfast this morning was delicious. Loved the fact of breakfast included in price. Will definitely stay again

Melanie

10.0
/ 10
I enjoyed the character and charm but mostly the staff. Would most definitely recommend this to others am
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389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1B 1V1

Main Facilities

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Staying at The Guv’nor is a good choice when you are visiting St. John's. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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389 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1B 1V1
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General
In St. John's (Churchill Park)

Location
With a stay at The Guv’nor in St. John's (Churchill Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of The Rooms and George Street. This inn is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Avalon Mall.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Memorial University of Newfoundland - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
John C. Perlin Arts and Culture Centre - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Avalon Mall - 1.5 km / 1 mi
St. Clare's Mercy Hospital - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Holy Heart Theatre - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Pippy Park - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
The Fluvarium - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
St. Patrick's Park - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
The Rooms - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
St. John's Convention Centre - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Emma Butler Gallery - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
JAG Soundhouse - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Spirit of Newfoundland - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Mary Brown's Centre - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Bannerman Park - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi

The nearest major airport is St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi

Facilities
This inn has 2 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. This inn has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
At The Guv’nor, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to noon and on weekends from 10:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

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Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Guv’nor

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 17 to 35 for adults, and CAD 17 to 35 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Only Dogs Cats Allowed

Property does not require health documentation at check-in, Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Guv’nor
37
Number of floors in The Guv’nor
2
Another facilities in The Guv’nor
Breakfast, Free WiFi, Smoking area, Parking, Laundry service

Frequently asked question in The Guv’nor

What are available facilities at The Guv’nor?
There are top facilites at The Guv’nor such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Guv’nor?
The standard check-in time at The Guv’nor is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Guv’nor provide breakfast?
Yes, The Guv’nor provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Guv’nor?
The Guv’nor is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many floors does The Guv’nor have?
The Guv’nor has 2 floors.
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7.4
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7.6

Room Comfort

6.8

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Laurie
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10.0
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Clean and comfortable. The bed was super comfy. Breakfast was excellent. Lovely experience.
Cathy
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10.0
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Enjoyed my stay. All was good and breakfast this morning was delicious. Loved the fact of breakfast included in price. Will definitely stay again
Tina
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Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Excellent for the location we needed & pub next door was a great service!
Melanie
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Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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I enjoyed the character and charm but mostly the staff. Would most definitely recommend this to others am
Lee
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The room was clean but room service was spotty. Some days it was serviced, others not. I had breakfast coupons, but wasn't able to use them most days because I had to be on my way before it opened at 8 am. The bathroom sink vanity had quite a lean to it. I was a little worried it was going to fall off the wall, but maybe that was unfounded. I appreciated having an iron and board in the room. That said, the ironing board cover is in need of replacement.
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Graham
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Other than the included breakfast next door (where the staff were great), there's not much good that I can say about my stay here. The shower/bathtub barely drained (so you were standing ankle deep in discarded water), the towels were ripped (not something I'd even offer to guest I didn't like in my own home), and numerous code compliance issues were noticed around the room I was in. The TV system was from the 2000s and the bed was a 5/10, at best. Sorry, but having stayed in a lot of lodging all over the world I know you can do a lot better for $250/night.
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Maria
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Room was very clean; staff was lovely and helpful.
Mark
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2.0
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Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Booked room with jet tub online for 2 nights. On arrival was told jets in tub was not working. After inspection of room later that night learned the fireplace no longer works and bathroom exhaust fan also did not work. First night decided to eat and have couple drinks at the in hotel bar.Horrible service, after seated waited what seemed like forever for drinks, to the point we spoke about leaving. Refills were just as bad of wait rhen the first one.May have been 8 others at bar. Second afternoon decided try bar again so we both sat directly at bar Hopeing for better servuce. That did not happen. Would finish drink and bar tender would stand there talking directy to you and still couldnt keep the glass full. No manager on over the weekend. When msged i was told to supply them my credit card info and refund of 15% would be credited. Well that didnt happen . Nights stayed june 26-28 2026...
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Erica
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6.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Staff at the desk was friendly. Room was small, bed was ok to sleep for one night. Nice and warm shower except the top corner of the bath tub has very noticeable black moldy stains. IMy husband was really worrying about the inhaling of germ or moldy bacteria spores through the streamer shower.
Donna
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8.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Very friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious and generous amount!
Nickolay
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Not bad for the price.
Pierre
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What I most like about my stay is the really nice, old-time kind of feeling to the place. It really felt nice with all these chintzy hotels around us. To have a nice, old-fashioned hotel is great. The restaurant was right there, and their food is quite good. The negative comments I made are things like the housework wasn't done as often as I'd like. I did feel the plumbing needed a little bit of attention. But other than that, I really like the room. I like the space and the feel of it.
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Thomas
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Excellent access to MUN Loved the pub, very handy Quiet room, plenty of parking
Janice
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8.0
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Lots of character beds were amazing air conditioning very loud and bathroom needs updating drain not working wasn't fixed on our stay
Karen
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8.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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The price was right for a 5 day stay and the staff were very welcoming in the hotel and PUB. I do think the rooms in general need updating, but the room was spotless on arrival. I also recommend providing larger bath towels.
Rosalie
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4.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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The room did not appear as the picture advertised. There was a smell of urination in the room. The place is outdated in need of redo. The air conditioner was very loud and we had to unplug it in order to sleep at night. The TV did not work. When I voiced these concerns to the staff, it was brushed aside with a comment "yes that has been said before". The area was unsafe to walk in. I would not recommend this place.
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Amanda
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8.0
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Excellent breakfast!
William
8.0
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Had a great stay.
Erin
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2.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Run away..filthy room. And some questionable business practices. Forgot to refund my 250 security charge until I contacted them and today have just run my credit card for another stay that was canceled and confirmed canceled by email. Im getting the runaround getting that charge reversed and will have to go through my bank. I can say the reception desk was great but nothing else positive about this place. I repeat...run don't walk away.
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Lorraine
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6.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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The bed was great and they did let us in earlier but wasn’t as clean as I would have liked.
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