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Hotel The Narrows (St. John's, Canada)

Hotel The Narrows (St. John's, Canada)

About The Narrows

Situated in St. John’s, which has the distinction of being the oldest city in North America, The Narrows is a quaint bed and breakfast with charming accommodations and a host of amenities. The property is within walking distance of hiking trails, restaurants, shopping and pubs on George Street. Cosy rooms with en suite bathrooms feature hardwood floors and straightforward furnishings. All have cable TV, radio and ceiling fans, while most have harbour views and ceiling fans. The Narrows offers a living and dining area with a fireplace. Complimentary breakfast is served each morning. Notable attractions in the area include the Geoscience Centre, Mile One Stadium and The Rooms - NL Museum.

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • Free WiFi(Unavailable)
  • Pool(Unavailable)
  • Spa(Unavailable)
  • Parking
  • Pets(Unavailable)
  • A/C(Unavailable)
  • Restaurant(Unavailable)
  • Hotel bar(Unavailable)
  • Gym(Unavailable)

Rating overview

  • LocationExcellent  9.0 / 10
  • RoomsVery good  8.2 / 10
  • ServiceExcellent  8.8 / 10

Positive Reviews

positive:

Clean and comfy rooms

Guests have found the rooms at this B&B to be of a good standard, frequently describing the accommodation as clean and comfortable if a little on the small side. In addition, the rooms are said to be nicely decorated with good quality en-suite facilities.

positive:

Great hospitality

Reviews indicate that you expect to feel welcome and at ease here. Guests have found the owner, Ann, to be friendly, attentive, humorous, and happy to help with suggestions for what to see and where to eat in the area.

positive:

Appealing location

The location of this B&B scores top marks. Guests have found themselves within walking distance of many of points of interest in St. Johns. In particular, guests note the proximity of Signal Hill and shopping along Duckworth and Water Streets.


Negative Reviews

negative:

Traffic noise can be a problem

Rooms at the roadside are said to be subjected to a fair amount of unwanted traffic noise, which some guests have felt was excessive. Quieter rooms further into the house are available, so it may be worth requesting one of those.

negative:

Breakfast could be improved

Feedback about the breakfast here is a little mixed. While many guests have enjoyed the meal, others have felt that breakfast lacked variety, also mentioning that having only one table available can mean you have to wait for other guests to finish before you can eat.

negative:

Has seemed pricey to guests

A fair number of guests have questioned the room rates at this St. John’s B&B, with many feeling that the price was a little high. The owner is quick to point out that market rates are charged but it is still likely that you will be able to find cheaper accommodation should you need to.


All amenities

Property amenities
  1. Parking
  2. Non-smoking rooms
  3. PC with internet
  4. WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
  1. Shower
  2. Ironing board
  3. Openable windows
  4. Television

Contact

146 Gower street , A1C 1P3 , St. John's , Canada
Telephone: +1(709)7394850 | Fax: +1(709)7533140 | 

Frequently Asked Questions about The Narrows