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Paton College (Barnes House)

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Standard Double Room

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Standard Twin Room

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Hatcher House dining hall

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Paton College grounds

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Hatcher House dining hall

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Paton College washrooms

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Paton College washroom sinks

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Single bed

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Hatcher house dining hall

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Paton College at night

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Overview

Rich with history, rife with culture and sprawling with natural beauty, Newfoundland is the most easterly point in North America, Canada’s youngest province and home to Memorial University. The campus is conveniently located on approximately 175 acres within Pippy Park in the middle of St. John's. The Paton College residences are located on-campus and are halfway between uptown shopping areas and downtown dining and nightlife. Memorial is close to walking and hiking trails and is only minutes from the Trans Canada Highway and St. John's International Airport (YYT).

Paton College offers traditional-style twin or double residence rooms. Washrooms and showers are shared on each floor. Guests have access to a small shared kitchen, TV lounge, and laundry room.

Check in: 15:00 (3:00pm) - 23:30 (11:30pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 04:00 (4:00am) - 11:00 (11:00am)

History

As Newfoundland and Labrador’s only university, Memorial has a special obligation to the people of this province. Established as a memorial to the Newfoundlanders who lost their lives during active service in the First and Second World Wars, Memorial University serves to honour that great sacrifice through educating the people of this province.

Food & beverage

Vending machines are located in each residence.

The University Centre building is home to a food court on the third floor. Pizza, subs, fries, and homestyle treats are available there. The Breezeway bar is located on the first floor.

Bitters is the Graduate Students' Union restaurant and lounge located in Feild Hall.

Aramark provides food services around campus in various cafeteria-style kiosks and cafés.

Bloomin’ Teapot at the Botanical Gardens is an authentic English Tearoom serving soups, sandwiches and all-day weekend breakfast.

Grounds & Gardens

Memorial University is located within a large 14 square kilometre urban park. Pippy Park offers spectacular views of the city and the Atlantic Ocean and has year-round recreational opportunities. In addition to numerous groomed and wilderness-style running, walking and biking trails, visitors enjoy both a nine-hole and an 18-hole golf course, a driving range, and a public access campground.

The Grand Concourse is 125 km integrated trail linking every major park, river, pond and green space in St. John’s, including Memorial’s Marine Institute and St. John’s campus. Suitable for all ages.

The Memorial University Botanical Garden features plants native to the province and cultivated plants suited to the local climate. A trail system allows visitors to view a number of boreal habitats.

Memorial University also ample green space - including ponds with walking paths, courtyards, as well as an outdoor basketball court and soccer field.

Other facilities

Wifi is available throughout campus and is complimentary to all guests.

Guests have access to common rooms including a TV lounge and laundry room.
Laundry cards are available for purchase from the reservations desk.

The Works (recreation, fitness, aquatics, and sporting facility) is located on campus.

Parking permits are issued to guests at a cost of $4/day. Guests can request/purchase permits at the front desk upon check in. The permits are valid for a few parking lots close by.

Reviews

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Based on 108 reviews

Room
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Value
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Food
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Service
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Experience
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Had a really nice experience. The people at the desk were very friendly and helpful. Only thing that I did not like was that there were no water fountains on our floor. We did try to find one in our building, but could not find one. Maybe something that can be looked into.
LorenaU

All the front desk staff provided me with excellent service and help. Thank you for being so welcoming and cheerful....after a long flight it is nice to be greeted by a friendly face.
DeletedD

The front check in staff, were very friendly and helpful. The cleaning staff were also through with cleaning bathrooms and corridors. Excellent assistance in person.
SharonO

Great experience, the front desk staff was amazing and very helpful. They definitely made the trip wonderful.
DeletedD

Great place to stay! Staff at Paton College were very kind, friendly and always willing to help !! :)
DeletedD

Awesome amenities, service, value, location, cleanliness. Hope to return!
DeletedD

As expected, nothing fancy but for the price exceeded expectations.
DeletedD

Great consistent service at the reception desk!
DeletedD

Good, safe, clean, great staff
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Facilities & information

Summary

20th century buildings

Private parking (charge)

No smoking

Child friendly

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Squash court

Gym

Swimming pool

Woodland walks

Book library

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

Elevator

Washing machine

Food

Picnic area

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: 40 Livyers Loop, St. John's, NL, St JohnsA1B 3P7, Canada

The Reservations Desk is located just inside the main entrance of Macpherson College on Livyers Loop (off of Prince Philip Drive). The entrance is immediately below a skywalk and is located at the north-end of the complex.

The Reservations Desk is opened around the clock from May 15 - August 15. From August to May, please communicate your anticipated arrival time with us by email to [email protected]. Please note that room price also includes 4% city accommodations (hotel) tax.

Getting here - Travel to St. John's, NL

By plane – St. John’s is home to an international airport (YYT) that serves all the airlines flying in and out of the province.

By ferry – The Marine Atlantic ferry docks in Argentia. You can take Route 100 past the communities of Dunville and Freshwater. This route meets the Trans Canada Highway – drive east on the Trans Canada Highway to St. John’s.

By car – Drive east on the Trans Canada Highway towards St. John's. Take exit 46 onto Allandale Road and then make a right onto Prince Philip Drive followed by a left onto Livyers Loop.

By bus – DRL, the province’s private bus line makes regular stops at the Smallwood University Centre to pick up and drop off travellers.

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Paton College, St John's, NL