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Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Kingston

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Queen Bed Sofa | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Bed Sofa

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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421 Union Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6

What's nearby

  • Kingston Penitentiary - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queen's University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kingston Waterfront - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kingston City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Fort Henry - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston Station - 8 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Daft Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre

Eco-certified hotel near Kingston Penitentiary
Located close to Queen's University and The Grand Theatre, Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre provides free full breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • 15 meeting rooms, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1841
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 15 and January 6.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre located?

Located in the heart of Kingston, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kingston Penitentiary and Lake Ontario. Queen's University and Kingston Waterfront are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We absolutely loved our stay, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place for a comfortable stay and good breakfast !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

A lovely, affordable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Room was beautiful, super comfy bed. Very convenient to down town. I would recommend staying here anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This hotel was a great stay! The breakfast was delicious and the staff was so welcoming. Very walkable to the Queen's campus location I had to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The desk staff are very helpful. The breakfast is amazing. The surroundings are peaceful. Very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The location was nice. With out door patio to sit and relax. The breakfast was amazing. The room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very welcoming, staff was very accommodating. Breakfast was a 10. Will definitely be back love your city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Amazing customer service! Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Staff extremely friendly. I nice alternative to staying downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Other than the heady not working , i enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice property in historic Kingston. Close to Queen’s and downtown. Staff was very pleasant and helpful, no issues with my stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very friendly and accomedating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Terrific
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I've stayed at the Donald Gordon a few times and it never disappoints. It is quiet, clean and a very comfortable place to stay. The breakfast is always a favorite of mine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great property close to the university.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I loved staying at the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre. It is not your average hotel, the building is beautiful with a lot of character. Breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very close to Queens residence. Great corporate breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very cozy, clean and nice rooms, the staff are very nice too and breakfast is great. Just don't forget some slippers because it's not provided and the flooring is carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very convenient, nice room, comfortable bed. Breakfast just right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Comfortable stay near where we had to go
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great property with character. Room was very large. Breakfast was fantastic, definitely more than the average included breakfats at other properties. They were very accommodating to food sensitivity as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Convient location for Queen’s University. Clean and modern facilities. A pretty good included breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025