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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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Courtyard
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Point of interest
Courtyard

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • An elevator, 15 meeting rooms, and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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. 697 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1015 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 Excellent

olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast, bitifull place as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, quiet and has a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Clean and very cute place !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at the Donald Gordon Hotel. Friendly staff, clean comfortable room and a lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, great location for exploring Queens and Kingston
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and quiet. The breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent and very friendly. Met the chef a lovely man Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and staff for a really reasonable price. Breakfast was fantastic and staff in restaurant kept my coffee full
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lovely rooms, spacious building and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Seher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a comfortable stay and good breakfast !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the breakfast daily - the coff÷ was especially great! The rooms were comfy, and overall quiet. Parking was free and convenient. Hotel staff was awesome and very helpful. If we are ever in Kingston again this would be our place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to place to stay in Kingston. The grounds are green and beautiful, rooms are spacious with good views of outside, the included breakfast is full and service is exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot. Historical site
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical buildings and well manicured grounds. Surrounded by trees and close to Lake Ontario. The halls and reception give a feeling of comfort and class.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a night before queens grad!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked it overall , except that it was a bit away from the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farshad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was our destination during the last couple of years that my son was at Queen’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guoqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk staff are very helpful. The breakfast is amazing. The surroundings are peaceful. Very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025